Heat pumps for oil and LPG homes in Cotswold
Figures updated 15 November 2026
6,470 households in Cotswold heat with oil and 1,145 with LPG: 19% of homes here, against 4.5% across England and Wales. That is the 21st highest share of the 318 councils.
| Households heated by oil only | 6,470 |
| Households heated by LPG only | 1,145 |
| Properties not on the gas grid | 17,109 (37%) |
| Heat pumps fitted with the grant since May 2022 | 350 |
That is 8.6 grant-funded heat pumps for every 1,000 households, against 3.9 across England and Wales.
£9,000 off a heat pump that replaces oil or LPG. England and Wales only, for applications made by 31 March 2027. You must own the property (homeowners, landlords and small businesses can apply), be replacing oil or LPG heating, have no mains gas connection, and use an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant. GOV.UK
What a heat pump would save here
A heat pump for a 3-bed home costs about £3,826 after the grant.
Southern England prices (64% of Cotswold postcodes)
| 3-bed home | Fuel a year | Heat pump saves | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached, oil | £1,480 | £404 | 9.5 years |
| Semi-detached, oil | £1,137 | £311 | 12.3 years |
| Detached, LPG | £1,142 | £66 | over 20 years |
West Midlands prices (36% of Cotswold postcodes)
| 3-bed home | Fuel a year | Heat pump saves | Pays back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached, oil | £1,480 | £441 | 8.7 years |
| Semi-detached, oil | £1,137 | £339 | 11.3 years |
| Detached, LPG | £1,142 | £102 | over 20 years |
Median heat demand for each type of home (DESNZ), oil at 109.5p and LPG at 60p a litre, electricity prices for each region. The heat pump runs on Cosy Octopus. Savings at prices from April 2027, when VAT is due to return.
Nearby areas
Census 2021 (ONS) for heating; DESNZ 2024 estimates for properties off the gas grid; DESNZ Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics, May 2022 to September 2026, for heat pumps. Sources