The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Oldham based on energy consumption.
In Q3 2022, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 22.25 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 6.74 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Oldham Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 25.27 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 25.00 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 25.13 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 20.94 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 19.92 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 21.19 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 20.99 p/kWh |
Oldham Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 10.59 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 5.68 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 5.70 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 6.26 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 6.39 p/kWh |
Oldham Business Stats
The business statistics for Oldham come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Oldham
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 835 | 11.58% |
| 50-99 | 1905 | 26.42% |
| 100-249 | 2235 | 31.0% |
| 250-499 | 1000 | 13.87% |
| 500-999 | 560 | 7.77% |
| 1000-1999 | 315 | 4.37% |
| 2000-4999 | 190 | 2.64% |
| 5000-9999 | 90 | 1.25% |
| 10000-49999 | 65 | 0.9% |
| 50000+ | 15 | 0.21% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Oldham
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5350 | 74.2% |
| 5-9 | 1000 | 13.87% |
| 10-19 | 495 | 6.87% |
| 20-49 | 230 | 3.19% |
| 50-99 | 70 | 0.97% |
| 100-249 | 40 | 0.55% |
| 250+ | 25 | 0.35% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Oldham
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 70 | 0.97% |
| Production | 585 | 8.11% |
| Construction | 965 | 13.38% |
| Motor trades | 315 | 4.37% |
| Wholesale | 330 | 4.58% |
| Retail | 715 | 9.92% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 590 | 8.18% |
| Accommodation & food services | 620 | 8.6% |
| Information & communication | 305 | 4.23% |
| Finance & insurance | 135 | 1.87% |
| Property | 200 | 2.77% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 850 | 11.79% |
| Business administration & support services | 630 | 8.74% |
| Public administration & defence | 5 | 0.07% |
| Education | 110 | 1.53% |
| Health | 325 | 4.51% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 460 | 6.38% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.