Heat pumps in Preston
£6,510 to £17,510 installed, and 161 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Preston
6kW
£6,510–£8,300
Saves up to £214 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,370–£12,350
Saves up to £298 a year. Pays back in about 11 years after the £7,500 grant (36 years without it).
14kW
£12,140–£17,510
Saves up to £414 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.
Preston in numbers
Published statistics for the Preston council area, not our estimates.
161 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Preston council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 77.3% of households in the Preston council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 1.2% oil only and 8.1% 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.
| Preston council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 161 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 77.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 1.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 42% | 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 |
Preston 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 Preston council area, which covers Preston, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Preston compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Preston a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Preston. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Preston has a population of 141,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Preston
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 Preston
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Preston 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
Heat Pumps by Area in Preston
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Preston. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about heat pumps in Preston
How much do heat pumps cost in Preston?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Preston?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Preston?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Preston, 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 Preston?
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How do I find a good installer in Preston?
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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.