Compare gas and electricity prices in Nottingham (NG postcodes). Nottingham has approximately 135,000 households across a population of around 323,000, served by NG1–NG16 postcodes. The city sits in the East Midlands electricity distribution region, served by National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) for electricity and Cadent Gas (East Midlands) for gas — the same physical infrastructure regardless of which energy supplier you choose. The physical supply normally continues during a supplier change; your new supplier should confirm the transfer process and date.
East Midlands electricity unit rates under the Q3 2026 (from 1 July 2026) Ofgem cap (£1,663/year for a typical dual-fuel household): Home Energy Fair Variable — 20.48p/kWh, 53.20p/day, est. ~£748/year. Outfox Energy Fix'd 12M — 20.65p/kWh, 53.20p/day, est. ~£752/year. E.ON Next Fixed 12M — 21.15p/kWh, 53.20p/day, est. ~£766/year. British Gas Fixed Border 12M — 21.80p/kWh, 53.20p/day, est. ~£783/year. Utility Warehouse Fixed Saver — dual-fuel, £50 below the £1,663 cap. Gas (Cadent East Midlands): typical ~7.10p/kWh unit rate, ~28.60p/day standing charge, average Nottingham gas usage 10,931 kWh/year.
Standard single-rate meters are common across NG postcodes. Economy 7 dual-rate meters are common in older Nottingham properties (Sherwood, Mapperley, West Bridgford) with electric storage heating. Smart-meter availability and time-of-use functionality depend on the address, meter and current supplier offer. Prepayment meters are also used; confirm meter compatibility and tariff availability in the current quote.