Heat pumps in Burton upon Trent
£6,513 to £16,970 installed, and 206 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Burton upon Trent
6kW
£6,513–£8,418
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (36 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,345–£11,948
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).
14kW
£12,724–£16,970
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.
Burton upon Trent in numbers
Published statistics for the East Staffordshire council area, not our estimates.
206 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the East Staffordshire council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 74.7% of households in the East Staffordshire council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 4.7% oil only and 6.6% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Midlands Net Zero Hub, allocated £69,859,402 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.
| East Staffordshire council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 206 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 74.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 4.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.5% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 46% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £69,859,402 to the consortium led by Midlands Net Zero Hub | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Burton upon Trent is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for East Midlands. 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 East Staffordshire council area, which covers Burton upon Trent, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Burton upon Trent a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Burton upon Trent. Combined with West Midlands’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Burton upon Trent has a population of 76,255, and the area falls within the West Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Burton upon Trent
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 Burton upon Trent
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Burton upon Trent or Staffordshire
- 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 Burton upon Trent
How much do heat pumps cost in Burton upon Trent?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Burton upon Trent?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Burton upon Trent?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Burton upon Trent, 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 Burton upon Trent?
Do I need planning permission in Burton upon Trent?
How do I find a good installer in Burton upon Trent?
Get quotes for your home in Burton upon Trent
Up to three approved installers who cover Burton upon Trent may contact you. Free, no obligation.
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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.