The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Wigan 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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Wigan 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 |
Wigan 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 |
Wigan Business Stats
The business statistics for Wigan come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Wigan
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1155 | 12.41% |
| 50-99 | 2330 | 25.04% |
| 100-249 | 3095 | 33.26% |
| 250-499 | 1180 | 12.68% |
| 500-999 | 650 | 6.99% |
| 1000-1999 | 405 | 4.35% |
| 2000-4999 | 270 | 2.9% |
| 5000-9999 | 100 | 1.07% |
| 10000-49999 | 100 | 1.07% |
| 50000+ | 20 | 0.21% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Wigan
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7180 | 77.16% |
| 5-9 | 1100 | 11.82% |
| 10-19 | 565 | 6.07% |
| 20-49 | 295 | 3.17% |
| 50-99 | 85 | 0.91% |
| 100-249 | 50 | 0.54% |
| 250+ | 30 | 0.32% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Wigan
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 125 | 1.34% |
| Production | 690 | 7.42% |
| Construction | 1630 | 17.52% |
| Motor trades | 430 | 4.62% |
| Wholesale | 380 | 4.08% |
| Retail | 770 | 8.28% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 770 | 8.28% |
| Accommodation & food services | 645 | 6.93% |
| Information & communication | 415 | 4.46% |
| Finance & insurance | 135 | 1.45% |
| Property | 240 | 2.58% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1210 | 13.0% |
| Business administration & support services | 715 | 7.68% |
| Public administration & defence | 5 | 0.05% |
| Education | 150 | 1.61% |
| Health | 350 | 3.76% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 645 | 6.93% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.