Looking for heat pump installers in Manchester? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Manchester for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 320 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.
Key takeaways for Manchester
- 320 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Manchester from May 2022 to June 2026: 14.9 per 10,000 households, 4th of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem).
- 112 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 9% on the year before.
- 67.0% of Manchester households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- 64.0% of Manchester homes are EPC band C or above (2nd in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 27.0% 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 Manchester?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 |
Manchester's mix of 31.9% semis, 28.0% terraces and 5.4% 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 Manchester homes suitable for a heat pump?
Manchester has the most flats and the most renters of any Greater Manchester borough, so the heat pump market here is really two markets. The owner-occupied Victorian and Edwardian terraces and inter-war semis of Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington and Levenshulme suit a monobloc air source heat pump at the rear of the property, while flats usually need a communal or landlord-led solution. Manchester also has the highest count of homes already heated by renewables alone in the city region (400 households in Census 2021).
| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Manchester | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 31.9% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 28.0% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 5.4% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 28.1% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 67.0% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 37.2% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 64.0% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 71 | — | 69 |
A good starting point
28.1% of Manchester homes are purpose-built flats. Individual heat pumps are possible with freeholder consent, and landlords should read our Warm Homes Plan guide for landlords.
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How many heat pumps have been installed in Manchester?
320 Manchester heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is 14.9 per 10,000 households, below 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 0.77% of Manchester homes (England: 1.38%).
| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Manchester |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 24 |
| 2023/24 | 37 |
| 2024/25 | 103 |
| 2025/26 | 112 |
Which heat pump grants can Manchester homeowners claim?
| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 67.0% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 193 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. Manchester 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 Manchester do we cover?
We cover all of Manchester: City Centre, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Levenshulme, Burnage, Wythenshawe, Harpurhey. Postcodes: M1–M40 (Manchester city), M90. Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Manchester for surveys and installations.
Neighbouring boroughs we also cover:
Heat pumps in Stockport
Bramhall · Cheadle · Cheadle Hulme · Hazel Grove
271 BUS grants paid · 21.4 per 10,000 homes · 42% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Oldham
Royton · Shaw · Chadderton · Failsworth
95 BUS grants paid · 10.2 per 10,000 homes · 47% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Salford
Eccles · Swinton · Walkden · Worsley
146 BUS grants paid · 12.7 per 10,000 homes · 71% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Trafford
Altrincham · Sale · Stretford · Urmston
243 BUS grants paid · 25.2 per 10,000 homes · 45% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Tameside
Ashton-under-Lyne · Hyde · Stalybridge · Denton
99 BUS grants paid · 9.9 per 10,000 homes · 52% EPC C+
See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers page.
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Heat pump FAQs for Manchester
How much does a heat pump cost in Manchester?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Manchester 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. 31.9% of Manchester homes are semi-detached.
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Manchester?
320 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Manchester between May 2022 and June 2026, including 112 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 14.9 per 10,000 households, below the Greater Manchester average of 15 and below the England average of 35.2.
Is there a heat pump grant for Manchester residents?
Yes. Manchester homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (193 Manchester 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 Manchester homes suitable for a heat pump?
Most are. 67.0% of Manchester households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 64.0% 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 Manchester do you cover?
All of it, including City Centre, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Levenshulme, Burnage, Wythenshawe and Harpurhey (postcodes M1–M40 (Manchester city), M90). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.
How long does a heat pump installation take in Manchester?
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
Manchester 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 214,735 Manchester households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.
