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Heat pumps in Crewe

£6,314 to £16,450 installed, and 813 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.

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By Home Energy Quotes · Updated September 2026 · Crewe, Cheshire

Heat Pumps in Crewe

What a system costs in Crewe

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.

Crewe in numbers

Published statistics for the Cheshire East council area, not our estimates.

813 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Cheshire East council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 76.9% of households in the Cheshire East council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 4.3% oil only and 5.6% electricity only. Cheshire East leads a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocated £8,392,725 in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.

Cheshire East council areaFigureSource
Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid813DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026
Households on mains gas heating only76.9%Census 2021, ONS
Households on oil heating only4.3%Census 2021, ONS
Households on renewable heating only0.4%Census 2021, ONS
Homes with an EPC rated D to G47%ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025
Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028£8,392,725 to the consortium led by Cheshire EastDESNZ, list updated July 2026
Electricity network operatorSP Energy Networks (North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire)NESO licence area boundaries

Crewe is served by SP Energy Networks, the electricity network operator for North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire. 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 Cheshire East council area, which covers Crewe, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.

Grants and funding in Crewe

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Crewe, 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.

Source: GOV.UK — Boiler Upgrade Scheme

0% VAT until March 2027

Applies across the UK and is already inside the prices above.

Source: HMRC — VAT Notice 708/6

Warm Homes: Local Grant

Cheshire East leads a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocated £8,392,725 in principle for April 2025 to March 2028. Income and EPC rules apply.

Source: DESNZ, list updated July 2026

Is Crewe a good place for heat pumps?

The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Crewe. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).

Crewe has a population of 76,437, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.

Find Installers in Crewe

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 Crewe

  • Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
  • Local references — ask for completed jobs in Crewe or Cheshire
  • 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
Heat Pumps installer in Crewe

Questions about heat pumps in Crewe

How much do heat pumps cost in Crewe?
Heat Pumps in Crewe cost between £6,314 and £16,450 installed, depending on system size. A typical mid-range system costs around £10,463 including installation and VAT (modelled estimate).
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Crewe?
813 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Cheshire East council area, which covers Crewe, between May 2022 and June 2026, according to DESNZ and Ofgem.
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Crewe?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Crewe, 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 Crewe?
The estimated payback period in Crewe is around 11 years after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, or about 38 years without it, based on estimated savings of up to £272 a year for a typical home. Actual payback depends on your property insulation, system size and electricity tariff.
Do I need planning permission in Crewe?
Most heat pumps installations fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. However, listed buildings, conservation areas and flats may need approval. Always check with your local planning authority in Crewe before installation.
How do I find a good installer in Crewe?
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers. Check online reviews and verify that the installer holds relevant qualifications before signing any contract.

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Crewe on the map

Map of Crewe, Cheshire
Crewe, Cheshire and the surrounding area.

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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.