In Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford the average household spends £1,263 a year on heating — 32% higher than the UK average of £960. Typical homes are 110.0 m² with 5.9 rooms. The local population is around 15,883 residents (Census 2021). Switching to an air-source heat pump could save up to £505 a year for an average home after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
Areas covered
Abington, Balsham, Bartlow, Castle Camps, Fulbourn, Great Wilbraham, Hadstock, Hildersham, Horseheath, Linton, Little Abington, Little Wilbraham, Shudy Camps, Teversham, (parts of), Weston Colville, West Wickham, West Wratting
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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 Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford are slightly above the UK average.
| Category | National cost range | Adjusted for CB21 (×1.05) | Net after £7,500 BUS grant |
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| Small flats / simple installs | £ 6,000 – £ 7,000 | £ 6,300 – £ 7,350 | from ~£ 1,000* |
| 2–3-bed semis / moderate upgrades | £ 8,000 – £ 12,000 | £ 8,400 – £ 12,600 | from ~£ 1,000* |
| Large detached / extensive work | £ 13,000 – £ 18,000 | £ 13,650 – £ 18,900 | £ 6,150 – £ 11,400 |
* Minimum net costs rarely fall below £1,000 after grant, since most installs incur at least minor extra work.
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Heat pump FAQs
How much does a heat pump cost here?
About £3,700 for a typical 3-bedroom home after the £7,500 grant.
How much can I save on heating bills?
Roughly £505 per year for the average home at current price-cap rates.
- £1,263 Average Heating Cost UK avg £960
- 110.0 m² Median Floor Area UK avg 84.7 m²
- 5.9 Average Rooms UK avg 4
Compare nearby areas: CB9 (Braintree, West Suffolk) · CB10 (South Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford) · CB11 (Uttlesford) · CB22 (Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire) · CB23 (Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire) · CB24 (Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire)
Heat Pump Installation & Ownership Guide
Everything you need to know
Installation Timeline
Planning Permission Requirements
Maintenance & Ownership Costs
Official Heat Pump Resources & Data Sources
Regulatory & Grants
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Ofgem Energy Price Cap
Official cap figures, update timetable and how rates are calculated. -
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
Grant rules, eligibility checker and application steps. -
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Permitted-Development Rules for Heat Pumps
Full legal criteria (noise ≤ 42 dB(A), unit volume ≤ 1 m³, siting, listed-building caveats). -
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Planning & Noise Guidance (DESNZ)
Plain-language tips on boundary distances and acoustic tests.
Cost, Savings & Best Practice
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Energy Saving Trust – Air-Source Heat Pump Advice
Running-cost calculators, sizing tips and maintenance basics. -
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MCS Best-Practice Heat Pump Guide (PDF)
Detailed but homeowner-friendly design and installation standards. -
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Find an MCS-Certified Installer
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View Study (PDF)
Delta-ee / BEIS Cost Study (2020)
Benchmark install prices we reference in our calculator.
Data Transparency & Carbon
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Census 2021 Postcode Resident & Household Data
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National Grid Carbon Intensity Live Data
Real-time CO₂ per kWh; underpins our carbon-saving estimate in the calculator. -
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Heat Pump Trends
Quarterly data on the number of heat pumps installed in the United Kingdom.