Heat pumps in Walsall
£6,513 to £16,970 installed, and 100 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Walsall
6kW
£6,513–£8,418
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (36 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,345–£11,948
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).
14kW
£12,724–£16,970
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 18 years after the £7,500 grant (36 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.
Walsall in numbers
Published statistics for the Walsall council area, not our estimates.
100 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Walsall council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 79.8% of households in the Walsall council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.1% oil only and 7.8% electricity only. Warm Homes: Local Grant money for the area is paid through the West Midlands Combined Authority funding settlement rather than the national council list.
| Walsall council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 100 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 79.8% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 54% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | Paid through West Midlands Combined Authority | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Walsall is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for West Midlands. 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 Walsall council area, which covers Walsall, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Walsall a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Walsall. Combined with West Midlands’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Walsall has a population of 70,775, and the area falls within the West Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Walsall
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 Walsall
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Walsall or West Midlands
- 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 Walsall
How much do heat pumps cost in Walsall?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Walsall?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Walsall?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Walsall, 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 Walsall?
Do I need planning permission in Walsall?
How do I find a good installer in Walsall?
Get quotes for your home in Walsall
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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.