Air source heat pump cost in the North East
An air source heat pump in the North East typically costs £12,500 installed — 5% below the UK average of £13,000. After VAT and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme you would pay £5,000. Most jobs here fall between £7,600 and £17,000.
- Typical installed £12,500
- vs UK average −5%
- After grant £5,000
- Trade day rate £155–£210
What you would actually pay
3-bed semi · the North East- Typical installed cost Air source heat pump, supplied and fitted
- £12,500
- 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
- £5,000
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 £5,000.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £138.89 a month — £5,000.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £138.85.
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 North East
Tradespeople in the North East typically charge £155 to £210 a day, which is 5% below the UK average and the single biggest reason prices here differ from the national figure.
Tyneside flats are the regional signature: purpose-built two-storey terraces split into upper and lower dwellings with separate front doors, which raises questions about shared roofs and responsibility that do not arise elsewhere. Colliery terraces run through the Durham coalfield, and Northumberland is stone-built and rural. Much of the stock is pre-1919 and solid-walled.
Drier than the North West, sheltered by the Pennines, but colder and more exposed. The region records among the highest numbers of air frost days in England, and the North Sea coast takes persistent easterly wind with salt carried well inland. Cold and exposure matter more here than rainfall volume, which affects both insulation priorities and heat pump sizing.
Planning and building regulations in the North East
Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape cover much of the north of the region. Durham city centre is a World Heritage Site, and the Tyneside flat stock sits in extensive conservation areas where roofing materials must be matched.
Grants and schemes in the North East
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 North East compares
| Region | Typical installed | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £16,500 | +25% |
| South East | £15,000 | +17% |
| South West | £14,500 | +10% |
| East of England | £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 · you are here | £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.