Heat Pumps in Edinburgh
Independently writtenEdinburgh's stunning architecture comes with heating challenges — but modern heat pumps are up to the task. Scotland's additional grant funding means Edinburgh homeowners can often get a heat pump installed for less than anywhere else in the UK.
Edinburgh at a glance
3°C
Average winter temperature
Source: Met Office
2800
Heating degree days
Source: Regional data
£1072/yr
Est. heat pump running cost
Source: Ofgem rates Q1 2026
£-38/yr
Est. saving vs gas
Source: Calculated
Housing in Edinburgh
Georgian and Victorian tenements, stone-built terraces, and modern developments. Many older properties are listed or in conservation areas, adding complexity to installations.
Heat pump costs in Edinburgh
An air source heat pump in Edinburgh typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before the £7,500 BUS grant. After the grant, most Edinburgh homeowners pay £500–£7,500.
Running costs depend on your property size and insulation. For a typical 3-bed semi in Edinburgh, expect to pay around £1072 per year to run a heat pump — compared to £1034 for gas heating. That's a saving of approximately £-38 per year.
Edinburgh's colder winters mean higher heating demand, but this also means bigger savings compared to less efficient systems. Modern heat pumps handle Edinburgh temperatures with ease.
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