Heat pumps in Blackpool
£6,390 to £16,790 installed, and 68 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Blackpool
6kW
£6,390–£8,580
Saves up to £204 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (37 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,470–£11,590
Saves up to £303 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (35 years without it).
14kW
£12,360–£16,790
Saves up to £396 a year. Pays back in about 18 years after the £7,500 grant (37 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.
Blackpool in numbers
Published statistics for the Blackpool council area, not our estimates.
68 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Blackpool council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 78.2% of households in the Blackpool council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.1% oil only and 9.4% electricity only. Blackpool leads a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocated £35,324,700 in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Blackpool council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 68 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 78.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 64% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £35,324,700 to the consortium led by Blackpool | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Blackpool is served by Electricity North West, the electricity network operator for North West 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 Blackpool council area, which covers Blackpool, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Blackpool compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Blackpool a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Blackpool. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Blackpool has a population of 149,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Blackpool or Lancashire
- 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 by Area in Blackpool
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Blackpool. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about heat pumps in Blackpool
How much do heat pumps cost in Blackpool?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Blackpool?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Blackpool?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Blackpool, 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 Blackpool?
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How do I find a good installer in Blackpool?
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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.