Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Corby

Corby's housing and why ECO4 matters here

Corby's story is unusual in Northamptonshire. It grew from a village into a major steel town in the 1930s, expanding under the post-war new town programme to house workers, many of whom came from Scotland. The result is a town with a large share of post-war estate housing and a strong social housing presence, followed by a wave of modern regeneration homes after the steelworks closed.

This housing profile is why ECO4 is so relevant in Corby. The scheme fully funds heat pump installations for benefit-receiving households in homes rated EPC D or below, and Corby has a higher concentration of qualifying homes than the county average. For many residents that means a heat pump at no cost rather than a part-funded one. Read the detail on our ECO4 eligibility guide.

Post-war estate housing

The estates built during Corby's steel-town expansion, across central Corby and areas like Kingswood and Lloyds, generally have cavity walls and gardens. Once loft insulation is topped up, these are practical heat pump conversions with room for an outdoor unit. Many fall within ECO4 eligibility too.

Regeneration and modern homes

Oakley Vale, Great Oakley, Priors Hall Park and the developments around the rebuilt town centre are modern, well-insulated homes. These have low heat demand and suit heat pumps easily, usually needing a smaller system and little or no radiator work.

Grants and funding in Corby

Corby households have an unusually strong set of options. ECO4 can fully fund installations for eligible benefit-receiving homes. For everyone else, the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applies, alongside 0% VAT and North Northamptonshire Council's energy and insulation grants. We work out which route gives you the lowest cost. Full detail is on our grants and funding page.

Costs in Corby

Eligible ECO4 households may pay nothing. For other homeowners, expect £8,000 to £13,000 before grants, dropping to £500 to £5,500 after the £7,500 BUS grant and 0% VAT. Modern regeneration homes sit at the lower end. We quote a fixed price after the survey, with the grant and any funding route clearly shown.

A local team for Corby

Corby is part of our core Northamptonshire service area. Our local engineers survey and install to MCS standards, and we are nearby for servicing afterwards. Whether you might qualify for a free ECO4 heat pump or want a grant-funded installation, start with a free eligibility check via our contact page.