British Gas in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward in 2021
Who are British Gas, and what's on offer for their Lye and Stourbridge North Ward customers?
Last Update: September 2021
British Gas is the oldest supplier in the UK and supplies energy to a whopping 13 million people. They have survived nearly 200 years and have operated under different names such as Gas Light and Coke Company or the British Gas Corporation. So, are you thinking about switching to British Gas in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward or West Midlands?
Well, if so, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will cover all that you need to know; British Gas’ tariffs, customer reviews, and more. Let 's begin.
How to set-up your British Gas contract in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
You may have just moved to Lye and Stourbridge North Ward, the 31st biggest city of your West Midlands or you are simply fed up of overpaying for your energy. Whatever the reason, switching is way easier than it seems. Especially if you trust your devoted Switch Plan friends with your switch. Three steps to this very simple process:
Step 1: Gather some info Some key information our experts will need to better estimate your consumption habits and guide you knowingly to the best options available: * Your postal code * A recent energy bill received within the last 90 days * Your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN)
Step 2: Call Switch Plan Pick up your phone and call us on switched energy suppliers.
British gas: Customer reviews in 2021
Reviews are everything when it comes to learning about British Gas. As a matter of fact, British gas seems to receive mixed reviews when it comes to customer service. However, they do have quite a loyal customer base : 14 percent of their customers have been with the supplier for over 20 years. So, what do their customers think about British Gas? Well, according to 47,609 reviews from Trustpilot, this is what people think about British Gas: * 22,435 (47%) were rated “Excellent” * 7,387 (16%) were rated “Great” * 3,775 (8%) were rated “Average” * 2,666 (6%) were rated “Poor" * 11,346 (24%) were rated “Bad".
If you would like to know additional information about British Gas, we have an article on British Gas reviews so that you get all the information that you need.
How do I contact British Gas in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
Contacting British Gas is fairly easy. For existing customers of British Gas, the number you should ring is 0333 202 9802. They also provide their customers with an app where you can complete numerous process, such as submitting meter readings, booking a utility service, paying your bills, etc.
However, if you are looking for more information about tariffs, energy suppliers, or who to switch to, you can contact us! Our experts are ready to help. All you need to do is give us a call at 0330 054 0018
Enquiries that you may have regarding your existing account, such as querying a bill or changing the way you pay your bills.
Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
For all queries related to Pay As You Go billing: topping up, changing from pay as you go to direct debit and using emergency credit.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
If you have a complaint that you would like resolved or acknowledged by British Gas.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Or send an email to: customercomplaints@britishgas.co.uk
Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Complaints number and address that are separate from the complaints service for gas and electricity customers
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Cover for any breakdowns or repairs needed for your boiler and central heating system, as well as annual servicing and even electrical appliance repairs.
24 hours a day, seven days a week
24 hours a day, seven days a week
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Buying, installing or replacing a British Gas boiler
Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm or Saturday from 8am-6pm
Number to call to help you set up your new home if you want to continue to receive your energy from British Gas
If you're not a British Gas customer but you want to find out more about their energy tariffs
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays
To get a quote to potentially switch your business energy to British Gas
If you currently use British Gas Business to supply energy to your company premises and you want to speak to someone about your business energy account
Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm or Saturday from 9am-1pm
What rates and tariffs does British Gas offer?
One of the main benefits of switching to a large supplier like British Gas is that they offer a wide range of tariffs to choose from. In fact, they offer four fixed tariffs, one variable tariffs, and one prepay tariff. They also offer plans for dual energy, single electricity, and single gas plans. Which energy tariff you chose depends on many factors, such as energy usage and location.
Choosing the right supplier can be a complicated process. And that is why we are here! We can help you find a tariff that is catered to your needs in under 20 minutes. All you have to do is give us a call at the number on the top of the screen.
