Low Grade Cable Price UK
Armoured cable, data cable, and other low copper content cable. Includes SWA, Cat5/6, and pluggy cable.
UK Average Price
£1.17/kg
range £0.35 – £2.25/kg
Based on 6 UK scrap yard sources. Updated 2026-04-01.
Regional Prices
| Region | Price/kg | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| South West & Wales | £1.20 | 1 |
| London & South East | £1.15 | 4 |
| Midlands | £1.20 | 1 |
| North West | £1.40 | 1 |
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Prices are indicative estimates. Actual prices vary by yard, region, and metal condition. Always confirm with your local scrap yard.
What is Low Grade Cable?
Low grade cable covers steel wire armoured (SWA) cable, data/networking cable (Cat5, Cat6), telephone cable, and any cable with a low copper recovery percentage (under 30%). The steel armour or heavy insulation makes these cables less valuable per kg.
Tips for Best Price
- SWA cable is heavy but mostly steel. Don't expect copper prices.
- Data cable has very thin copper strands. Not worth stripping.
- Keep separate from household cable. Mixing drags down the overall price.