Heat pumps in Northampton
£6,447 to £16,797 installed, and 750 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Northampton
6kW
£6,447–£8,332
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (36 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,249–£11,827
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).
14kW
£12,594–£16,797
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.
Northampton in numbers
Published statistics for the West Northamptonshire council area, not our estimates.
750 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the West Northamptonshire council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 72.9% of households in the West Northamptonshire council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 5% oil only and 8.2% electricity only. West Northamptonshire has £2,606,931 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| West Northamptonshire council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 750 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 72.9% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 5% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 43% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £2,606,931 allocated to West Northamptonshire | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Northampton is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for East 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 West Northamptonshire council area, which covers Northampton, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Northampton a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Northampton. Combined with East Midlands’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Northampton has a population of 243,520, and the area falls within the East Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Northampton
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 Northampton
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Northampton or Northamptonshire
- 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 Northampton
How much do heat pumps cost in Northampton?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Northampton?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Northampton?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Northampton, 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 Northampton?
Do I need planning permission in Northampton?
How do I find a good installer in Northampton?
Get quotes for your home in Northampton
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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.