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Heat pumps in Hartlepool

£6,181 to £16,104 installed, and 83 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.

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By Home Energy Quotes · Updated September 2026 · Hartlepool, County Durham

Heat Pumps in Hartlepool

What a system costs in Hartlepool

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.

Hartlepool in numbers

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

83 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Hartlepool council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 82.2% of households in the Hartlepool council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.3% oil only and 4.6% electricity only. Hartlepool has £2,391,408 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.

Hartlepool council areaFigureSource
Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid83DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026
Households on mains gas heating only82.2%Census 2021, ONS
Households on oil heating only0.3%Census 2021, ONS
Households on renewable heating only0.1%Census 2021, ONS
Homes with an EPC rated D to G48%ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025
Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028£2,391,408 allocated to HartlepoolDESNZ, list updated July 2026
Electricity network operatorNorthern Powergrid (North East England)NESO licence area boundaries

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

Grants and funding in Hartlepool

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

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

Hartlepool has £2,391,408 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028. Income and EPC rules apply.

Source: DESNZ, list updated July 2026

Is Hartlepool a good place for heat pumps?

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

Hartlepool has a population of 87,995, and the area falls within the North East region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.

Find Installers in Hartlepool

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 Hartlepool

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

Questions about heat pumps in Hartlepool

How much do heat pumps cost in Hartlepool?
Heat Pumps in Hartlepool cost between £6,181 and £16,104 installed, depending on system size. A typical mid-range system costs around £10,243 including installation and VAT (modelled estimate).
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Hartlepool?
83 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Hartlepool council area, which covers Hartlepool, between May 2022 and June 2026, according to DESNZ and Ofgem.
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Hartlepool?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Hartlepool, 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 Hartlepool?
The estimated payback period in Hartlepool is around 10 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 Hartlepool?
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 Hartlepool before installation.
How do I find a good installer in Hartlepool?
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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Hartlepool on the map

Map of Hartlepool, County Durham
Hartlepool, County Durham and the surrounding area.

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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.