Compare Home Energy Tariffs by Town & City — Find the Cheapest Deal for Your Area

Energy prices vary by distribution region across the UK. Select your town or city below to compare tariffs based on the unit rates and standing charges that apply to your postcode — not a national average.

  • Postcode-accurate comparisons covering all 14 UK electricity distribution regions
  • 519 towns and cities — fixed, variable, Economy 7, smart and prepayment tariffs
  • Whole-of-market — all major UK suppliers compared
  • No obligation to switch — free comparison, no broker fees

UK residential energy only. No obligation to switch.

Compare energy tariffs — select your town or city

519 towns and cities across all 14 UK electricity distribution regions. Select your area to see a postcode-level tariff comparison, or enter your postcode directly using the button above.

Eastern

UK Power Networks • 45 areas

East Midlands

National Grid • 33 areas

London

UK Power Networks • 21 areas

Merseyside & North Wales

SP Energy Networks • 19 areas

West Midlands

National Grid • 34 areas

North East

Northern Powergrid • 28 areas

North West

Electricity North West • 54 areas

North Scotland

Scottish and Southern • 27 areas

South Scotland

SP Energy Networks • 40 areas

South East

UK Power Networks • 62 areas

Southern

Scottish and Southern • 28 areas

South Wales

National Grid • 24 areas

South West

National Grid • 56 areas

Yorkshire

Northern Powergrid • 48 areas

Don't see your town? Any UK postcode works. Use the main comparison form to enter your postcode directly.

Why energy prices vary by location across the UK

The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum unit rate and standing charge suppliers can charge on a variable tariff — but that cap is applied differently across 14 electricity distribution regions. Your location affects what you actually pay.

14 electricity distribution regions

The UK has 14 electricity distribution network areas operated by UK Power Networks, Northern Powergrid, Electricity North West, National Grid, SP Energy Networks, and Scottish and Southern. Network operating costs differ by region, which feeds into the unit rates and standing charges suppliers can charge in each area.

What this means for your bill

The same supplier and tariff can charge different rates in different regions. Comparing by postcode is the only way to see what you would actually pay. A comparison for Manchester produces different numbers to one for Brighton, even for the same tariff name.

How local energy comparison works

  1. Enter your postcode. Confirms your exact distribution region and the unit rates that apply to your address.
  2. Tell us about your home. Meter type, fuel type and payment method.
  3. We compare on annual cost. Unit rate times usage plus standing charge times 365 — a like-for-like comparison.
  4. Switch if you find something cheaper. Supply is never interrupted. Switching typically completes within a few working days.

Frequently asked questions

Do energy prices really differ between towns?
Yes. The UK has 14 electricity distribution regions. Unit rates and standing charges vary between regions even for the same supplier and tariff. A postcode-based comparison shows what actually applies to your address.
My town isn’t listed — can I still compare?
Yes. Use the main comparison form and enter your postcode directly — it works for any UK residential address.
Does switching supplier interrupt my energy supply?
No. Switching is purely administrative — your gas and electricity continue through the same network. Supply is never interrupted.
Can I compare if I’m on a prepayment meter?
Yes. Select prepayment as your meter type when comparing. Smart prepayment meters give access to a wider range of tariffs.
What is the Ofgem price cap?
The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum unit rate and standing charge for standard variable tariffs, reviewed quarterly. The specific rates within the cap differ by distribution region — the figure quoted in the news is a national average.

Compare energy prices for your home

Select your town above or enter your postcode directly. All tariff types compared on total annual cost for your distribution region.

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Updated on 10 Apr 2026