WATER BILLS · 2026/27
Anglian Water average bill 2026/27
Anglian Water’s forecast average household bill for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 is £674 a year for water and sewerage, up £44 (7%) on 2025/26.
AVERAGE BILL
£674a year, +£44 (7%) on 2025/26VS ENGLAND & WALES
+£35against the £639 averageRANK
7 of 11water and sewerage companies, 1 = lowestHow Anglian Water compares
The average household water and sewerage bill across England and Wales is £639 in 2026/27, up £33 (5.4%) on 2025/26. Anglian Water’s average is £35 more than that.
| Company | Average bill | Change (£) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Water | £759 | +£55 | 8% |
| South West Water | £740 | +£39 | 6% |
| Wessex Water | £695 | +£17 | 3% |
| Dwr Cymru (Welsh Water) | £683 | +£31 | 5% |
| Anglian Water | £674 | +£44 | 7% |
| United Utilities | £660 | +£57 | 9% |
| Thames Water | £658 | +£3 | 0.4% |
| Yorkshire Water | £636 | +£34 | 6% |
| Hafren Dyfrdwy | £635 | +£54 | 9% |
| Severn Trent Water | £587 | +£52 | 10% |
| Northumbrian Water | £535 | +£31 | 6% |
| England and Wales average | £639 | +£33 | 5.4% |
Bills between 2025 and 2030
Ofwat’s 2024 price review sets what water companies in England and Wales can charge from 2025 to 2030. Ofwat said bills would increase by an average of £31 a year before inflation up to 2030 to pay for investment.
What the average does and does not tell you
- It is a forecast average across all Anglian Water household customers, not a tariff or a quote.
- With a water meter, your bill depends on how much water you use. Without one, it usually depends on the property, for example its rateable value or an assessed charge.
- Business customers have separate charges; this page covers household bills.
Where Anglian Water supplies
Anglian Water serves the East of England. Check your bill or postcode with the company if you are not sure who supplies you.
For the tariff that applies to your home, see Anglian Water: charges explained ↗.
If you’re struggling to pay
Social tariffs
Every water company in England and Wales has a social tariff that can reduce bills for people on low incomes. Who qualifies and how much it saves depend on the company, so ask yours. CCW also advises contacting your company early if you are falling behind, and Water Direct lets people already in debt pay through their benefits. CCW: help with bills ↗
WaterSure
WaterSure caps the bill of metered households who receive a qualifying benefit, such as Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Pension Credit, and either have three or more children under 19 at home or use extra water because of a medical condition. The government announced in 2026 that it will widen eligibility and support; CCW expects the changes in 2027. CCW: what is WaterSure? ↗
Water meters
Switching to a meter can lower the bill for smaller households. CCW says meters are usually fitted free and you can switch back to unmetered charges within 24 months, except in areas of England with compulsory metering. Its water meter calculator gives a rough estimate. CCW: water meter calculator ↗
Complaints and independent advice
CCW is the independent voice for water consumers in England and Wales. If your company has not resolved a complaint, you can take it to CCW once you have a final response or have waited eight weeks; its complaint service is free. Its team is on 0300 034 2222 (England) or 0300 034 3333 (Wales), 8.30am to 5pm on weekdays. CCW: make a complaint ↗
Questions
What is the average Anglian Water bill for 2026/27?
Water UK’s forecast average household bill for Anglian Water in 2026/27 is £674 a year for water and sewerage, up £44 (7%) on 2025/26.
Is Anglian Water more expensive than average?
Its average combined bill of £674 is £35 more than the England and Wales average of £639. Of the 11 water and sewerage companies it ranks 7, where 1 is the lowest average bill.
Will my bill be the same as the average?
Probably not. The average is a forecast across all households. A metered bill depends on how much water you use, while an unmetered bill usually depends on the property, for example its rateable value or an assessed charge.
What is a water social tariff?
Every water company in England and Wales has a social tariff that can reduce bills for people on low incomes. Who qualifies and how much it saves depend on the company, so ask yours. CCW also advises contacting your company early if you are falling behind, and Water Direct lets people already in debt pay through their benefits.
What is WaterSure?
WaterSure caps the bill of metered households who receive a qualifying benefit, such as Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Pension Credit, and either have three or more children under 19 at home or use extra water because of a medical condition. The government announced in 2026 that it will widen eligibility and support; CCW expects the changes in 2027.
Other water companies
- Affinity Water
- Anglian Water
- Bournemouth Water
- Bristol Water
- Dwr Cymru (Welsh Water)
- Essex and Suffolk Water
- Hafren Dyfrdwy
- NI Water
- Northumbrian Water
- Portsmouth Water
- Scottish Water
- Severn Trent Water
- South East Water
- South Staffs Water
- South West Water
- Southern Water
- Sutton & East Surrey Water
- Thames Water
- United Utilities
- Wessex Water
- Yorkshire Water
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Sources
- Water UK: annual average bill changes 2026/27 ↗Company forecast averages and change from 2025/26.
- Discover Water: annual bill ↗Cross-check of the same averages.
- Anglian Water: charges explained ↗Company charges information.
- CCW: find your water company ↗Area served.
- Ofwat: what the 2024 price review means for water customers ↗Bills from 2025 to 2030.
- CCW: help with bills ↗Social tariffs.
- CCW: what is WaterSure? ↗WaterSure.
- GOV.UK: reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform ↗WaterSure.
- CCW: water meter calculator ↗Water meters.
- CCW: make a complaint ↗Complaints and independent advice.
- CCW: contact us ↗Complaints and independent advice.
- CCW: about us ↗Complaints and independent advice.
Last updated 11 October 2026. Figures are dated benchmarks taken from the sources above. How we use sources →