Heat pumps in Ballymena
£6,646 to £17,316 installed, and the grants that apply in Ballymena and official data for the council area.
What a system costs in Ballymena
6kW
£6,646–£8,589
Saves up to £207 a year. Pays back in about 37 years.
9kW (most common)
£9,535–£12,192
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 35 years.
14kW
£12,983–£17,316
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 37 years.
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.
Ballymena in numbers
Published statistics for the Mid and East Antrim council area, not our estimates.
At the 2021 Census, 30.8% of households in the Mid and East Antrim council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 50.1% oil only and 1.3% electricity only.
| Mid and East Antrim council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Households on mains gas heating only | 30.8% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Households on oil heating only | 50.1% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Electricity network operator | NIE Networks (Northern Ireland) | NIE Networks |
Ballymena is served by NIE Networks, the electricity network operator for Northern Ireland. 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 Mid and East Antrim council area, which covers Ballymena, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Ballymena a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Ballymena. Combined with Northern Ireland’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Ballymena has a population of 31,308, and the area falls within the Northern Ireland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Ballymena
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 Ballymena
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Ballymena or Mid and East Antrim
- 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 Ballymena
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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.