Looking for heat pump installers in Salford? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Salford for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 146 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.
Key takeaways for Salford
- 146 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Salford from May 2022 to June 2026: 12.7 per 10,000 households, 7th of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem).
- 63 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 40% on the year before.
- 69.4% of Salford households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- 71.2% of Salford homes are EPC band C or above (1st in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 26.8% 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 Salford?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Salford 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 Salford 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 |
Salford's mix of 34.7% semis, 25.4% terraces and 9.4% 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 Salford homes suitable for a heat pump?
Salford has the most energy-efficient housing in Greater Manchester: 71.2% of homes are EPC band C or above, and the median EPC score is 74 against 69 for England. It also has the highest heat pump share on EPC records in the city region (1.11%), in a borough where 27.8% of homes are purpose-built flats. For owner-occupied semis and terraces in Eccles, Swinton, Walkden and Worsley, a good existing EPC often means a smaller, cheaper heat pump and fewer radiator upgrades.
| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Salford | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 34.7% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 25.4% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 9.4% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 27.8% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 69.4% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 47.0% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 71.2% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 74 | — | 69 |
A good starting point
27.8% of Salford 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 Salford?
146 Salford heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is 12.7 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 1.11% of Salford homes (England: 1.38%).
| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Salford |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 9 |
| 2023/24 | 19 |
| 2024/25 | 45 |
| 2025/26 | 63 |
Which heat pump grants can Salford homeowners claim?
| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Salford |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 69.4% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 161 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. Salford 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 Salford do we cover?
We cover all of Salford: Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Worsley, Irlam, Cadishead, Pendlebury, Little Hulton. Postcodes: M3, M5–M7, M27, M28, M30, M38, M44, M50. Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Salford 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 Wigan
Leigh · Atherton · Hindley · Standish
177 BUS grants paid · 12.4 per 10,000 homes · 54% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Bury
Prestwich · Whitefield · Radcliffe · Ramsbottom
145 BUS grants paid · 18 per 10,000 homes · 45% EPC C+
Heat pumps in Trafford
Altrincham · Sale · Stretford · Urmston
243 BUS grants paid · 25.2 per 10,000 homes · 45% EPC C+
See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers page.
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Heat pump FAQs for Salford
How much does a heat pump cost in Salford?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Salford 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. 34.7% of Salford homes are semi-detached.
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Salford?
146 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Salford between May 2022 and June 2026, including 63 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 12.7 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 Salford residents?
Yes. Salford homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (161 Salford 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 Salford homes suitable for a heat pump?
Most are. 69.4% of Salford households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 71.2% 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 Salford do you cover?
All of it, including Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Worsley, Irlam, Cadishead, Pendlebury and Little Hulton (postcodes M3, M5–M7, M27, M28, M30, M38, M44, M50). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.
How long does a heat pump installation take in Salford?
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
Salford 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 115,116 Salford households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.
