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Heat pumps in Fleetwood

£6,314 to £16,450 installed, and 130 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.

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By Home Energy Quotes · Updated September 2026 · Fleetwood, Lancashire

Heat Pumps in Fleetwood

What a system costs in Fleetwood

6kW

£6,314–£8,160

Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).

9kW (most common)

£9,058–£11,582

Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).

14kW

£12,333–£16,450

Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 17 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.

Fleetwood in numbers

Published statistics for the Wyre council area, not our estimates.

130 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Wyre council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 79.2% of households in the Wyre council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 2.4% oil only and 5.6% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Blackpool, allocated £35,324,700 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.

Wyre council areaFigureSource
Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid130DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026
Households on mains gas heating only79.2%Census 2021, ONS
Households on oil heating only2.4%Census 2021, ONS
Households on renewable heating only0.2%Census 2021, ONS
Homes with an EPC rated D to G53%ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025
Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028£35,324,700 to the consortium led by BlackpoolDESNZ, list updated July 2026
Electricity network operatorElectricity North West (North West England)NESO licence area boundaries

Fleetwood 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 Wyre council area, which covers Fleetwood, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.

How Wyre compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.

Grants and funding in Fleetwood

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Fleetwood, 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.

Source: GOV.UK — Boiler Upgrade Scheme

0% VAT until March 2027

Applies across the UK and is already inside the prices above.

Source: HMRC — VAT Notice 708/6

Warm Homes: Local Grant

The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Blackpool, allocated £35,324,700 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028. Income and EPC rules apply.

Source: DESNZ, list updated July 2026

Is Fleetwood a good place for heat pumps?

The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Fleetwood. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).

Fleetwood has a population of 26,225, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.

Find Installers in Fleetwood

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 Fleetwood

  • Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
  • Local references — ask for completed jobs in Fleetwood 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
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Questions about heat pumps in Fleetwood

How much do heat pumps cost in Fleetwood?
Heat Pumps in Fleetwood cost between £6,314 and £16,450 installed, depending on system size. A typical mid-range system costs around £10,463 including installation and VAT (modelled estimate).
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Fleetwood?
130 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Wyre council area, which covers Fleetwood, between May 2022 and June 2026, according to DESNZ and Ofgem.
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Fleetwood?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Fleetwood, 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 Fleetwood?
The estimated payback period in Fleetwood is around 11 years after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, or about 38 years without it, based on estimated savings of up to £272 a year for a typical home. Actual payback depends on your property insulation, system size and electricity tariff.
Do I need planning permission in Fleetwood?
Most heat pumps installations fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. However, listed buildings, conservation areas and flats may need approval. Always check with your local planning authority in Fleetwood before installation.
How do I find a good installer in Fleetwood?
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers. Check online reviews and verify that the installer holds relevant qualifications before signing any contract.

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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.