Looking for heat pump installers in Bury? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Bury for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 145 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.
Key takeaways for Bury
- 145 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Bury from May 2022 to June 2026: 18 per 10,000 households, 3rd of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem).
- 59 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 48% on the year before.
- 83.1% of Bury households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- 44.9% of Bury homes are EPC band C or above (9th in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 23.5% of pre-1929 homes are (ONS).
- The typical installed cost is £8,000–£15,000. The national BUS median is £12,908, leaving about £5,400 after the grant.
How much does a heat pump cost in Bury?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Bury typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before grants. That is in line with Ofgem's national BUS median of £12,908 for April–June 2026. After the £7,500 grant, most Bury homeowners pay £500–£7,500.
| Property type | Typical installed cost before grant | After £7,500 BUS grant |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed terrace or flat | £7,000–£10,000 | £0–£2,500 |
| 3-bed semi-detached | £9,000–£13,000 | £1,500–£5,500 |
| 4-bed detached | £11,000–£15,000 | £3,500–£7,500 |
| Oil-heated home (£9,000 BUS rate) | £11,000–£15,000 | £2,000–£6,000 |
Bury's mix of 38.6% semis, 28.3% terraces and 18.8% detached homes spans the whole table. A new hot water cylinder, radiator upgrades or electrical work are quoted separately after survey. Our heat pump installation page lists every extra.
Are Bury homes suitable for a heat pump?
Bury is the smallest borough by households but has the third-highest Boiler Upgrade Scheme take-up in Greater Manchester (18 per 10,000 households). Take-up rose 48% last financial year, from 40 to 59 grants. Only 44.9% of Bury homes are EPC band C or above, the second-lowest in the city region. In Prestwich, Whitefield and Ramsbottom semis, radiator sizing and insulation usually matter more than the heat pump itself.
| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Bury | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 38.6% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 28.3% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 18.8% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 12.1% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 83.1% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 66.9% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 44.9% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 67 | — | 69 |
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How many heat pumps have been installed in Bury?
145 Bury heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is 18 per 10,000 households, above the Greater Manchester average of 15 and well below the England average of 35.2. On EPC records, heat pumps are the main heating in 0.37% of Bury homes (England: 1.38%).
| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Bury |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 15 |
| 2023/24 | 14 |
| 2024/25 | 40 |
| 2025/26 | 59 |
Which heat pump grants can Bury homeowners claim?
| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Bury |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 83.1% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 182 oil-only households (Census 2021) |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant | Up to £15,000 heating + £15,000 upgrades | Owner-occupiers with EPC D–G and income under £36,000 or other qualifying routes |
The BUS grant is paid to your MCS-certified installer and deducted from your invoice (Energy Saving Trust). The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a Greater Manchester-wide scheme delivered by the councils. Bury residents apply through the GMCA Retrofit Portal. More detail is in our Warm Homes Plan Greater Manchester guide and Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide.
Which parts of Bury do we cover?
We cover all of Bury: Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Summerseat, Unsworth, Holcombe Brook. Postcodes: BL0, BL8, BL9, M25 (Prestwich), M26 (Radcliffe), M45 (Whitefield). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Bury for surveys and installations.
Neighbouring boroughs we also cover:
Heat pumps in Manchester
City Centre · Didsbury · Chorlton · Withington
320 BUS grants paid · 14.9 per 10,000 homes · 64% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Bolton
Horwich · Westhoughton · Farnworth · Little Lever
151 BUS grants paid · 12.7 per 10,000 homes · 51% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Rochdale
Heywood · Middleton · Littleborough · Milnrow
120 BUS grants paid · 13.3 per 10,000 homes · 56% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Salford
Eccles · Swinton · Walkden · Worsley
146 BUS grants paid · 12.7 per 10,000 homes · 71% EPC C+
See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers page.
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Heat pump FAQs for Bury
How much does a heat pump cost in Bury?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Bury typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before grants, in line with the national BUS median of £12,908 (April–June 2026). After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, a 3-bed semi usually costs £1,500–£5,500. 38.6% of Bury homes are semi-detached.
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Bury?
145 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Bury between May 2022 and June 2026, including 59 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 18 per 10,000 households, above the Greater Manchester average of 15 and below the England average of 35.2.
Is there a heat pump grant for Bury residents?
Yes. Bury homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (182 Bury households were oil-only in Census 2021). Lower-income households with an EPC of D–G can apply for the Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant through the GMCA Retrofit Portal, which can fully fund a heat pump.
Are Bury homes suitable for a heat pump?
Most are. 83.1% of Bury households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 44.9% of homes are EPC band C or above (England: 53.3%), and homes below band C may need insulation or radiator upgrades first. A heat loss survey confirms this.
Which parts of Bury do you cover?
All of it, including Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Summerseat, Unsworth and Holcombe Brook (postcodes BL0, BL8, BL9, M25 (Prestwich), M26 (Radcliffe), M45 (Whitefield)). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.
How long does a heat pump installation take in Bury?
Typically 2–3 days on site. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme voucher must be approved first, which usually takes 2–4 weeks, and we handle the application. Most customers go from survey to switch-on in 6–10 weeks.
Methodology and sources
Bury figures come from Boiler Upgrade Scheme redemptions by local authority (DESNZ/Ofgem, August 2026 release), Census 2021 tables TS044, TS046 and TS054 (ONS via Nomis) and EPC records to March 2025 (ONS). Per-household rates use 80,694 Bury households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.
