- Area
- Lancashire
- Postcode district
- BB5
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Rawtenstall, Blackburn, Darwen
Accrington is in Lancashire, and the nearest towns we also cover include Rawtenstall and Blackburn. Whether you are replacing a gas, oil or electric system, the design starts with measuring how much heat each room loses on a cold day.
Heat pump services in Accrington
All services in Accrington:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Accrington can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Accrington
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Lancashire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Accrington can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,300–£12,250 | £1,800–£4,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 | £2,800–£5,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 | £4,250–£7,700 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 | £6,200–£10,150 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 | £8,650–£14,550 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Short winter days in Accrington and what they mean
On the shortest day Accrington gets only about 7 hours 25 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
Heat pumps in Accrington: questions
Do you cover Rawtenstall as well as Accrington?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Rawtenstall, which is about 5 miles south-east of Accrington, and across Lancashire.
How soon can you survey a home in Accrington?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Lancashire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Accrington that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Accrington, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does an Accrington home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Accrington home.