Heat pumps in Newcastle-under-Lyme
£6,513 to £16,970 installed, and 160 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Newcastle-under-Lyme
6kW
£6,513–£8,418
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (36 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,345–£11,948
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).
14kW
£12,724–£16,970
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 18 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.
Newcastle-under-Lyme in numbers
Published statistics for the Newcastle-under-Lyme council area, not our estimates.
160 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Newcastle-under-Lyme council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 81.1% of households in the Newcastle-under-Lyme council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 1.9% oil only and 4.8% electricity only. The council is part of a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium led by Midlands Net Zero Hub, allocated £69,859,402 in principle across the consortium for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Newcastle-under-Lyme council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 160 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 81.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 1.9% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.3% | 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 | £69,859,402 to the consortium led by Midlands Net Zero Hub | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme council area, which covers Newcastle-under-Lyme, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Newcastle-under-Lyme. Combined with West Midlands’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Newcastle-under-Lyme has a population of 76,505, and the area falls within the West Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Newcastle-under-Lyme
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme or Staffordshire
- 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
How much do heat pumps cost in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Do I need planning permission in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
How do I find a good installer in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
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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.