Heat pumps in Neath
£6,247 to £16,277 installed, and 62 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Neath
6kW
£6,247–£8,074
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£8,963–£11,460
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).
14kW
£12,204–£16,277
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.
Neath in numbers
Published statistics for the Neath Port Talbot council area, not our estimates.
62 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Neath Port Talbot council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 82.6% of households in the Neath Port Talbot council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 3.1% oil only and 3.2% electricity only.
| Neath Port Talbot council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 62 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 82.6% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 3.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 48% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Neath is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for South Wales. 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 Neath Port Talbot council area, which covers Neath, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Neath a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Neath. Combined with Wales’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Neath has a population of 40,730, and the area falls within the Wales region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Neath
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 Neath
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Neath or Neath Port Talbot
- 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 Neath
How much do heat pumps cost in Neath?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Neath?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Neath?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Neath, 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 Neath?
Do I need planning permission in Neath?
How do I find a good installer in Neath?
Get quotes for your home in Neath
Up to three approved installers who cover Neath may contact you. Free, no obligation.
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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.