The latest UK Residential Central Heating Market Report 2025-2029 provides valuable insights into the market’s current landscape, key influences, competitive dynamics, and future growth prospects, focusing on key sectors including boilers, radiators, heating controls, and heat pumps.
The UK residential central heating market is projected to be valued at approximately £1.48 billion in 2025, representing a growth of 5% from 2024.
Key drivers of the market
Several factors, including the increasing focus on energy efficiency, government initiatives, tighter Building Regulations and the integration of low-carbon technologies are shaping the market.
Despite experiencing sluggish trading conditions in recent years due to a slowdown in housebuilding activity and economic challenges, certain areas such as heat pumps and heating controls have seen continued growth.
A key market influence will be the implementation of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), which will mandate the inclusion of low-carbon heating technologies in new builds in England, signalling the phasing out of fossil fuel boilers in new builds.
Market share breakdown
The report provides a detailed breakdown of the market by product category, revealing that boilers and circulators account for approximately 51% of the total market value, followed by radiators (17%), heating controls (9%), smart heating controls (6%), and heat pumps (15%).
Residential central heating market to surpass £2bn by 2029
Looking ahead, the market is projected to reach a value of over £2 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% compared to 2024. Key drivers of this growth include the increasing adoption of low-carbon heating technologies, government initiatives aimed at achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, and the anticipated uplift in new housing completions.
Rise of sustainable product preference
Air source heat pumps are expected to be the preferred low-carbon heating technology. Other segments of the central heating market, such as smart heating controls and low temperature radiators, are also anticipated to benefit from the introduction of the FHS.
The Residential Central Heating Market Report
The report serves as an essential resource for industry stakeholders, providing critical insights into the dynamics of the UK residential central heating market. As the sector adapts to meet new regulatory standards and evolving consumer demands, manufacturers and suppliers are encouraged to innovate and expand their product offerings to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
