Heat pumps in Kingston upon Hull
£6,314 to £16,450 installed, and 115 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Kingston upon Hull
6kW
£6,314–£8,160
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,058–£11,582
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).
14kW
£12,333–£16,450
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 17 years after the £7,500 grant (35 years without it).
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled July 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Kingston upon Hull in numbers
Published statistics for the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area, not our estimates.
115 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 80.1% of households in the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0% oil only and 7.1% electricity only. Kingston upon Hull, City of has £3,402,806 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Kingston upon Hull, City of council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 115 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 80.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 48% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £3,402,806 allocated to Kingston upon Hull, City of | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Kingston upon Hull is served by Northern Powergrid, the electricity network operator for Yorkshire. A heat pump has to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area, which covers Kingston upon Hull, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Kingston upon Hull a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Kingston upon Hull. Combined with Yorkshire and The Humber’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Kingston upon Hull has a population of 270,810, and the area falls within the Yorkshire and The Humber region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Kingston upon Hull
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Kingston upon Hull
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Kingston upon Hull or East Riding of Yorkshire
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
Questions about heat pumps in Kingston upon Hull
How much do heat pumps cost in Kingston upon Hull?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Kingston upon Hull?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Kingston upon Hull?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Kingston upon Hull, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas. It is open to property owners in England and Wales.
How long is the payback period in Kingston upon Hull?
Do I need planning permission in Kingston upon Hull?
How do I find a good installer in Kingston upon Hull?
Get quotes for your home in Kingston upon Hull
Up to three approved installers who cover Kingston upon Hull may contact you. Free, no obligation.
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.