Air source heat pump cost in the North West
An air source heat pump in the North West typically costs £12,500 installed — 2% below the UK average of £13,000. After VAT and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme you would pay £5,000. Most jobs here fall between £7,800 and £17,500.
- Typical installed £12,500
- vs UK average −2%
- After grant £5,000
- Trade day rate £165–£220
What you would actually pay
3-bed semi · the North West- Typical installed cost Air source heat pump, supplied and fitted
- £12,500
- VAT at 0% Energy-saving materials, until 31 March 2027
- £0
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme Your installer applies on your behalf and the grant comes off the quote.
- −£7,500
- Net cost to you
- £5,000
This 0% rate ends on 31 March 2027. The date that counts is when the work is completed, not when you sign. Check on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab).
If you borrowed £5,000.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £138.89 a month — £5,000.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £138.85.
Illustration only — not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
What affects air source heat pump costs in the North West
Tradespeople in the North West typically charge £165 to £220 a day, which is 2% below the UK average and the single biggest reason prices here differ from the national figure.
The Manchester and Liverpool conurbations hold one of the densest concentrations of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing in the country, much of it solid-walled and much of it now privately rented or owner-occupied after clearance and refurbishment. Cheshire and the Fylde are more suburban and more recent. Cumbria is stone and slate, with a high proportion of pre-1919 property.
The wettest English region by a distance. The Lake District records up to 2,000mm a year and the western Pennine slopes are not far behind, against a UK average nearer 1,150mm. That volume of driving rain puts a premium on roofing, guttering and damp work, and it shortens the life of anything installed badly. Solid-wall terraces facing west are particularly prone to penetrating damp.
Planning and building regulations in the North West
The Lake District is a National Park and a World Heritage Site, with tight control over materials and external change. The mill towns and the Liverpool and Manchester cores have extensive conservation areas, and Article 4 directions are common in terraced streets that have been the subject of regeneration schemes.
Grants and schemes in the North West
Boiler Upgrade Scheme — Your installer applies on your behalf and the grant comes off the quote. Full details and eligibility .
You may also be eligible for
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) — Means-tested and funded by energy suppliers rather than government, so it is not deducted from the prices on this page.
Eligibility and scheme details change. Always check the official page before you commit to the work.
heat pumps covering the North West
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How the North West compares
| Region | Typical installed | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £16,500 | +25% |
| South East | £15,000 | +17% |
| South West | £14,500 | +10% |
| East of England | £14,000 | +6% |
| East Midlands | £13,000 | UK average |
| West Midlands | £13,500 | +4% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £13,000 | UK average |
| North West · you are here | £12,500 | −2% |
| North East | £12,500 | −5% |
| Scotland | £13,500 | +2% |
| Wales | £12,000 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £11,500 | −12% |
Regional figures scale our UK guide price by local labour rates. They are indicative, not quotations.