British Gas in Wednesbury North Ward in 2021
British Gas energy supply for citizens of Wednesbury North Ward
Last update: September 2021
Whether you're moving to Wednesbury North Ward or if you've already been a proud Wednesbury North Ward inhabitant inhabitant for several years, we're here to help you get the best energy deal available. On this page we've outlined all the information you need about switching over to British Gas in West Midlands.
British Gas is the largest energy supplier in the UK and has been since 1986. They have a pretty big range of tariffs available; from dual fuel to green energy. So, if you want to join the 13 million others who are currently fuelled by British Gas when you move over to Wednesbury North Ward, you've come to the right place.
British Gas rates and tariffs in West Midlands
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.
Stand alone electricity plans in Wednesbury 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
| /
| /
|
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.
Does British Gas offer dual rate tariffs in Wednesbury North Ward?
If you have an Economy 7 meter, British Gas offers a specific tariff for you. Like most Big 6 suppliers, British Gas offers an Economy 7 tariff of 18.85 per kWh during the day and 10.83 kWh during the night. In the table below, we will go more into detail about what British Gas has to offer regarding Economy 7 tariffs.
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
| /
| /
|
British Gas Gas tariffs in Wednesbury 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
| /
| /
|
Are British Gas' energy plans expensive in Wednesbury North Ward?
British Gas are not just the most well-known name of the UK energy industry. They are still the energy supplier with the most customers in the country thanks to a long-time aquired reputation but also some interesting tariffs.
Discover how these compare to the rest of the market and notably the big 6 here.
How can I ring British Gas in Wednesbury 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 |
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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 |
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Electricity | £ 919.68 | £ 866.88 | £ 862.52 |
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.
Power consumption in Wednesbury North Ward
How much is the average price/kWh in Wednesbury North Ward?
The average price per kWh for British Gas’ standard variable tariff is 16.66 p per kWh with a standing charge of 23.191 p per day. In comparison the local average price per kWh is 10.38 p per kWh. An average price in Wednesbury North Ward that is actually 2.44% less than the national average.
Typology of houses in Wednesbury North Ward.
You might be wondering how the houses are built in Wednesbury North Ward. Well, the 2.54 inhabitants of Wednesbury North Ward usually have the following:
- Central Heating: 145 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 Wednesbury North Ward, $City. electric_central_heating of them have electric central heating in their homes. The ratio for this would be 10.78% per household.
- Gas Central heating: Out of the 4,786 households that are located in Wednesbury North Ward, 4122 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 Wednesbury North Ward, 3 have oil central heating systems. The ratio for this would be 0.06%.
Who is the largest energy to the 4,786 households of Wednesbury North Ward?
British Gas is the main energy provider in West Midlands and in much of West Midlands. Henceforth, many Wednesbury North Ward inhabitants have stuck with British Gas despite being free to change at any time! Wednesbury North Ward dwellers can make substantial savings on energy related expenses by switching their current providers, such as people from more populated cities such as: Birmingham, Coventry and Sutton Coldfield.
How much to Wednesbury North Ward inhabitants consume on average in Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury North Ward inhabitant household consumes 3,429.70 kWh a year and the median would be at 3,001.77.
How to set-up your British Gas contract in Wednesbury North Ward?
To begin your switch to British Gas, there are a few things that you need to check off the list beforehand. As the rest of the 4,786 households in Wednesbury North Ward your energy is measured though a meter. And, as you might have guessed, you can check how much energy you are using by reading your energy meter. Apart from reading your meter, we have created a handy list for you so that when it is time to switch suppliers (which should be often) you will have everything that you need: * Your zip code * Your current energy supplier * Your current tariff * The average cost of your monthly energy usage * Your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) * A Energy bill received in the past 3 months.
Once you've gathered this information, you are ready to switch. At Switch Plan can’t help you switch to British Gas, but we offer an array of suppliers to choose from; including British Gas. So, let us help you switch energy suppliers. Alll you need to do is give us a call at 0330 054 0018
For more information on how to switch energy suppliers, check out our guide here: switch 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 Wednesbury 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
Wednesbury North Ward's local gas & electricity distribution
Two companies are responsible for distributing energy throughout the country. There are the District Network Operator and your local Gas distributor. If there is ever a problem, with your energy supply, it is best to contact us or your supplier first. However, in this section, we will provide you with the information you need in order to get in touch with them if you need it.
Who is Wednesbury North Ward District Network Operator for electricity?
Wondering who distributes your electricity for Wednesbury North Ward? To find out, you should call your local District Network Operator (DNO) to find out. However, we have that information for you right now, so there is no need to go searching the internet to find your local DNO’s number. In Wednesbury North Ward your DNO is Western Power Distribution.

For additional information about your DNO, Check out our guide here: District Network Operator (DNO).
How to react if you experience a power cut in Wednesbury North Ward?
The first thing to do in a power cut is not to panic. Although they don't happen as often as they used to, the power will likely return to normal within houses. If you are worried about what measures you should take in the event of a power cut, we offer an extensive guide that you can check out on our website: What to do in a Power Cut
However, in this section, we will run you by the basics: * Don’t open the fridge- It is best to keep your food as cold as possible in order to keep it from spoiling. So, do your best to only open the fridge when necessary. * Don't flush the toilet- when the power is off, it is easy for your sewage to get backed up in your house.
Energy distributors contact numbers
If you are looking for more information on how to get in contact with your Distribition Network Provider (DNP), our table provides you with all the information that you need.
Company Name | Company Number |
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West Midlands $distribution_network_operator General Number | $dno_general_number |
West Midlands $distribution_network_operator Emergency Number | $dno_emergency |
West Midlands $gas_distributor Number | $gas_distributor_number |