Infrared panels in Blackpool
£150 to £1,910 installed, and 64% of homes in the council area rated EPC D to G.
What infrared heating costs in Blackpool
1–2 panels
£150–£320
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
3–5 panels (most common)
£400–£800
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
6+ panels
£970–£1,910
We don’t publish a saving figure for this upgrade.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled March 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Blackpool in numbers
Published statistics for the Blackpool council area, not our estimates.
At the 2021 Census, 9.4% of households in the Blackpool council area used electric heating only and 78.2% mains gas only. 64% of homes with an EPC in the Blackpool council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 65, which is band D.
| Blackpool council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Households on electric heating only | 9.4% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 78.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 64% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 65 (band D) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
These are published official statistics for the Blackpool council area, which covers Blackpool, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Blackpool compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Blackpool a good place for infrared panels?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to infrared panels installations throughout Blackpool. Combined with North West’s energy prices, infrared panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Blackpool has a population of 149,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for infrared panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Blackpool 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
Infrared Panels by Area in Blackpool
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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.