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Heat Pumps in Birmingham

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Birmingham sits in the heart of England with moderate winter temperatures that suit heat pumps well. The city's large stock of 1930s–1960s semis with cavity walls makes many homes strong candidates for a straightforward installation.

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UK semi-detached houses typical of the local area suitable for heat pump installation

Birmingham at a glance

4.3°C

Average winter temperature

Source: Met Office

2380

Heating degree days

Source: Regional data

£911/yr

Est. heat pump running cost

Source: Ofgem rates Q1 2026

£-32/yr

Est. saving vs gas

Source: Calculated

Housing in Birmingham

Mixed housing stock including 1930s semis, post-war council estates, Victorian terraces, and modern developments. Many cavity wall properties suitable for heat pumps with minimal upgrades.

Heat pump costs in Birmingham

An air source heat pump in Birmingham typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before the £7,500 BUS grant. After the grant, most Birmingham homeowners pay £500–£7,500.

Running costs depend on your property size and insulation. For a typical 3-bed semi in Birmingham, expect to pay around £911 per year to run a heat pump — compared to £879 for gas heating. That's a saving of approximately £-32 per year.

Birmingham's moderate climate suits heat pumps well, with good efficiency throughout the heating season.

Air source heat pump installed at a semi-detached house in the local area

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