Heat Pump Installation in Evington, Leicester
MCS-certified air source heat pump installation across Evington's three distinct residential areas — the village conservation core, Rowlatts Hill, and Goodwood. £7,500 BUS grant supported. Free survey and written quote.
Last reviewed: 21 May 2026
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£7,500 BUS grant
available toward an MCS-certified heat pump installation in Evington. Statutory figure — gov.uk Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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MCS-certified installation
is required for the BUS grant and to protect manufacturer warranty terms. Every installer in our network is MCS-certified.
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~3–4× the efficiency of a gas boiler
in typical UK conditions, measured by SCOP across a full heating season. Leicester's design winter temperature is around −3.6°C.
Heat pumps in Evington — the local context
Evington has the most heterogeneous housing-stock pattern of the eight Leicester neighbourhoods we cover. The ward — recorded at 17,268 residents at the 2021 Census — comprises three distinct residential areas with different eras and different retrofit profiles. The historical village (around 15% of the area's housing stock) sits at the centre on Main Street, with pre-1920 Victorian and Edwardian properties inside the Evington Conservation Area. The Rowlatts Hill estate (around 35% of stock) was built 1964–67 with two 22-storey blocks of flats and single or two-storey houses in grey brick, plus later 1970s red-brick developments. The Goodwood estate (around 25% of stock) is a 1950s council estate of approximately 1,000 residences in post-war cavity-wall semi-detached typology. The remaining 25% is modern and post-1990 infill spread across the wider area.
The Evington Conservation Area, designated in 1989, covers the historic village core centred on Main Street. Inside the CA boundary, external alterations on principal elevations need planning permission rather than relying on Permitted Development. The exact boundary isn't published street-by-street in the available LCC sources, so per-address verification through the Leicester City Council planning portal is essential before the heat pump survey. Listed-building consent applies separately on St Denys Church (Grade II*) and any individually listed nearby properties.
St Denys Church anchors the village's heritage character. The church is Grade II* listed, dedicated in 1219, with the tower and broach spire from that period, north and south aisles from the 14th century, and the chancel from the 19th century. The church itself is not retrofittable as a heat pump in any routine sense, but the listed-building consent regime around it affects nearby properties — historic property in the village core may carry listed-building constraints separately from the wider Evington CA's planning regime. The 1952-built St Thomas More's Catholic Church, with its distinctive broad west tower, anchors the post-war estate area.
The Rowlatts Hill estate sits on the eastern flank of Evington. The 1964–67 development was mostly single and two-storey grey-brick houses alongside the two 22-storey blocks of flats. The houses retrofit easily with R32 monobloc heat pumps at the 7–8 kW system size typical for the property type; the high-rise blocks involve communal heat systems rather than per-flat installations, which is a different conversation outside the scope of routine BUS-grant work. Council-owned tenancies on Rowlatts Hill have a different funding pathway through Registered Provider schemes rather than BUS — landlords apply through their own retrofit programmes. Owner-occupiers on Rowlatts Hill are eligible for BUS in the standard way.
Goodwood, the 1950s council estate, comprises approximately 1,000 cavity-wall semi-detached residences. These are straightforward R32 monobloc retrofits — typical 7–9 kW system size, side-passage or rear-garden outdoor unit siting, two to four radiator upgrades on the larger rooms, no conservation-area constraints. Like Rowlatts Hill, tenure is mixed: council-tenant routes through the local authority's retrofit programme, owner-occupier and private-landlord routes through BUS.
Off-gas-grid status is the variable worth flagging in Evington. Although LE5 is an LE-postcode suburb where mains-gas connection is likely for the majority, the periphery location and the council-estate typology raise the possibility of off-grid or LPG-serviced properties on parts of Rowlatts Hill and Goodwood. Cadent, the gas network operator for the area, can confirm whether mains gas reaches a particular address. For confirmed off-grid properties currently on oil or LPG, the £9,000 grant rate (applications until 31 March 2027) is the relevant amount rather than the standard £7,500.
