Cheap Gas and Electricity in Blakeley

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Current Cheapest Energy Deals in Blakeley

Electricity Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	23.30p	61.26p	£853	£50
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 14m v3	Fixed	24.40p	54.08p	£856	£50
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	24.73p	52.73p	£860	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	24.75p	52.73p	£861	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	25.70p	51.51p	£882	None
EDF Energy	PAYG Standard Variable	Variable	26.16p	54.08p	£904	None
Scottish PowerGreen	Green Fixed Apr 2027 TL2	Fixed	26.95p	54.08p	£925	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	26.99p	54.08p	£926	None

Gas Tariffs

Supplier	Tariff	Type	Unit Rate	Standing	Est. Annual	Exit Fee
Good Energy	Good Energy Fix Feb27	Fixed	5.40p	33.87p	£745	£50
E.ON Next	Next Secure Fixed 24m v5	Fixed	5.37p	35.12p	£746	£100
Co-op Energy	Co-op 12M Fixed	Variable	5.55p	33.76p	£761	None
Octopus Energy	Octopus 12M Fixed	Fixed	5.55p	33.76p	£762	None
OVO Energy	Simpler Energy - 01/01/2026	Variable	5.57p	33.44p	£763	None
EDF Energy	Simply Fixed Feb27v7	Fixed	5.57p	35.12p	£769	£50
British Gas	Standard Variable	Variable	5.85p	35.12p	£801	None

Prices shown are for direct debit customers. Annual costs based on typical domestic usage (2,700 kWh electricity, 11,500 kWh gas). Use the comparison tool above for a personalised quote.

EV TariffsFor electric vehicle owners

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Intelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed	7.00p	29.86p	51.81p	None
E.ON Next	Next Drive Lite	12.00p	24.59p	53.00p	None
EDF Energy	EVolve Tracker Apr27	16.99p	26.99p	54.08p	£25
Good Energy	Good Energy EV Charge	8.50p	31.73p	66.41p	£50

Off-peak rates typically apply overnight (e.g., 11:30pm-5:30am). Ideal for charging EVs while you sleep.

Heat Pump TariffsFor homes with heat pumps

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Cosy Octopus	14.14p	43.24p	52.49p	None
EDF Energy	Heat Pump Tracker 36m	16.99p	26.99p	54.08p	None
Good Energy	Good Energy Heat Pump	13.00p	28.47p	61.89p	£75
Scottish Power	Heat Pump Saver Feb 2027 v1	29.77p	29.77p	52.99p	None

Off-peak periods designed around typical heat pump usage patterns (early morning, afternoon, late evening).

Storage Heater TariffsFor homes with storage heaters

Supplier	Tariff	Off-Peak	Peak	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus Energy	Snug Octopus	9.00p	30.34p	52.49p	None

Cheap overnight rates for charging storage heaters. Off-peak typically 12:30am-6:30am.

Agile TariffsPrices change every 30 mins

Supplier	Tariff	Current Rate	Standing	Exit Fee
Octopus EnergyGreen	Agile Octopus	17.66p	61.56p	None
E.ON Next	Next Pumped Fixed 12m V8	20.96p	54.08p	None
EDF Energy	Freephase Static 12m	21.76p	53.14p	None

Prices vary every 30 minutes based on wholesale market. Can be very cheap overnight, but expensive at peak times. Best for flexible usage.

Tracker TariffsFollows Ofgem price cap

Supplier	Tariff	Unit Rate	Standing	Exit Fee
EDF Energy	PAYG Simply Tracker Mar27	26.16p	47.22p	£25
E.ON Next	Next Pledge Tracker 12m v9	26.05p	54.08p	None
Scottish Power	Cap Tracker Mar 2027 A1	26.99p	52.02p	None

Single rate that adjusts quarterly with the Ofgem price cap. No exit fees typically - good if you want to benefit when the cap falls.

