In Rochdale, Rossendale the average household spends £912 a year on heating — 5% lower than the UK average of £960. Typical homes are 70.0 m² with 4.2 rooms. The local population is around 47,429 residents (Census 2021). Switching to an air-source heat pump could save up to £365 a year for an average home after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.


Areas covered

Rochdale (north), Buckley, Facit, Great Howarth, Healy, Hurstead, Shawforth, Wardle, Whitworth

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Typical air-source heat-pump installation costs range from about £6,000 at the low end to roughly £18,000 at the high end. Most homes fall somewhere between £7,000 and £15,000. These prices are before the £7,500 BUS grant (in addition, qualifying rural and island homes in Scotland may receive a further £1,500 uplift under the Home Energy Scotland scheme, for up to £9 000 of grant funding).

Installation costs in Rochdale, Rossendale are slightly below the UK average.

CategoryNational cost range Adjusted for OL12 (×0.93) Net after £7,500 BUS grant
Small flats / simple installs £ 6,000 – £ 7,000 £ 5,580 – £ 6,510 from ~£ 1,000*
2–3-bed semis / moderate upgrades £ 8,000 – £ 12,000 £ 7,440 – £ 11,160 from ~£ 1,000*
Large detached / extensive work £ 13,000 – £ 18,000 £ 12,090 – £ 16,740 £ 4,590 – £ 9,240

* Minimum net costs rarely fall below £1,000 after grant, since most installs incur at least minor extra work.

Lower end
  • Minimal groundwork or plumbing modification required
  • Well-insulated homes that only need a compact ASHP unit
Mid end
  • Moderate radiator or underfloor-heating upgrades
  • Typical pump size (8–12 kW)
Upper end
  • Large detached houses or older properties needing major pipework
  • Extensive insulation or radiator replacement
  • Multi-zone controls and bespoke system design

Heat pump FAQs

How much does a heat pump cost here?

About £2,420 for a typical 3-bedroom home after the £7,500 grant.

How much can I save on heating bills?

Roughly £365 per year for the average home at current price-cap rates.

  • £912 Average Heating Cost UK avg £960
  • 70.0 m² Median Floor Area UK avg 84.7 m²
  • 4.2 Average Rooms UK avg 4.4

Local energy snapshot

Latest tariff window: 2025Q4

Ofgem region & price cap

North West · 27.11p/kWh · 51.16p/day

PV potential (south-facing)

843 kWh per kWp/year

Dwelling mix

House 69.7% Flat 20.2% Bungalow 9.4% Detached 16.3% Semi-detached 27.1% Terraced 51.4%

EPC certificates

12,183 on record

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Also in Your Area: Solar Panel Potential

Heat pumps increase electricity usage. Solar panels can offset your higher bills.

Without heat pump:

Solar saves ~£568/year
Payback: 14.3 years

With heat pump:

Solar saves ~£683/year
Payback: 11.9 years

  • Typical system 4 kW
  • Installation cost ~£8,100
  • Annual generation 3,370 kWh

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