Air source heat pump cost in the East of England
An air source heat pump in the East of England typically costs £14,000 installed — 6% above the UK average of £13,000. After VAT and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme you would pay £6,500. Most jobs here fall between £8,500 and £19,000.
- Typical installed £14,000
- vs UK average +6%
- After grant £6,500
- Trade day rate £195–£260
What you would actually pay
3-bed semi · the East of England- Typical installed cost Air source heat pump, supplied and fitted
- £14,000
- VAT at 0% Energy-saving materials, until 31 March 2027
- £0
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme Your installer applies on your behalf and the grant comes off the quote.
- −£7,500
- Net cost to you
- £6,500
This 0% rate ends on 31 March 2027. The date that counts is when the work is completed, not when you sign. Check on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab).
If you borrowed £6,500.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £180.56 a month — £6,500.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £180.40.
Illustration only — not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
What affects air source heat pump costs in the East of England
Tradespeople in the East of England typically charge £195 to £260 a day, which is 6% above the UK average and the single biggest reason prices here differ from the national figure.
A region of two halves. The Cambridge, Peterborough and Essex corridors have grown quickly and are dominated by post-war and recent cavity-walled housing. Rural Norfolk and Suffolk hold a much older stock, including timber-framed, flint and clay lump construction that needs breathable repair rather than modern sealed systems. Thatch survives in enough quantity here to be a live consideration for roofers.
Along with the South East, this is the driest part of the UK at around 600mm a year, and East Anglia in particular is closer to a continental climate than the rest of the country. That means more frost than the mild west, and more of the freeze-thaw cycling that opens up pointing and flat roofs. The coast is flat and exposed, with little shelter from easterly wind.
Planning and building regulations in the East of England
The Broads has National Park status, and the region has a high density of listed buildings in its market towns and villages. Thatched properties carry their own fire and insurance requirements that affect adjacent roofing and chimney work.
Grants and schemes in the East of England
Boiler Upgrade Scheme — Your installer applies on your behalf and the grant comes off the quote. Full details and eligibility .
You may also be eligible for
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) — Means-tested and funded by energy suppliers rather than government, so it is not deducted from the prices on this page.
Eligibility and scheme details change. Always check the official page before you commit to the work.
How the East of England compares
| Region | Typical installed | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £16,500 | +25% |
| South East | £15,000 | +17% |
| South West | £14,500 | +10% |
| East of England · you are here | £14,000 | +6% |
| East Midlands | £13,000 | UK average |
| West Midlands | £13,500 | +4% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £13,000 | UK average |
| North West | £12,500 | −2% |
| North East | £12,500 | −5% |
| Scotland | £13,500 | +2% |
| Wales | £12,000 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £11,500 | −12% |
Regional figures scale our UK guide price by local labour rates. They are indicative, not quotations.