Air Source Heat Pumps For All New Homes at Church Farm

Pye Homes has confirmed it is installing air source heat pumps in every home at its new Church Farm community development in Radley. 

The pumps are an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional gas and oil boilers, and also have the potential to significantly reduce overall energy bills 

Church Farm, which will eventually include 240 properties, is being developed in line with Pye's 'how we build principles', based on the belief landowners have a social, economic and moral responsibility to deliver quality housing solutions of which its local community can be proud. 

“Air source heat pumps are a low carbon way to heat your home, which is not only better for the environment but also has the potential to help save money on energy bills,” said Pye Homes' MD Graham Flint.

“At Church Farm on average we have improved the current Building Regulations level of carbon emissions by as much as 60% as a result of adopting air source heat pumps combined with the photovoltaic panels that we're also installing in every home,” he added. 

Air source heat pumps work like refrigerators in reverse, taking heat from the air, compressing it into liquid which increases its temperature. The pump will then transfer the heat to the home's central heating system.

All of the houses will also have an EPC rating of A, giving every homeowner a greater level of comfort, with the potential to further reduce heating costs. 

The air source heat pumps and solar panels are part of a series of green initiatives which are being incorporated into the new development. 

The site will also have a higher-than-average biodiversity net gain, and feature natural landscaping to encourage and protect local wildlife, including the introduction of badger corridors. 

A new cycle link between Radley and Oxford via Kennington will be part of the development along with additional public open spaces, public transport infrastructure and pedestrian crossing areas – all aimed at encouraging greener lifestyle choices. 

The site will include 84 affordable homes; 21 of which will be shared ownership and the remaining 63 will form part of an affordable rent scheme, with 156 properties available to buy on the open market. 

Issued on behalf of Pye Homes Blenheim. For more information please contact: Rachel Leach at rleach@blenheimestate.com, or Drew Cunliffe at drew@flamingo-marketing.co.uk.

About Pye Homes

Formed in 1927 and based in Oxford, Pye Homes has built up a wealth of experience with successful developments in many counties including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and West Sussex. Pye Homes is part of the Blenheim group of companies which also includes Blenheim Estate Homes.

The company is currently building new homes at Hanborough Gate, Park View and Church Farm. All Pye Homes developments follow their 'The way we build principles' which take inspiration from the Legacy Principles held by Blenheim Estate Homes and include a commitment to building with respect for tradition, designing for harmony, caring for customers and concern for the environment.