Does British Gas offer dual rate tariffs in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
The current tariff that British Gas offers for Economy 7 meters rings out to be £18.85 per kWh during the day and £10.83 during the night. The table below shows all the information that you need regarding Economy 7 meters and British gas:
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Variable | Variable | 16.66 p
| 23.191 p
| 17.549 p
| 27.479 p
|
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 22.708 p
| 17.549 p
| 26.996 p
|
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 27.365 p
| 17.549 p
| 31.653 p
|
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | /
| /
| /
| /
|
Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 22.669 p
| 17.549 p
| 26.957 p
|
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 16.48 p
| 27.53 p
| /
| /
|
Does British Gas offer Green Energy Plans in West Midlands?
British Gas does not produce or sell green energy. Rather, they offset their enegies by buying Renewable Energy Guarentees of Orgin (REGOS). Green energy producers can sell REGOSs separately from their produced energy supply which in turn funds renewable energy projects in the UK. This is how British Gas Provides green energy to their suppliers
The greenest plan that British Gas offers is called ‘Green Future’ which is a fixed tariff and costs a few extra pounds a month. Here is what this plan offers to its customers:
- 6% of the gas you use is matched by British Gas and sent back to the grid (through REGOs).
- 94% of the gas you use with Green Future will be offset.
- 100% of the electricity you use is matched by British Gas and sent back to the grid.
- 5 trees will be grown in the UK per unit of fuel you use on the Green Future tariff.
British Gas Gas tariffs in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward
British Gas offers the following gas plans:
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Variable | Variable | 3.493 p
| 23.6 p
| 3.679 p
| 27.937 p
|
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 3.227 p
| 23.47 p
| 3.404 p
| 27.889 p
|
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 3.227 p
| 28.127 p
| 3.404 p
| 32.546 p
|
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 3.493 p
| 23.6 p
| 3.679 p
| 27.937 p
|
Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 3.227 p
| 23.431 p
| 3.404 p
| 27.85 p
|
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 3.262 p
| 34.61 p
| /
| /
|
Stand alone electricity plans in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward
In the table below, you will find the electricity rates that British Gas offers:
Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Variable | Variable | 16.66 p
| 23.191 p
| 17.549 p
| 27.479 p
|
Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 22.708 p
| 17.549 p
| 26.996 p
|
Green Future | 24 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 27.365 p
| 17.549 p
| 31.653 p
|
Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | /
| /
| /
| /
|
Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 16.66 p
| 22.669 p
| 17.549 p
| 26.957 p
|
Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 16.48 p
| 27.53 p
| /
| /
|
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a smart meter with my British Gas tariff?
Yes British Gas supplies and installs smart meters. All you need to do is give them a call and set up a time for an appointment.
How much does 1 kWh cost on average with British Gas?
The average price for 1 kWh for British Gas is 16.66 p.
Energy consumption in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward
Who is the largest energy to the 5,217 households of Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
The largest energy supplier in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward, West Midlands, and West Midlands is British Gas. This is driven by customer loyalty of to British Gas in the counties’ most populous cities such as Birmingham, Coventry and Sutton Coldfield.
Choosing your energy supplier is your decision , however our experts at Switch Plan are always here to help you find out any information you might need. If you are having any doubts, go on and give our experts a call at the number on the top of this screen.
Typology of houses in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward.
How are the houses built in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward? Well, the 2.39 inhabitants of Lye and Stourbridge North Ward usually have houses build as such:
- Central Heating: 1488 people do not have central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be ratio_no_central_heating per household.
- Electric Central Heating: Out of the people that live in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward, $City. electric_central_heating of them have electric central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 30.51% per household.
- Gas Central heating: Out of the 5,217 households that are located in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward, 1378 of them have gas central heating. The ratio for this would be ratio_gas_central_heating per household.
- Oil Central Heating: Out of the people living in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward, 759 have oil central heating systems. The ratio for this would be 14.56%.
How much to Lye and Stourbridge North Ward inhabitants consume on average in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
Knowing average consumption is important when comparing and deciding on tariffs. So, you might be asking: How do I find out that information? We have it right here!
The Lye and Stourbridge North Ward inhabitant household consumes 3,429.70 kWh a year and the median would be at 3,001.77.
