Heat pump installation in Leicester
A plain answer on whether your Leicester home suits a heat pump, then a fixed MCS-certified quote with the grant off.
Which Leicester homes suit a heat pump?
Newer estate homes and well-insulated semis are the easy wins in Leicester. They lose heat slowly and usually have space outside for the unit. Victorian terraces are a closer call: solid walls, small yards and narrow alleys can all make it harder. Many interwar and postwar semis need little more than insulation checks and a few larger radiators before a unit goes in.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off an air source heat pump. Your MCS-certified installer claims it and takes it off your bill.
Red-brick Victorian terraces: Achievable on the larger terraces with a usable back yard. The small two-up two-downs are trickier, as solid walls and little outdoor space both count against them.
Interwar and postwar semis: Often a solid candidate. Cavity walls, a loft that can take more insulation and room at the side for the unit all help.
Estates built from the 1990s onwards: Good insulation makes these some of the easiest homes for a heat pump. The main job is finding room for a hot water cylinder.
Heat pump installation prices in Leicester
| Job | Typical price | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Air source heat pump, before any grant | £11,000 to £14,500 | 2 to 5 days |
| After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant | £3,500 to £7,000 | grant applied by installer |
| Radiator upgrades, if needed | £300 to £600 each | same visit |
| Hot water cylinder | usually included | same visit |
Typical prices including VAT, checked October 2026. Your installer gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. More detail in our heat pump installation cost guide.
Is a new boiler the better call?
In a draughty or hard-to-insulate Leicester home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Leicester
- Clarendon Park
- Stoneygate
- Knighton
- Belgrave
- Evington
- Aylestone
- Braunstone
- Oadby
- Wigston
- Birstall
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Nottingham, Heat pump installation in Coventry, Heat pump installation in Northampton, Heat pump installation in Derby
Heat pump installation in Leicester: questions
What is the cost of a heat pump in Leicester?
Expect £11,000 to £14,500 for an air source heat pump before the grant. Once the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant comes off, most people pay about £3,500 to £7,000. Larger radiators, if your home needs them, are priced on their own line.
Is my newer Leicester home a good fit?
Very often. Homes built from the 1990s onwards tend to have cavity insulation and decent double glazing, so a heat pump can run efficiently. The main thing to sort is space for a hot water cylinder, since most of these homes have a combi.
Who applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Your MCS-certified installer does. You need to own the property, have a valid EPC and be replacing a fossil-fuel system such as a gas boiler. The £7,500 is taken off your bill.
Will I need planning permission in Leicester?
Usually not. In England, most air source heat pumps on houses count as permitted development if the unit follows the size and siting rules. Listed homes, conservation areas and flats may need consent, which the installer will check.