Is Brighton's climate good for heat pumps?

Excellent. Brighton's mild coastal winters (average 5.8°C) mean air source heat pumps run efficiently. Lower heating demand means lower running costs compared to colder regions.

Can I install a heat pump in a Brighton Regency terrace?

Possibly, but with care. Regency terraces often have solid walls and may be in conservation areas. Internal insulation and careful outdoor unit placement are key. Listed building consent may be needed.

How much could I save in Brighton?

At the Ofgem price cap for 1 October–31 December 2026, a heat pump (COP 3.2) costs about £60–£100 a year less to run than a 90%-efficient gas boiler for a home using 9,000–16,000 kWh of heat a year, or around £170–£210 a year less if you also cap off the gas supply and stop paying the gas standing charge (about £108 a year). Brighton's mild climate means lower heat demand, so expect the lower end of that range. Switching from oil saves about £470–£830 a year on fuel at October 2026 prices (heating oil about 11.4p/kWh, not price-capped).

How do I find an installer in Brighton?

Use the MCS installer search to find certified installers who cover your postcode. It's sensible to get more than one written quote from MCS-certified installers and compare what each includes.

Heat Pumps in Brighton

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Brighton's mild coastal climate gives it some of the lowest heating degree days in England — meaning your heat pump works less hard and costs less to run. The £7,500 BUS grant (England and Wales only) is deducted from the installation price.

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

Brighton at a glance

5.8°C

Average winter temperature

Source: Met Office

2000

Heating degree days

Source: Regional data

£823/yr

Est. heat pump running cost

Source: Ofgem rates Q1 2026

£83/yr

Est. saving vs gas

Source: Calculated

Housing in Brighton

Regency and Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas, and modern flats. Many period properties with solid walls, but the mild coastal climate compensates.

Heat pump costs in Brighton

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

Running costs depend on your property size and insulation. For a typical 3-bed semi in Brighton, expect to pay around £823 per year to run a heat pump — compared to £906 for gas heating. That's a saving of approximately £83 per year.

Brighton's mild climate means lower heating demand and higher heat pump efficiency — you'll get more heat per unit of electricity here than in colder regions.

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

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