- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- OX26
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Oxford, Brackley, Buckingham
Homes in Bicester and the wider OX26 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Oxford (about 11 miles south-west) and Brackley.
Heat pump services in Bicester
All services in Bicester:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Bicester quote.
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 Bicester
Guide prices for Bicester and the rest of Oxfordshire are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,900–£13,000 | £2,400–£5,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,900–£14,050 | £3,400–£6,550 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,500–£16,100 | £5,000–£8,600 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,550–£18,700 | £7,050–£11,200 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,150–£23,400 | £9,650–£15,900 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Bicester
Bicester has about 7 hours 45 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 43 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
Heat pumps in Bicester: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Bicester?
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 Bicester home gives a room-by-room list.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Bicester 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 Bicester home.
What size heat pump does a Bicester 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 Bicester home.
How soon can you survey a home in Bicester?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Oxfordshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.