Heat pumps in Darlington
£6,181 to £16,104 installed, and 131 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Darlington
6kW
£6,181–£7,988
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (34 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£8,868–£11,338
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 8 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).
14kW
£12,074–£16,104
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 16 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.
Darlington in numbers
Published statistics for the Darlington council area, not our estimates.
131 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Darlington council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 81.4% of households in the Darlington council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 1.4% oil only and 5.9% electricity only. Darlington leads a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocated £13,953,865 in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Darlington council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 131 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 81.4% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 1.4% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 50% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £13,953,865 to the consortium led by Darlington | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (North East England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Darlington 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 Darlington council area, which covers Darlington, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Darlington a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Darlington. Combined with North East’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Darlington has a population of 93,015, and the area falls within the North East region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Darlington
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 Darlington
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Darlington or County Durham
- 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 Darlington
How much do heat pumps cost in Darlington?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Darlington?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Darlington?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Darlington, 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 Darlington?
Do I need planning permission in Darlington?
How do I find a good installer in Darlington?
Get quotes for your home in Darlington
Up to three approved installers who cover Darlington may contact you. Free, no obligation.
Darlington on the map
Heat Pumps in nearby towns
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.