The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Central Bedfordshire based on energy consumption.
In 2021, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 15.08 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 3.073 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Central Bedfordshire Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 17.99 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 16.25 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 15.75 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 14.30 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 14.08 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 13.84 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 14.18 p/kWh |
Central Bedfordshire Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 4.842 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 3.012 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 3.048 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 2.486 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 2.592 p/kWh |
Central Bedfordshire Business Stats
The business statistics for Central Bedfordshire come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Central Bedfordshire
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1890 | 15.43% |
| 50-99 | 2780 | 22.7% |
| 100-249 | 4050 | 33.07% |
| 250-499 | 1490 | 12.17% |
| 500-999 | 875 | 7.15% |
| 1000-1999 | 555 | 4.53% |
| 2000-4999 | 340 | 2.78% |
| 5000-9999 | 135 | 1.1% |
| 10000-49999 | 95 | 0.78% |
| 50000+ | 35 | 0.29% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Central Bedfordshire
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 9930 | 81.09% |
| 5-9 | 1215 | 9.92% |
| 10-19 | 575 | 4.7% |
| 20-49 | 340 | 2.78% |
| 50-99 | 105 | 0.86% |
| 100-249 | 40 | 0.33% |
| 250+ | 40 | 0.33% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Central Bedfordshire
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 425 | 3.47% |
| Production | 800 | 6.53% |
| Construction | 2265 | 18.5% |
| Motor trades | 420 | 3.43% |
| Wholesale | 510 | 4.16% |
| Retail | 705 | 5.76% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 630 | 5.14% |
| Accommodation & food services | 505 | 4.12% |
| Information & communication | 1010 | 8.25% |
| Finance & insurance | 255 | 2.08% |
| Property | 340 | 2.78% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1990 | 16.25% |
| Business administration & support services | 980 | 8.0% |
| Public administration & defence | 65 | 0.53% |
| Education | 265 | 2.16% |
| Health | 320 | 2.61% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 760 | 6.21% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.