The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Test Valley 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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Test Valley 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 |
Test Valley 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 |
Test Valley Business Stats
The business statistics for Test Valley come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Test Valley
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1065 | 16.82% |
| 50-99 | 1400 | 22.12% |
| 100-249 | 2000 | 31.6% |
| 250-499 | 765 | 12.09% |
| 500-999 | 445 | 7.03% |
| 1000-1999 | 260 | 4.11% |
| 2000-4999 | 225 | 3.55% |
| 5000-9999 | 90 | 1.42% |
| 10000-49999 | 65 | 1.03% |
| 50000+ | 15 | 0.24% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Test Valley
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 4970 | 78.52% |
| 5-9 | 680 | 10.74% |
| 10-19 | 350 | 5.53% |
| 20-49 | 210 | 3.32% |
| 50-99 | 65 | 1.03% |
| 100-249 | 35 | 0.55% |
| 250+ | 20 | 0.32% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Test Valley
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 315 | 4.98% |
| Production | 385 | 6.08% |
| Construction | 840 | 13.27% |
| Motor trades | 190 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale | 270 | 4.27% |
| Retail | 555 | 8.77% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 320 | 5.06% |
| Accommodation & food services | 255 | 4.03% |
| Information & communication | 505 | 7.98% |
| Finance & insurance | 115 | 1.82% |
| Property | 225 | 3.55% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1140 | 18.01% |
| Business administration & support services | 490 | 7.74% |
| Public administration & defence | 30 | 0.47% |
| Education | 95 | 1.5% |
| Health | 245 | 3.87% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 355 | 5.61% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.