How do I find a heat pump installer in Cambridge?

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.

How cold does it get in Cambridge?

Cambridge winters average around 3.8°C, with occasional dips below zero. This is well within the efficient operating range of modern air source heat pumps. A correctly sized system maintains 20°C+ indoors even on the coldest days.

How much could I save in Cambridge?

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). Against the cost of a new gas boiler (about £3,000), payback on a heat pump at the median net cost of about £5,400 is roughly 11–14 years.

Can I get a heat pump in a listed Cambridge property?

Listed properties may need listed building consent for external heat pump units. Ground source systems are invisible once installed and may be preferred. Consult both your installer and Cambridge City Council heritage team.

Heat Pumps in Cambridge

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While East Anglia's winters are slightly colder than the south coast, modern heat pumps handle Cambridge conditions with ease. 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

Cambridge at a glance

3.8°C

Average winter temperature

Source: Met Office

2480

Heating degree days

Source: Regional data

£1020/yr

Est. heat pump running cost

Source: Ofgem rates Q1 2026

£103/yr

Est. saving vs gas

Source: Calculated

Housing in Cambridge

Victorian and Edwardian terraces, modern estates, and some period properties. Older solid-wall homes may need insulation work before a heat pump performs at its best.

Heat pump costs in Cambridge

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

Running costs depend on your property size and insulation. For a typical 3-bed semi in Cambridge, expect to pay around £1020 per year to run a heat pump — compared to £1123 for gas heating. That's a saving of approximately £103 per year.

Cambridge'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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