Heat pumps in Hereford
£7,040 to £18,750 installed, and 682 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Hereford
6kW
£7,040–£9,920
Saves up to £213 a year. Pays back in about 5 years after the £7,500 grant (40 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,840–£13,360
Saves up to £302 a year. Pays back in about 14 years after the £7,500 grant (38 years without it).
14kW
£13,690–£18,750
Saves up to £449 a year. Pays back in about 19 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.
Hereford in numbers
Published statistics for the Herefordshire, County of council area, not our estimates.
682 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Herefordshire, County of council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 53.7% of households in the Herefordshire, County of council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 16.2% oil only and 8.1% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Shropshire, allocated £7,418,506 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Herefordshire, County of council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 682 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 53.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 16.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 1.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 54% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £7,418,506 to the consortium led by Shropshire | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Hereford 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 Herefordshire, County of council area, which covers Hereford, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Hereford a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Hereford. Combined with Midlands’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Hereford has a population of 62,000, and the area falls within the Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Hereford
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 Hereford
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Hereford or Herefordshire
- 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 Hereford
How much do heat pumps cost in Hereford?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Hereford?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Hereford?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Hereford, 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 Hereford?
Do I need planning permission in Hereford?
How do I find a good installer in Hereford?
Get quotes for your home in Hereford
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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.