Heat pumps in Sunderland
£6,560 to £17,230 installed, and 140 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Sunderland
6kW
£6,560–£8,790
Saves up to £204 a year. Pays back in about 1 year after the £7,500 grant (38 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,440–£11,810
Saves up to £309 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).
14kW
£12,900–£17,230
Saves up to £414 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.
Sunderland in numbers
Published statistics for the Sunderland council area, not our estimates.
140 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Sunderland council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 79.9% of households in the Sunderland council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.1% oil only and 4.8% electricity only. Sunderland has £1,500,000 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Sunderland council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 140 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 79.9% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 47% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £1,500,000 allocated to Sunderland | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (North East England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Sunderland is served by Northern Powergrid, the electricity network operator for North East England. 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 Sunderland council area, which covers Sunderland, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Sunderland a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Sunderland. Combined with North East’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Sunderland has a population of 290,000, and the area falls within the North East region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Sunderland
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 Sunderland
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Sunderland or Tyne and Wear
- 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 Sunderland
How much do heat pumps cost in Sunderland?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Sunderland?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Sunderland?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland?
Do I need planning permission in Sunderland?
How do I find a good installer in Sunderland?
Get quotes for your home in Sunderland
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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.