Boilers in Newtownabbey
£1,565 to £5,478 installed, and the grants that apply in Newtownabbey and official data for the council area.
What a new boiler costs in Newtownabbey
24–30kW combi
£1,565–£2,385
Saves up to £162 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
35–40kW system (most common)
£2,487–£3,205
Saves up to £231 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
40kW+ heat-only
£3,708–£5,478
Saves up to £317 a year. Pays back in about 14 years.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Newtownabbey in numbers
Published statistics for the Antrim and Newtownabbey council area, not our estimates.
At the 2021 Census, 38.1% of households in the Antrim and Newtownabbey council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 47.4% oil only and 1.3% electricity only. The median EPC energy score for homes in the Antrim and Newtownabbey council area is 66, which is band D.
| Antrim and Newtownabbey council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Households on mains gas heating only | 38.1% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Households on oil heating only | 47.4% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Households on electric heating only | 1.3% | Census 2021, NISRA |
| Median EPC energy score | 66 (band D) | Department for Communities, EPCs to March 2023 |
| Electricity network operator | NIE Networks (Northern Ireland) | NIE Networks |
These are published official statistics for the Antrim and Newtownabbey council area, which covers Newtownabbey, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Newtownabbey a good place for boilers?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to boilers installations throughout Newtownabbey. Combined with Northern Ireland’s energy prices, boilers installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Newtownabbey has a population of 67,112, and the area falls within the Northern Ireland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Newtownabbey
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 Newtownabbey
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for boilers before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Newtownabbey or Antrim and Newtownabbey
- 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
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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.