Looking for heat pump installers in Trafford? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Trafford for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 243 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you.
Key takeaways for Trafford
- 243 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Trafford from May 2022 to June 2026: 25.2 per 10,000 households, 1st of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem).
- 97 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 83% on the year before.
- 81.9% of Trafford households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021).
- 45.4% of Trafford homes are EPC band C or above (8th in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 17.9% 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 Trafford?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Trafford 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 Trafford 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 43.8% of homes semi-detached, the 3-bed semi row is the most common Trafford install. A new hot water cylinder, radiator upgrades or electrical work are quoted separately after survey. Our heat pump installation page lists every extra.
Are Trafford homes suitable for a heat pump?
Trafford leads Greater Manchester for heat pump grants. It has 25.2 Boiler Upgrade Scheme redemptions per 10,000 households, the highest in the city region, and take-up nearly doubled last financial year, from 53 to 97. Its older semis in Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale and Bowdon are often poorly insulated, though: only 17.9% of Trafford's pre-1929 homes reach EPC band C, the lowest in Greater Manchester. A correct heat loss calculation is essential here.
| Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Trafford | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 43.8% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Terraced | 20.8% | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Detached | 15.2% | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Flats (purpose-built) | 16.9% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Heated by mains gas only | 81.9% | 78.1% | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied | 69.0% | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| EPC band C or above | 45.4% | — | 53.3% |
| Median EPC score | 67 | — | 69 |
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How many heat pumps have been installed in Trafford?
243 Trafford heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is 25.2 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 0.22% of Trafford homes (England: 1.38%).
| Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Trafford |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 23 |
| 2023/24 | 38 |
| 2024/25 | 53 |
| 2025/26 | 97 |
Which heat pump grants can Trafford homeowners claim?
| Grant | Amount | Relevance in Trafford |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 81.9% of homes are mains-gas-only. |
| BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 107 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. Trafford 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 Trafford do we cover?
We cover all of Trafford: Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon, Partington. Postcodes: M16, M17, M32, M33, M41, WA13–WA15. Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Trafford 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 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 Trafford
How much does a heat pump cost in Trafford?
A fully installed air source heat pump in Trafford 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. 43.8% of Trafford homes are semi-detached.
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Trafford?
243 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Trafford between May 2022 and June 2026, including 97 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 25.2 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 Trafford residents?
Yes. Trafford homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (107 Trafford 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 Trafford homes suitable for a heat pump?
Most are. 81.9% of Trafford households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 45.4% 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 Trafford do you cover?
All of it, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon and Partington (postcodes M16, M17, M32, M33, M41, WA13–WA15). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough.
How long does a heat pump installation take in Trafford?
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
Trafford 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 96,267 Trafford households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27.
