In South Derbyshire, Derby the average household spends £748 a year on heating — 22% lower than the UK average of £960. Typical homes are 72.0 m² with 4.2 rooms. The local population is around 59,999 residents (Census 2021). Switching to an air-source heat pump could save up to £299 a year for an average home after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.


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Derby SE, Sector 1: City Point Estate, Derby, Sector 3:, Stenson Fields, Sector 5: Boulton Moor, Sector 8:, Pride Park, Wilmorton, Derby, Osmaston, Derby, Crewton, Sector 9:, Sinfin, Derby, Allenton, Derby, Shelton Lock, Derby, Sector 0:, Alvaston, Derby, Boulton, Derby

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Typical air-source heat-pump installation costs range from about £6,000 at the low end to roughly £18,000 at the high end. Most homes fall somewhere between £7,000 and £15,000. These prices are before the £7,500 BUS grant (in addition, qualifying rural and island homes in Scotland may receive a further £1,500 uplift under the Home Energy Scotland scheme, for up to £9 000 of grant funding).

Installation costs in South Derbyshire, Derby are broadly in line with the UK average.

CategoryNational cost range Adjusted for DE24 (×0.98) Net after £7,500 BUS grant
Small flats / simple installs £ 6,000 – £ 7,000 £ 5,880 – £ 6,860 from ~£ 1,000*
2–3-bed semis / moderate upgrades £ 8,000 – £ 12,000 £ 7,840 – £ 11,760 from ~£ 1,000*
Large detached / extensive work £ 13,000 – £ 18,000 £ 12,740 – £ 17,640 £ 5,240 – £ 10,140

* Minimum net costs rarely fall below £1,000 after grant, since most installs incur at least minor extra work.

Lower end
  • Minimal groundwork or plumbing modification required
  • Well-insulated homes that only need a compact ASHP unit
Mid end
  • Moderate radiator or underfloor-heating upgrades
  • Typical pump size (8–12 kW)
Upper end
  • Large detached houses or older properties needing major pipework
  • Extensive insulation or radiator replacement
  • Multi-zone controls and bespoke system design

Heat pump FAQs

How much does a heat pump cost here?

About £2,953 for a typical 3-bedroom home after the £7,500 grant.

How much can I save on heating bills?

Roughly £299 per year for the average home at current price-cap rates.

  • £748 Average Heating Cost UK avg £960
  • 72.0 m² Median Floor Area UK avg 84.7 m²
  • 4.2 Average Rooms UK avg 4.4

Local energy snapshot

Latest tariff window: 2025Q4

Ofgem region & price cap

East Midlands · 25.55p/kWh · 49.09p/day

PV potential (south-facing)

960 kWh per kWp/year

Dwelling mix

House 76.5% Flat 13% Bungalow 7.6% Detached 17.4% Semi-detached 42% Terraced 37.5%

EPC certificates

14,505 on record

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Also in Your Area: Solar Panel Potential

Heat pumps increase electricity usage. Solar panels can offset your higher bills.

Without heat pump:

Solar saves ~£623/year
Payback: 13.0 years

With heat pump:

Solar saves ~£742/year
Payback: 10.9 years

  • Typical system 4 kW
  • Installation cost ~£8,100
  • Annual generation 3,840 kWh

See detailed solar data for DE24 →

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