Customers living in the South West are paying more for their heating than anywhere else in the UK during the winter months, according to research from MoneySuperMarket.
By analysing temperature data for each location in December 2017, January 2018 and February 2018, MoneySuperMarket determined an average winter temperature and paired this with annual median energy spend (£177.75) and usage.
In total 118 locations in the UK were analysed.
It found that the average UK household pays £3.34 per degree Celsius heated every month.
However, the South West pays considerably more, with nine locations making it into the top ten – up to 9 per cent more than the average.
Analysis from the price comparison site found that in Truro, Cornwall, customers will pay an average of £16.35 more to heat their home during December, January and February – more than any other area in the UK.
The City of London comes in at second place and is the only place outside the South West in the top ten, with customers paying £15.03 higher than average.
Taunton is third with £14.04, followed by Plymouth (£13.43) and Torquay (£12.91).
The data also revealed the top ten cheapest locations for winter bills.
Harrow in London has the lowest predicted winter bill at £161.88, approximately £15.87 less than the average consumer and £32.22 less than Truro.
Huddersfield (£164.94), Bradford (165.55), Halifax (£166.57) and Harrogate (£169.13) in Yorkshire were all included in the top ten cheapest locations.
In response to the findings Stephen Murray, energy expert at MoneySuperMarket, said: “Keeping your home sufficiently warm during the winter months can become expensive.
“There are a number of steps Brits can take to ensure they are being cost efficient when it comes to their heating. Simple things like draught proofing your home, bleeding your radiators and getting your boiler serviced require no expertise and will help to reduce energy usage.
“You could also save up to £250 by simply shopping around and switching to a fixed rate tariff this winter.”