Heat pumps in Birkenhead
£6,890 to £16,930 installed, and 232 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Birkenhead
6kW
£6,890–£8,680
Saves up to £216 a year. Pays back in about 1 year after the £7,500 grant (36 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£8,750–£11,500
Saves up to £284 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (36 years without it).
14kW
£12,470–£16,930
Saves up to £408 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.
Birkenhead in numbers
Published statistics for the Wirral council area, not our estimates.
232 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Wirral council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 84.3% of households in the Wirral council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.2% oil only and 4.8% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, allocated £31,805,813 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Wirral council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 232 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 84.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 56% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £31,805,813 to the consortium led by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | SP Energy Networks (North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Birkenhead 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 Wirral council area, which covers Birkenhead, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Birkenhead a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Birkenhead. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Birkenhead has a population of 88,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Birkenhead
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 Birkenhead
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Birkenhead or Merseyside
- 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 Birkenhead
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Birkenhead. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about heat pumps in Birkenhead
How much do heat pumps cost in Birkenhead?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Birkenhead?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Birkenhead?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Birkenhead, 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 Birkenhead?
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How do I find a good installer in Birkenhead?
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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.