How homes in and around Telford are heated
Telford is the most gas-connected town in the county, so most homes here would get the standard £7,500 grant. Oil heating is mainly in the rural north of the borough.
| Census 2021, households | Mains gas only | Oil only | LPG only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford (65,543 households) | 83% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Oil-only heating in the rural wards nearby:
- Wrockwardine: 21.5%
- Edgmond and Ercall Magna: 19.9%
- Church Aston and Lilleshall: 11.2%
Ward figures from Census 2021. Homes with more than one heating type are not included in these shares.
What the grant means locally
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme takes £7,500 off an air source or ground source heat pump, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection. Your MCS certified installer applies and takes it off your quote. Installing a heat pump also carries 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. Typical air source prices after the grant are about £3,500 to £8,000, or about £2,000 to £6,500 with the £9,000 grant: see our heat pump price guide.
Energy efficiency of Telford homes
A new town designated in 1963 and extended in 1968 to take in Wellington, Oakengates and the Ironbridge Gorge. Over a quarter of homes were built between 1965 and 1982, so many are on their second or third set of windows. Of homes with an energy certificate, about 35% across Telford & Wrekin, higher on the older estates are rated D or below. A good installer will check insulation and radiators as part of a room-by-room heat loss survey before quoting.
Good to know in Telford
In the Ironbridge Gorge the Severn reached 7.04 metres at the Buildwas gauge in November 2000, and the Environment Agency lists flooding to property in Ironbridge. Anyone paving a front garden near the river should plan the drainage carefully.
Help for lower income households
- Telford Energy Advice: Free, impartial energy advice and help applying for grants, from Telford & Wrekin Council and Marches Energy Agency.
- Warm and Well Telford: For eligible households, can fund up to two energy efficient windows and one external door. Eligibility depends on income or benefits and the home's energy rating.
Common questions
Can I get the £9,000 heat pump grant in Telford?
If your home is heated by oil or LPG and has no mains gas connection, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £9,000 off an air source or ground source heat pump until March 2027; otherwise it is £7,500. Eligibility criteria apply and the installer must be MCS certified. Telford is the most gas-connected town in the county, so most homes here would get the standard £7,500 grant. Oil heating is mainly in the rural north of the borough.
How much does a heat pump cost after the grant?
Based on the government's figures for real installations, most air source heat pumps cost about £3,500 to £8,000 after the £7,500 grant, or about £2,000 to £6,500 after the £9,000 grant. See our full price guide.
Is Shropshire Quotes part of the grant scheme?
No. We are an independent business and do not award grants. Your installer applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and takes it off your quote.
Heat pumps in nearby towns
Sources
- Census 2021, central heating (TS046), Nomis
- DESNZ, properties not connected to the gas network, 2024
- ONS, energy efficiency of housing (EPC band C or above)
- VOA, council tax stock of properties 2025 (build period)
- Historic England, National Heritage List for England
- Shropshire Council, conservation areas and Article 4 guidance
- Telford & Wrekin Council, conservation areas
- Telford & Wrekin Council, Article 4 Direction (Ironbridge Gorge)
- GOV.UK, check for flooding (river gauges)