Heat Pumps in Leicester
Independently writtenLeicester offers a practical starting point for heat pump installation — moderate climate, competitive installer prices, and a housing stock that suits the technology. The £7,500 BUS grant makes the numbers work for many Leicester homeowners.
Leicester at a glance
4.1°C
Average winter temperature
Source: Met Office
2430
Heating degree days
Source: Regional data
£930/yr
Est. heat pump running cost
Source: Ofgem rates Q1 2026
£-33/yr
Est. saving vs gas
Source: Calculated
Housing in Leicester
Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, and post-war estates. A practical housing stock with many cavity-wall properties well suited to heat pump installation.
Heat pump costs in Leicester
An air source heat pump in Leicester typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before the £7,500 BUS grant. After the grant, most Leicester homeowners pay £500–£7,500.
Running costs depend on your property size and insulation. For a typical 3-bed semi in Leicester, expect to pay around £930 per year to run a heat pump — compared to £897 for gas heating. That's a saving of approximately £-33 per year.
Leicester's moderate climate suits heat pumps well, with good efficiency throughout the heating season.
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