Compare gas and electricity prices in Manchester (M postcodes). Manchester has approximately 230,000 households across a population of around 560,000. The city sits in the North West electricity distribution region served by Electricity North West (ENW). Gas is distributed by Cadent Gas (North West). Your choice of energy supplier never changes the physical infrastructure — switching is seamless and supply is never interrupted.
Electricity: Electricity North West (ENW) — the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) responsible for all M postcodes and the wider Greater Manchester region. Power cut helpline: 105. Gas: Cadent Gas (North West) — operates gas mains and pipes across all M postcode areas. Gas emergency: 0800 111 999. Average Manchester gas usage: ~11,050 kWh/year.
Electricity unit rates in the North West distribution region (Ofgem TDCV 2,700 kWh/year): Home Energy Fair Variable — 21.80p/kWh, 60.23p/day standing charge, ~£812/year; Outfox Fix'd 12M — 21.95p/kWh, 60.23p/day, ~£816/year; E.ON Next Fixed 12M — 22.50p/kWh, 60.23p/day, ~£831/year; British Gas Fixed 12M — 23.15p/kWh, 60.23p/day, ~£849/year; Utility Warehouse Fixed Saver — dual-fuel, £50 below the Ofgem Price Cap (£1,663/year), bundle standing charge discount. Gas via Cadent North West: ~7.05p/kWh unit rate, ~28.52p/day standing charge.
All M-postcode households sit in the same North West distribution region, so tariff availability is consistent across Manchester city and suburbs including Salford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Levenshulme, and Stretford. To compare: (1) enter your M 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.