The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Northampton 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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Northampton 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 |
Northampton 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 |
Northampton Business Stats
The business statistics for Northampton come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Northampton
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1530 | 13.66% |
| 50-99 | 4005 | 35.76% |
| 100-249 | 3020 | 26.96% |
| 250-499 | 1095 | 9.78% |
| 500-999 | 665 | 5.94% |
| 1000-1999 | 350 | 3.12% |
| 2000-4999 | 300 | 2.68% |
| 5000-9999 | 105 | 0.94% |
| 10000-49999 | 90 | 0.8% |
| 50000+ | 40 | 0.36% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Northampton
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 8115 | 72.46% |
| 5-9 | 1900 | 16.96% |
| 10-19 | 655 | 5.85% |
| 20-49 | 295 | 2.63% |
| 50-99 | 120 | 1.07% |
| 100-249 | 65 | 0.58% |
| 250+ | 50 | 0.45% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Northampton
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 25 | 0.22% |
| Production | 480 | 4.29% |
| Construction | 1615 | 14.42% |
| Motor trades | 285 | 2.54% |
| Wholesale | 335 | 2.99% |
| Retail | 660 | 5.89% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 2570 | 22.95% |
| Accommodation & food services | 800 | 7.14% |
| Information & communication | 615 | 5.49% |
| Finance & insurance | 185 | 1.65% |
| Property | 255 | 2.28% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1205 | 10.76% |
| Business administration & support services | 1020 | 9.11% |
| Public administration & defence | 25 | 0.22% |
| Education | 165 | 1.47% |
| Health | 415 | 3.71% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 545 | 4.87% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.