Heat pumps in Nelson
£6,314 to £16,450 installed, and 65 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Nelson
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.
Nelson in numbers
Published statistics for the Pendle council area, not our estimates.
65 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Pendle council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 80.2% of households in the Pendle council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 1.5% oil only and 3.2% 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.
| Pendle council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 65 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 80.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 1.5% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 66% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £35,324,700 to the consortium led by Blackpool | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Nelson 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 Pendle council area, which covers Nelson, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Pendle compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Nelson a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Nelson. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Nelson has a population of 33,805, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Nelson
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 Nelson
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Nelson 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
Questions about heat pumps in Nelson
How much do heat pumps cost in Nelson?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Nelson?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Nelson?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Nelson, 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 Nelson?
Do I need planning permission in Nelson?
How do I find a good installer in Nelson?
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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.