Most used heating methods in the United Kingdom 2023

During the winter months, most residents in the United Kingdom keep warm using gas central heating. According to a 2023 survey, around 58 percent of respondents used this method of heating. In the last years, there has been a notable decrease in the use of gas for heating as electric portable heater usage gained in popularity. The reason for this has been largely economical. The average monthly gas prices surged significantly in 2022, following severe gas supply restrictions.

Average temperatures in winter months

In winter, the monthly mean temperature in the UK tends to fluctuate between two and eight degrees Celsius, depending on the month. Most years, January and February are particularly dominated by cold fronts, with January 2021 the coldest month in recent records.

Renewable heating

In a bid to lower UK carbon emissions, the government has called for low-carbon heating to replace gas (and other fossil fuels) in all new homes built after 2025. As of 2023, around 26 percent of heating systems were fueled by electricity.