- Area
- Northumberland
- Postcode district
- NE24
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bedlington, Ashington, Cramlington
Blyth is in Northumberland. 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, and survey arrangements for Blyth are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Blyth
All services in Blyth:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Blyth 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.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Blyth
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Northumberland, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,400–£12,400 | £1,900–£4,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,400–£13,350 | £2,900–£5,850 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,900–£15,350 | £4,400–£7,850 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,850–£17,800 | £6,350–£10,300 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,350–£22,300 | £8,850–£14,800 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Blyth
Blyth sees roughly 7 hours 08 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 24 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
Heat pumps in Blyth: questions
Do you cover Bedlington as well as Blyth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Bedlington, which is about 3 miles west of Blyth, and across Northumberland.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Blyth house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Blyth home.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Blyth?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Blyth home gives a room-by-room list.
What size heat pump does a Blyth 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 Blyth home.