Beyond the residential streetscape, Leicester General Hospital is the major local employer anchoring the wider Evington ward, and Evington Park (44 acres, the historic 1953 green space) is the main public amenity. Neither directly constrains installations on adjacent residential streets, but the hospital's catchment shape gives the area a particular employment-and-residence rhythm that's part of its character.
For an Evington heat pump installation, the practical sequence depends on which sub-area the property is in. Village-core Victorian: per-property CA boundary check on the LCC planning portal, R290 heat pump for higher flow temperatures, three to five radiator upgrades, conservation-area planning consultation. Rowlatts Hill or Goodwood: standard PD compliance check, R32 monobloc heat pump at 7–9 kW, two to four radiator upgrades, no CA overhead. All MCS-certified, all with the BUS grant applied by the installer on the homeowner's behalf, three to six days on site.
Heat pump services for Evington
Estate homes have straightforward gardens; the village core sits in a conservation area. Our service pages explain each stage, and an enquiry through this site goes to one local installer from our network.
Paying for a heat pump in Evington
If your household income is under £36,000 and your home is rated EPC D to G, Leicester City Council's Warm Homes: Local Grant may pay for a heat pump or insulation in full.
Otherwise, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme takes £7,500 off for any homeowner or private landlord, with no income test. Some properties on the edge of Evington aren't on Cadent's gas network. If you heat with oil or LPG, the grant is £9,000 on applications by 31 March 2027. Details on our costs and grants page.
Estimated cost in Evington
Evington heat pump installations typically run £8,000–£12,500 before the £7,500 BUS grant — net £500–£5,000. The figure depends heavily on which of the three Evington sub-areas the property sits in.
Post-war estate stock (Rowlatts Hill houses, Goodwood semis). Around 60% of Evington's housing falls into this category — the 1964–67 grey-brick Rowlatts Hill houses and the 1950s Goodwood cavity-wall semis. £8,000–£10,000 gross, £500–£2,500 net after BUS. R32 monobloc heat pumps at 7–8 kW, two to four radiator upgrades, side-passage or rear-garden siting, no conservation-area constraints. Energy-hungry post-war typology can mean undersized radiators throughout — in which case a more comprehensive replacement scope is on the table.
Village-core stock inside the 1989 Evington Conservation Area. Around 15% of the ward — the pre-1920 Victorian and Edwardian streets on Main Street centred on St Denys Church (Grade II*, dedicated 1219, 14th-century aisles, 19th-century chancel). £10,000–£12,500 gross, £2,500–£5,000 net. R290 heat pumps for the higher flow temperatures solid-wall properties need, three to five radiator upgrades, and CA planning fees (usually under £250) on the LCC planning portal. Listed-building consent applies on properties adjacent to St Denys.
22-storey block constraint. The two high-rise blocks on Rowlatts Hill are outside BUS scope for a per-flat installation — communal heat systems are the design conversation here rather than individual property retrofits, and Registered Provider channels rather than BUS are the funding route. This isn't a price point on the typical Evington page so much as a fact about where the BUS work sits in the ward.
Off-grid pricing path. For the small subset of properties confirmed off-grid by Cadent verification, the £9,000 grant rate lifts the after-grant picture by £1,500 versus the standard pathway. The hardware cost doesn't change.
After grant, the typical net Evington installation sits £500–£5,000. The gap to a like-for-like gas boiler swap (£2,500–£4,500) is narrow or negative on the post-war estate stock; heat pump lifespan (15–20 years vs 10–15 for gas) and the gas-versus-electricity price trajectory close it further. Request a quote for a property-specific comparison; the 2026 heat pump cost guide breaks down the cost drivers.
Finding a good installer in Evington
Check the company on the MCS register: without certification there's no grant. Be wary of cold calls offering free heat pumps; genuine free schemes run through the council.