How much is the average price/kWh in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
In West Midlands, the mean price for a kwh of electricity is 10.38 p, according to the most recent data. Which means a Lye and Stourbridge North Ward inhabitant pays roughly 2.44% less compared to the UK national average. As a reminder British Gas standard tariff for Lye and Stourbridge North Ward is 16.66 p per kWh with a daily standing charge of 23.191.
British Gas tariffs vs the rest of the Lye and Stourbridge North Ward market
British Gas is part of the Big 6 suppliers. These juggernauts are famour for their size and historical domination of the British energy market but not for their low prices. Nevertheless, there are some great opportunities to make on some British Gas tariff if you hit at the right place at the right time.
Let's see how these compare to the rest of the market.
How can I ring British Gas in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
With these estimates in mind, we can now ask ourselves how to position these tariffs vs the government established "Energy Price Cap". As a reminder the energy price cap is a tool for controlling the cost of gas and electricity in the UK. It is wielded by industry regulator Ofgem and serves customers who rarely or never change energy tariffs. The headline rate changes twice a year and is expressed as an annual cost in pounds. It is based on a typical consumer (TDCV) using a ‘medium’ amount of gas and electricity each year (12,000 kWh for Gas, 2,900 kWh for Electricity).
Note that this cap is far from being unique. Indeed the EPC varies depending on your location but also on the type of tariff you are on. There is therefore a default tariff cap (or safeguard tariff) for the standard variable tariff, the prepayment meter cap for the four million prepayment customers in the UK and the "other payment method" cap for alternative billing methods. Each of those exist for electricity, gas and E7.
Please find in the table bellow, the current Energy Price Cap for West Midlands as it has been established from October 2021 to April 2022:
Fuel Type | Standard Credit Price Cap | Prepayment Price Cap | Other Payment Methods Price Cap |
---|---|---|---|
Electricity | £ 695.7287097 | £ 655.11 | £ 650.3296774 | Gas | £ 594.2 | £ 577.85 | £ 553.32 |
In this second table you will find the equivalent tariffs for E7. We separated them because these are based on the E7 TDCV which is slightly higher with an average electric consumption of 4,200 kWh (vs 2,900 kWh).
Fuel Type | Standard Credit Price Cap | Prepayment Price Cap | Other Payment Methods Price Cap |
---|---|---|---|
Electricity | £ 919.68 | £ 866.88 | £ 862.52 |
Lye and Stourbridge North Ward's local gas & electricity distribution
In the UK, there are two organisations that are responsible for supplying energy to your home. Energy in the UK is distributed by the District Network Operator and the Gas Distributors. In this section, we will explain how to contact them.
Energy distributors contact numbers
Our table below provides all the information you need in order to get in contact with your you Distribution network providers in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward. If you need updated information about your energy distributor, then you should ring your Distribution Network Provider, or DNP, to find out more information. Our table below provides you with all the information you need for Lye and Stourbridge North Ward.
Company Name | Company Number |
---|---|
West Midlands SGN Number | 0800 912 1700 |
West Midlands Western Power Distribution General Number | 0800 096 3080 |
West Midlands Western Power Distribution Emergency Number | 0800 6783 105 |
How to react if you experience a power cut in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward?
Experiencing a power cut? No worries! Power outages don’t happen as often as they used too, and it can be due to a number of factors. So, for that reason, the first thing we advise our customers to do during a power cut is to not panic. Instead, play an old fashioned game of cards. On a serious note, however, there are some things that you should definitely not do during a power outage. These are:
- Don’t open the fridge- it is best to keep your food as cold as possible!!
- Don’t flush the toilet- Your sewage system uses electricity and flushing could lead to a pipe burst.
For more information Check out our guide on What to do in a Power Cut.
Who is Lye and Stourbridge North Ward District Network Operator for electricity?
Here we have laid out all the contact details you'll need should you need to get in touch with your DNO (Distribution Network Operator). Lye and Stourbridge North Ward inhabitants can ring up their local West Midlands DNO in case of an emergency, or simply should they need some up-to-date information about energy in Lye and Stourbridge North Ward.

In West Midlands, Western Power Distribution is in charge of local electricity distribution while SGN distributes gas.