Compare gas and electricity prices in Bristol (BS postcodes). Bristol has approximately 190,000 households across a population of around 470,000. The city sits in the South West electricity distribution region served by National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West). Gas is distributed by Wales & West Utilities. Your choice of energy supplier never changes the physical infrastructure — switching is seamless and supply is never interrupted.
Electricity: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West), formerly Western Power Distribution — the DNO responsible for all BS postcodes (BS1–BS99) and the wider South West. Power cut helpline: 105. Gas: Wales & West Utilities — operates over 35,000 km of gas pipes across Wales and South West England, serving all BS postcode areas. Gas emergency: 0800 912 1700. Average Bristol gas usage: ~10,800 kWh/year.
Electricity unit rates in the South West distribution region (Ofgem TDCV 2,700 kWh/year): Home Energy Fair Variable — 21.20p/kWh, 58.45p/day standing charge, ~£786/year; Outfox Fix'd 12M — 21.35p/kWh, 58.45p/day, ~£790/year; E.ON Next Fixed 12M — 21.90p/kWh, 58.45p/day, ~£804/year; British Gas Fixed 12M — 22.55p/kWh, 58.45p/day, ~£822/year; Utility Warehouse Fixed Saver — dual-fuel, £50 below the Ofgem Price Cap (£1,663/year), bundle standing charge discount. Gas via Wales & West Utilities: ~6.90p/kWh unit rate, ~27.80p/day standing charge.
All BS-postcode households sit in the same South West distribution region, so tariff availability is consistent across Bristol city and suburbs including Clifton, Southville, Bedminster, Easton, and Redland. To compare: (1) enter your BS postcode, (2) choose fixed or variable — UW Fixed Saver is £50 below the £1,663 Ofgem cap; (3) consider bundling energy with broadband and mobile for additional discounts; (4) switch — supply is never interrupted and the transfer completes within 21 days.