The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Maidstone 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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Maidstone 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 |
Maidstone 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 |
Maidstone Business Stats
The business statistics for Maidstone come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Maidstone
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1200 | 15.01% |
| 50-99 | 1810 | 22.64% |
| 100-249 | 2595 | 32.46% |
| 250-499 | 1065 | 13.32% |
| 500-999 | 585 | 7.32% |
| 1000-1999 | 340 | 4.25% |
| 2000-4999 | 210 | 2.63% |
| 5000-9999 | 100 | 1.25% |
| 10000-49999 | 70 | 0.88% |
| 50000+ | 20 | 0.25% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Maidstone
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6420 | 80.3% |
| 5-9 | 820 | 10.26% |
| 10-19 | 430 | 5.38% |
| 20-49 | 180 | 2.25% |
| 50-99 | 70 | 0.88% |
| 100-249 | 45 | 0.56% |
| 250+ | 30 | 0.38% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Maidstone
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 285 | 3.56% |
| Production | 415 | 5.19% |
| Construction | 1530 | 19.14% |
| Motor trades | 240 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale | 295 | 3.69% |
| Retail | 575 | 7.19% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 660 | 8.26% |
| Accommodation & food services | 350 | 4.38% |
| Information & communication | 460 | 5.75% |
| Finance & insurance | 145 | 1.81% |
| Property | 260 | 3.25% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1255 | 15.7% |
| Business administration & support services | 660 | 8.26% |
| Public administration & defence | 35 | 0.44% |
| Education | 125 | 1.56% |
| Health | 290 | 3.63% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 415 | 5.19% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.