The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Medway 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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Medway 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 |
Medway 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 |
Medway Business Stats
The business statistics for Medway come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Medway
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1200 | 13.05% |
| 50-99 | 2340 | 25.45% |
| 100-249 | 3000 | 32.63% |
| 250-499 | 1225 | 13.32% |
| 500-999 | 675 | 7.34% |
| 1000-1999 | 335 | 3.64% |
| 2000-4999 | 240 | 2.61% |
| 5000-9999 | 80 | 0.87% |
| 10000-49999 | 85 | 0.92% |
| 50000+ | 15 | 0.16% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Medway
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7440 | 80.91% |
| 5-9 | 940 | 10.22% |
| 10-19 | 460 | 5.0% |
| 20-49 | 215 | 2.34% |
| 50-99 | 60 | 0.65% |
| 100-249 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 250+ | 30 | 0.33% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Medway
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 70 | 0.76% |
| Production | 515 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 2115 | 23.0% |
| Motor trades | 270 | 2.94% |
| Wholesale | 300 | 3.26% |
| Retail | 815 | 8.86% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 740 | 8.05% |
| Accommodation & food services | 520 | 5.66% |
| Information & communication | 530 | 5.76% |
| Finance & insurance | 120 | 1.31% |
| Property | 235 | 2.56% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1185 | 12.89% |
| Business administration & support services | 755 | 8.21% |
| Public administration & defence | 15 | 0.16% |
| Education | 165 | 1.79% |
| Health | 380 | 4.13% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 465 | 5.06% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.