The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Wirral 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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Wirral 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 |
Wirral 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 |
Wirral Business Stats
The business statistics for Wirral come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Wirral
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 1775 | 18.65% |
| 50-99 | 2205 | 23.17% |
| 100-249 | 3020 | 31.74% |
| 250-499 | 1180 | 12.4% |
| 500-999 | 625 | 6.57% |
| 1000-1999 | 335 | 3.52% |
| 2000-4999 | 225 | 2.36% |
| 5000-9999 | 65 | 0.68% |
| 10000-49999 | 70 | 0.74% |
| 50000+ | 15 | 0.16% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Wirral
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7530 | 79.14% |
| 5-9 | 1030 | 10.83% |
| 10-19 | 500 | 5.25% |
| 20-49 | 290 | 3.05% |
| 50-99 | 90 | 0.95% |
| 100-249 | 55 | 0.58% |
| 250+ | 20 | 0.21% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Wirral
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 70 | 0.74% |
| Production | 560 | 5.89% |
| Construction | 1150 | 12.09% |
| Motor trades | 275 | 2.89% |
| Wholesale | 285 | 3.0% |
| Retail | 1455 | 15.29% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 410 | 4.31% |
| Accommodation & food services | 660 | 6.94% |
| Information & communication | 515 | 5.41% |
| Finance & insurance | 155 | 1.63% |
| Property | 300 | 3.15% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1485 | 15.61% |
| Business administration & support services | 745 | 7.83% |
| Public administration & defence | 5 | 0.05% |
| Education | 200 | 2.1% |
| Health | 500 | 5.25% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 745 | 7.83% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.