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title: "Heat Pump Installers Rochdale | £7,500 BUS Grant"
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description: "MCS-certified heat pump installers in Rochdale. 120 local homes have claimed the £7,500 BUS grant. Free survey, grant handled for you."
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Heat pumps · Rochdale

# Heat Pump Installers in Rochdale

Alliant Energy installs MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Rochdale, including Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow. We apply for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme for you and deduct it from your invoice. 120 Rochdale homes have already claimed it.

By **Alliant Energy Team**· reviewed by MCS Registered Engineer Last updated 27 September 2026

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120

BUS grants paid in Rochdale

13.3

Per 10,000 homes

56%

Homes at EPC C or above

£7,500

BUS grant

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Looking for heat pump installers in Rochdale? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Rochdale for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 120 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.

Key takeaways for Rochdale

- **120** Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Rochdale from May 2022 to June 2026: **13.3 per 10,000 households**, 5th of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026)).
- 40 grants were paid in 2025/26, the same as the year before.
- **81.5%** of Rochdale households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- **56.4%** of Rochdale homes are EPC band C or above (3rd in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 29.8% of pre-1929 homes are (ONS (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/energyefficiencyofhousinginenglandandwales/2025)).
- 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 Rochdale?

A fully installed air source heat pump in Rochdale typically costs **£8,000–£15,000** before grants. That is in line with Ofgem's national BUS median of £12,908 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026) for April–June 2026. After the £7,500 grant, most Rochdale 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 |

With 34.4% of homes terraced, many Rochdale installs fall into the terrace row: smaller units, but often more radiator upgrades. A new hot water cylinder, radiator upgrades or electrical work are quoted separately after survey. Our heat pump installation page (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/services/heat-pumps) lists every extra.

## Are Rochdale homes suitable for a heat pump?

Rochdale's housing is better insulated than its terraced reputation suggests: 56.4% of homes reach EPC band C or above, above the England average of 53.3%, and 29.8% of its pre-1929 homes do too. Boiler Upgrade Scheme take-up has stalled at 40 grants a year for the last two financial years. Rochdale's 257 oil-heated homes are the strongest candidates here, because they qualify for £9,000.

| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Rochdale | Greater Manchester | England |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Semi-detached | 35.9% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 34.4% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 16.8% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 11.0% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 81.5% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 60.3% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 56.4% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 70 | — | 69 |

A good starting point

Rochdale is above the England average for EPC band C (56.4% vs 53.3%), so more homes here can run a heat pump at low flow temperatures with few radiator changes. Older properties still need a room-by-room heat loss survey. See BUS eligibility for older homes (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/old-property-boiler-upgrade-scheme-eligibility).

### Free heat pump survey in Rochdale

Heat loss survey, BUS application and Warm Homes eligibility check. Free quote in one working day.

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## How many heat pumps have been installed in Rochdale?

120 Rochdale heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is **13.3 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 0.23% of Rochdale homes (England: 1.38%).

| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Rochdale |
| --- | --- |
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 15 |
| 2023/24 | 15 |
| 2024/25 | 40 |
| 2025/26 | 40 |

120

BUS heat pump grants paid in Rochdale, May 2022 – June 2026

BUS Table Q1.2: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026

13.3 / 15 / 35.2

Grants per 10,000 homes: Rochdale / GM / England

BUS Q1.2 ÷ Census 2021 households

257

Rochdale households heated by oil only, eligible for the £9,000 rate

Census 2021 TS046: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021

## Which heat pump grants can Rochdale homeowners claim?

| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Rochdale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 81.5% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 257 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 (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/boiler-upgrade-scheme/)). The Warm Homes: Local Grant (https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/homes-workplaces-and-public-buildings/warm-homes-local-grant-wh-lg-gm-wide-scheme/) is a Greater Manchester-wide scheme delivered by the councils. Rochdale residents apply through the GMCA Retrofit Portal (https://gmca.retrofitportal.org.uk/). More detail is in our Warm Homes Plan Greater Manchester guide (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/warm-homes-plan-greater-manchester-2026) and Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/boiler-upgrade-scheme-2026).

## Which parts of Rochdale do we cover?

We cover all of Rochdale: Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Wardle, Castleton, Norden, Smithy Bridge. Postcodes: OL10–OL12, OL16, M24 (Middleton). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Rochdale 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+
https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/manchester

### Heat pumps in Oldham

Royton · Shaw · Chadderton · Failsworth

95 BUS grants paid · 10.2 per 10,000 homes · 47% EPC C+
https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/oldham

### Heat pumps in Bury

Prestwich · Whitefield · Radcliffe · Ramsbottom

145 BUS grants paid · 18 per 10,000 homes · 45% EPC C+
https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/bury

See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester) page.

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## Heat pump FAQs for Rochdale

### How much does a heat pump cost in Rochdale?

A fully installed air source heat pump in Rochdale 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. 35.9% of Rochdale homes are semi-detached.

### How many heat pump grants have been paid in Rochdale?

120 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Rochdale between May 2022 and June 2026, including 40 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 13.3 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 Rochdale residents?

Yes. Rochdale homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (257 Rochdale 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 Rochdale homes suitable for a heat pump?

Most are. 81.5% of Rochdale households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 56.4% 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 Rochdale do you cover?

All of it, including Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Wardle, Castleton, Norden and Smithy Bridge (postcodes OL10–OL12, OL16, M24 (Middleton)). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.

### How long does a heat pump installation take in Rochdale?

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

Rochdale figures come from Boiler Upgrade Scheme redemptions by local authority (DESNZ/Ofgem, August 2026 release (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026)), Census 2021 tables TS044, TS046 and TS054 (ONS via Nomis (https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021)) and EPC records to March 2025 (ONS (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/energyefficiencyofhousinginenglandandwales/2025)). Per-household rates use 90,225 Rochdale households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.

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          "text": "Most are. 81.5% of Rochdale households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 56.4% 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."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "Which parts of Rochdale do you cover?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "All of it, including Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Wardle, Castleton, Norden and Smithy Bridge (postcodes OL10–OL12, OL16, M24 (Middleton)). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "How long does a heat pump installation take in Rochdale?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "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."
        }
      }
    ]
  }
]
```