Planning questions for Evington go to Leicester City Council. See finding a trustworthy installer and how we select installers.
Heat pump installation in Evington — FAQ
How long does heat pump installation take in Evington?
Most installations take three to five days at your home, after the survey and quote. Typical estate semis take three to four days.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Evington?
It depends on whether the property is in the village core or one of the post-war estates. The Evington Conservation Area was designated in 1989 and covers the historic village core centred on Main Street. Inside the CA, external alterations on principal elevations need planning permission rather than relying on Permitted Development. The Rowlatts Hill estate (1964–67, two 22-storey blocks plus single and two-storey houses) and the Goodwood estate (1950s, approximately 1,000 residences) fall outside the CA and follow standard PD: the 1.5 m³ outdoor unit volume threshold, the MCS 020(a) noise standard at the nearest residential window, and standard siting clearances. Your installer carries out the per-property planning check before the survey.
How does the village core differ from Rowlatts Hill and Goodwood for heat pump installation?
The three areas are essentially three different retrofit profiles. The village core (pre-1920, around 15% of Evington's housing stock) is solid-wall Victorian and Edwardian property inside the Evington Conservation Area — R290 heat pumps, wider radiator-upgrade scope, CA planning consultation, and potential listed-building consent on the older properties. Rowlatts Hill (1964–67, around 35% of stock, post-war system-built) is grey-brick housing alongside two 22-storey blocks; the houses retrofit easily with R32 monobloc heat pumps. Goodwood (1950s, around 25% of stock, around 1,000 residences) is post-war cavity-wall semi-detached housing — straightforward R32 retrofits. The post-war estates are the easier conversation; the village core is the heritage-aware conversation.
Am I eligible for the £7,500 BUS grant in Evington?
Most homeowners and private landlords are. The grant is £7,500 with no income test, or £9,000 if you heat with oil or LPG (applications by 31 March 2027). Lower-income households may qualify for free Warm Homes funding instead.
Are there off-grid heating properties in Evington?
Possibly — Evington's mixed housing stock includes some periphery property that may not be on mains gas. Parts of Rowlatts Hill and Goodwood may include some off-grid or LPG-heated properties; Cadent, the gas network operator for the area, can confirm whether mains gas reaches a particular address. For confirmed off-grid properties that currently run on oil or LPG, the £9,000 grant rate (on applications made by 31 March 2027) applies rather than the standard £7,500. Your installer's survey checks the existing heating fuel and confirms grant eligibility before the application.
How much does heat pump installation cost in Evington?
Roughly £8,000–£12,000 before the grant and £500–£4,500 after it. Radiators, the cylinder and any microbore pipework make the biggest difference.
What about St Denys Church and other heritage in Evington?
St Denys Church is the centrepiece of Evington's village core — Grade II* listed, dedicated in 1219 with the tower and broach spire from that period, north and south aisles from the 14th century, and the chancel from the 19th century. The church itself isn't a property anyone retrofits as a heat pump, but the listed-building consent regime around the church affects nearby properties: any historic property in the village core may carry listed-building constraints separately from the wider Evington Conservation Area's planning regime. The 1952-built St Thomas More's Catholic Church, with its distinctive broad west tower, anchors the post-war estate area. Evington Park (44 acres, the historic 1953 green space) is the area's main public amenity and doesn't directly constrain installations on adjacent streets.
Will I need new radiators with a heat pump in an Evington home?
Some, most likely. Post-war estate homes often need little radiator work. Larger radiators let the heat pump run at a lower, more efficient temperature.
Get a Evington heat pump quote
Submit the form on the homepage with your LE5 postcode and a note about your property. We'll route the enquiry to an installer in our network whose coverage of Evington and brand portfolio fit. The survey is free; the written quote shows the actual figure you'd pay after the £7,500 BUS grant has been deducted, with any required radiator upgrades or hot water cylinder costs included.