Prices updated: 13 Feb 2026 at 14:56

West Midlands Grid Right Now

Carbon Intensity

269 gCO2/kWh

very high

Renewables

18%

biomass: 4%

imports: 5%

gas: 66.4%

nuclear: 11.1%

wind: 13.6%

Energy Efficiency in WV5

Average EPC Rating

National average

77%

On Mains Gas

343

1541

2061

753

208

Based on 5,000 energy certificates

Fuel Poverty in South Staffordshire

14.9%

Households in Fuel Poverty

Above national average (13.1%)

7,101

Households Affected

of 47,755 total

Fuel poverty is defined as households with low income living in homes with poor energy efficiency. Data from DESNZ 2022.

Energy Usage in South Staffordshire

3,522

kWh/year

Electricity

Close to national average (3,554 kWh)

12,196

kWh/year

Gas

8% above average (11,320 kWh)

Based on 48,242 electricity meters and 43,083 gas meters in South Staffordshire. Source: DESNZ 2024.

Smart Meters in South Staffordshire

71%

Have Smart Meters

Above national average (68%)

71% of meters are smart

South Staffordshire has good smart meter coverage, making it easier for residents to track their energy usage and access time-of-use tariffs.

Off Mains Gas in South Staffordshire

12%

Properties Off Gas Grid

Below national average (16%)

5,782

Homes Without Gas

of 49,210 properties

Data from DESNZ 2024. Properties not on the gas grid may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Renewable Energy in South Staffordshire

2,123

Solar Installations

Below average (46.1 per 1,000 homes)

Wind Sites

Below average (4.0 MW)

Biogas Sites

Below average (1.4 MW)

30.3

Total Capacity

Enough to power ~9,081 homes

Installed Capacity

Solar PV

24.9 MW

Wind

4.0 MW

Biogas

1.4 MW

South Staffordshire ranks#219 of 314 for solar,#73 of 227 for wind,#97 of 152 for biogas. Data from DESNZ 2024.

Energy Grants & Support

ECO4 Scheme

Free heating and insulation upgrades for eligible low-income households

Homes rated D-G may qualify

Check eligibility

Great British Insulation Scheme

Free or subsidised insulation for middle-income households

Available to most homeowners

Check eligibility

Warm Home Discount

£150 off your energy bill this winter

For eligible low-income households

Check eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for homeowners in Blakeley?

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for:

ECO4 Scheme - Free boiler replacement and insulation for low-income households with homes rated D-G
Boiler Upgrade Scheme - £7,500 towards heat pump installation (any homeowner)
Great British Insulation Scheme - Subsidised insulation for middle-income homes
Warm Home Discount - £150 off energy bills for eligible low-income households

Blakeley is a Suburban Area in Staffordshire, West Midlands, England.

Electricity in Blakeley

When the electricity industry was privatised in 1997 the UK was divided into 14 Public Electricity Suppliers (PES for short). While you can now choose from many different electricity suppliers the PES areas that you are located in will have a significant effect on the cost of your electricity. Standing charges and unit rates differ between PES areas.

Blakeley is in the Midlands Electricity network PES area which covers the West Midlands area of the UK.

Midlands Electricity is owned by National Grid Electricity Distribution who are the company responsible for maintaining the physical electricity network in Blakeley and the surrounding area.

Gas in Blakeley

Blakeley is connected to the gas distribution network so mains gas is available in this area.

Green Energy in Blakeley

Consumers are increasingly looking for green energy, also known as renewable energy, as a more environmentally friendly option for powering their homes. Several suppliers that specialise in wind energy, solar energy and hydroelectric energy are available in all parts of the UK and that includes Blakeley. Just use our handy checker at the top of this page and choose “Green Plans” to see renewable energy suppliers in this area.

What to do in an emergency

If you have an electrical emergency in Blakeley call National Grid Electricity Distribution on 0800 096 3080

If you have a gas emergency in Blakeley call National Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999. If you are at home, and it is safe to do so, turn off your gas supply. Open doors and windows. Do not smoke or use matches or lighters. Do not turn electrical switches off or on.

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