In Nuneaton and Bedworth, Hinckley and Bosworth, Rugby the average household spends £763 a year on heating — 21% lower than the UK average of £960. Typical homes are 98.0 m² with 5.4 rooms. The local population is around 41,426 residents (Census 2021). Switching to an air-source heat pump could save up to £305 a year for an average home after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.


Areas covered

Nuneaton C & E (town centre, Abbey Green, St Nicolas Park, Horeston Grange, Attleborough, Whitestone, New Hill Top, Chilvers Coton, Caldwell), Burton Hastings, Bramcote

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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 Nuneaton and Bedworth, Hinckley and Bosworth, Rugby are broadly in line with the UK average.

CategoryNational cost range Adjusted for CV11 (×1.00) Net after £7,500 BUS grant
Small flats / simple installs £ 6,000 – £ 7,000 £ 6,000 – £ 7,000 from ~£ 1,000*
2–3-bed semis / moderate upgrades £ 8,000 – £ 12,000 £ 8,000 – £ 12,000 from ~£ 1,000*
Large detached / extensive work £ 13,000 – £ 18,000 £ 13,000 – £ 18,000 £ 5,500 – £ 10,500

* 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 £3,167 for a typical 3-bedroom home after the £7,500 grant.

How much can I save on heating bills?

Roughly £305 per year for the average home at current price-cap rates.

  • £763 Average Heating Cost UK avg £960
  • 98.0 m² Median Floor Area UK avg 84.7 m²
  • 5.4 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)

959 kWh per kWp/year

Dwelling mix

House 76.3% Flat 17.8% Bungalow 4.3% Detached 30% Semi-detached 28.9% Terraced 39.6%

EPC certificates

12,296 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 ~£778/year
Payback: 13.1 years

With heat pump:

Solar saves ~£927/year
Payback: 11.0 years

  • Typical system 5 kW
  • Installation cost ~£10,200
  • Annual generation 4,796 kWh

See detailed solar data for CV11 →

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