Price data · 16 August 2026
Household Cable (40%) price UK
Unstripped domestic PVC wiring, especially UK twin-and-earth cable. Its value depends on the copper recovery and how cleanly it is sorted.
UK yard average
LatestCopper · Household Cable (40%)
£2.69
per kg avg · range £2.50–£2.90 · 7 sources
Regional Prices
Per kg by UK region
Prices vary by region. Yards near ports typically pay more thanks to cheaper export routes.
Midlands
£2.50
1
North West
£2.80
1
Yorkshire & North East
£2.60
1
South West & Wales
£2.60
1
London & South East
£2.77
3
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What is Household Cable (40%)?
Household cable is the yard grade used for twin-and-earth wiring such as 6242Y and similar PVC-insulated cable removed during domestic electrical work. It is often described as a percentage-recovery cable because the yard is paying for the copper it can recover after granulation. Recovery varies with conductor size and construction, so not every coil belongs in the same fixed percentage grade.
Tips for best price
- Keep twin-and-earth separate from steel-armoured, data, coaxial, and pluggy cable.
- Remove plugs, sockets, junction boxes, and other accessories before weighing the cable.
- Only compare stripping with selling whole after considering conductor size, volume, and your time.
- Never burn insulation off cable; it creates hazardous fumes and can cause the copper to be downgraded.