Heat pumps in Merthyr Tydfil
£6,247 to £16,277 installed, and 26 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Merthyr Tydfil
6kW
£6,247–£8,074
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£8,963–£11,460
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).
14kW
£12,204–£16,277
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.
Merthyr Tydfil in numbers
Published statistics for the Merthyr Tydfil council area, not our estimates.
26 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Merthyr Tydfil council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 84.3% of households in the Merthyr Tydfil council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.7% oil only and 2.6% electricity only.
| Merthyr Tydfil council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 26 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 84.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 50% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Merthyr Tydfil is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for South Wales. 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 Merthyr Tydfil council area, which covers Merthyr Tydfil, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Merthyr Tydfil a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Merthyr Tydfil. Combined with Wales’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Merthyr Tydfil has a population of 39,535, and the area falls within the Wales region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Merthyr Tydfil
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 Merthyr Tydfil
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taf
- 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 Merthyr Tydfil
How much do heat pumps cost in Merthyr Tydfil?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Merthyr Tydfil?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Merthyr Tydfil?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
Do I need planning permission in Merthyr Tydfil?
How do I find a good installer in Merthyr Tydfil?
Get quotes for your home in Merthyr Tydfil
Up to three approved installers who cover Merthyr Tydfil may contact you. Free, no obligation.
Merthyr Tydfil on the map
Heat Pumps in nearby towns
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.