Heat pumps in Gloucester
£7,360 to £19,520 installed, and 86 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Gloucester
6kW
£7,360–£9,170
Saves up to £216 a year. Pays back in about 4 years after the £7,500 grant (38 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£10,240–£13,060
Saves up to £289 a year. Pays back in about 14 years after the £7,500 grant (40 years without it).
14kW
£13,730–£19,520
Saves up to £389 a year. Pays back in about 23 years after the £7,500 grant (43 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.
Gloucester in numbers
Published statistics for the Gloucester council area, not our estimates.
86 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Gloucester council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 78.7% of households in the Gloucester council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.2% oil only and 9.2% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Stroud, allocated £5,481,399 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Gloucester council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 86 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 78.7% | 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 | 47% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £5,481,399 to the consortium led by Stroud | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Gloucester is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for West 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 Gloucester council area, which covers Gloucester, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Gloucester a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Gloucester. Combined with South West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Gloucester has a population of 136,000, and the area falls within the South West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Gloucester
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 Gloucester
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Gloucester or Gloucestershire
- 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 Gloucester
How much do heat pumps cost in Gloucester?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Gloucester?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Gloucester?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester?
Do I need planning permission in Gloucester?
How do I find a good installer in Gloucester?
Get quotes for your home in Gloucester
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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.