Northern Powergrid Power Cuts: Map & How to Report
As of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT, Northern Powergrid reported 1,617 customers affected by unplanned power cuts across 20 open incidents. Check its official power cut map for your exact address.
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Where Northern Powergrid operates
| Licence area | Coverage | Customers | Time without power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Powergrid (Northeast) | Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside, plus northern North Yorkshire | 1,617,948 | 47 min |
| Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) | West and South Yorkshire, Hull, the East Riding and northern Lincolnshire | 2,331,593 | 51 min |
Ownership: Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Current Northern Powergrid power cuts
Largest open unplanned incidents, as of 3 Nov, 16:17 GMT
| Area | Customers | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|
| YO22 5LD | 592 | 3 Nov, 15:38 GMT |
| YO11 2AB | 404 | 3 Nov, 14:45 GMT |
| NE71 6EA | 208 | 3 Nov, 16:57 GMT |
| SR5 2AG | 205 | Not given |
| HD5 8RR | 42 | 3 Nov, 17:00 GMT |
| HD9 1RN | 40 | 3 Nov, 20:30 GMT |
| HD4 6QA | 36 | 3 Nov, 20:00 GMT |
| LS10 4PF | 24 | 3 Nov, 15:00 GMT |
| S14 1QQ | 13 | 3 Nov, 22:00 GMT |
| YO19 5LA | 13 | 3 Nov, 15:30 GMT |
Live data: UK Power Networks open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by Northern Powergrid Open Data · SSEN open data, CC BY 4.0 · Supported by NGED Open Data
Northern Powergrid reliability
Northern Powergrid reported 49 min without power per customer in 2025, with 0.53 interruptions per customer. The national figure was 35 min in 2025, though it may be measured differently.
Scope: Ofgem Interruptions Incentive Scheme performance for regulatory year 2024/25 (ending 31 March 2025), planned plus unplanned interruptions of 3 minutes or more, after severe weather exceptional event adjustments as submitted by the DNO and before Ofgem's final assessment. CI 51.03 per 100 customers; CML = saidiMinutes.
Source: Ofgem, RIIO-ED2 annual summary report 2024-25 supplementary data file (Dataset tab)
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Northern Powergrid FAQ
How do I report a power cut to Northern Powergrid?
Call 105 or 0800 375 675. It also takes reports online through the link on this page. If you see a fallen power line, stay at least 10 metres away and call 999.
What areas does Northern Powergrid cover?
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside, plus northern North Yorkshire West and South Yorkshire, Hull, the East Riding and northern Lincolnshire
How reliable is Northern Powergrid?
Northern Powergrid reported 49 min without power per customer and 0.53 interruptions per customer in 2025. That is our customer-weighted average of its licence areas. Scope: Ofgem Interruptions Incentive Scheme performance for regulatory year 2024/25 (ending 31 March 2025), planned plus unplanned interruptions of 3 minutes or more, after severe weather exceptional event adjustments as submitted by the DNO and before Ofgem's final assessment. CI 51.03 per 100 customers; CML = saidiMinutes.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Northern Powergrid Power Cuts." Accessed 3 November 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/world/united-kingdom/utilities/northern-powergrid