Looking for heat pump installers in Tameside? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Tameside for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 99 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.
Key takeaways for Tameside
- 99 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Tameside from May 2022 to June 2026: 9.9 per 10,000 households, 10th of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem).
- 41 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 32% on the year before.
- 82.0% of Tameside households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- 51.7% of Tameside homes are EPC band C or above (5th in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 23.6% 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 Tameside?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Tameside 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 Tameside 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 34.1% of homes terraced, many Tameside 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 lists every extra.
Are Tameside homes suitable for a heat pump?
Tameside has the lowest Boiler Upgrade Scheme take-up in Greater Manchester, at 9.9 grants per 10,000 households, less than a third of the England rate. That's despite a housing stock (34% terraced, 39% semi-detached, 82% on mains gas) that matches the profile most BUS-funded heat pumps go into. Homes in Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge and Denton are under-served rather than unsuitable.
| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Tameside | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 38.6% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 34.1% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 12.0% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 12.9% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 82.0% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 60.8% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 51.7% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 69 | — | 69 |
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How many heat pumps have been installed in Tameside?
99 Tameside heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is 9.9 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 0.13% of Tameside homes (England: 1.38%).
| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Tameside |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 6 |
| 2023/24 | 16 |
| 2024/25 | 31 |
| 2025/26 | 41 |
Which heat pump grants can Tameside homeowners claim?
| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Tameside |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 82.0% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 168 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. Tameside 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 Tameside do we cover?
We cover all of Tameside: Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Mossley, Audenshaw. Postcodes: OL5–OL7, SK14–SK16, M34, M43. Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Tameside 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 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+
See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers page.
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Heat pump FAQs for Tameside
How much does a heat pump cost in Tameside?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Tameside 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 Tameside homes are semi-detached.
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Tameside?
99 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Tameside between May 2022 and June 2026, including 41 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 9.9 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 Tameside residents?
Yes. Tameside homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (168 Tameside 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 Tameside homes suitable for a heat pump?
Most are. 82.0% of Tameside households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 51.7% 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 Tameside do you cover?
All of it, including Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Mossley and Audenshaw (postcodes OL5–OL7, SK14–SK16, M34, M43). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.
How long does a heat pump installation take in Tameside?
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
Tameside 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 99,524 Tameside households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.
