Heat pumps in Wrexham
£6,247 to £16,277 installed, and 181 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Wrexham
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.
Wrexham in numbers
Published statistics for the Wrexham council area, not our estimates.
181 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Wrexham council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 74.5% of households in the Wrexham council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 6.9% oil only and 5.1% electricity only.
| Wrexham council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 181 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 74.5% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 6.9% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 52% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | SP Energy Networks (North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Wrexham is served by SP Energy Networks, the electricity network operator for North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire. 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 Wrexham council area, which covers Wrexham, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Wrexham a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Wrexham. Combined with Wales’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Wrexham has a population of 44,785, and the area falls within the Wales region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Wrexham
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 Wrexham
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Wrexham or Wrexham
- 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 Wrexham
How much do heat pumps cost in Wrexham?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Wrexham?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Wrexham?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Wrexham, 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 Wrexham?
Do I need planning permission in Wrexham?
How do I find a good installer in Wrexham?
Get quotes for your home in Wrexham
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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.