✉ sales@homeenergyquotes.co.uk
New 0% VAT on solar panels — check your eligibility →
Area guide

Heat pumps in Orrell

Orrell sits inside Wigan, so prices, grants and the network operator are the same. This page covers what differs locally.

Request a free quote Full Wigan guide

By Home Energy Quotes · Updated July 2026 · Wigan

Typical cost here

£10,140

Modelled on the same basis as Wigan. Access and the size of the job move it either way.

Population

12,000

Victorian and post-war semi-detached housing on elevated ground.

Postcodes

WN5

Installers covering WN5 usually cover the rest of Wigan.

About Orrell

Orrell is a residential village in northwest Wigan with a quiet community character and good road and rail access. Its mix of Victorian and post-war semi-detached housing provides good solar installation opportunities. Orrell's elevated position above the Douglas valley provides many properties with unobstructed southern aspects ideal for maximising annual solar generation throughout the year.

Orrell is located approximately 3.0 miles from Wigan town centre, within the Wigan borough of Wigan. The area uses WN5 postcodes and has a population of around 12,000. A577 road; Orrell rail station on the Wigan-Southport line

What a system costs in Orrell

6kW (entry level)

£6,790–£8,410

Saves up to £210 a year. Pays back in about 1 year after the £7,500 grant (36 years without it).

9kW (most popular)

£9,290–£11,340

Saves up to £291 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (35 years without it).

14kW (high output)

£11,990–£16,840

Saves up to £427 a year. Pays back in about 16 years after the £7,500 grant (34 years without it).

Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled July 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.

Grants and funding in Orrell

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Orrell, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas. It is open to property owners in England and Wales.

Source: GOV.UK — Boiler Upgrade Scheme

0% VAT until March 2027

Applies across the UK and is already inside the prices above.

Source: HMRC — VAT Notice 708/6

Find Installers Near Orrell

We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.

Request a free quote →

What to check before hiring an installer in Orrell

  • Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
  • Local references — ask for completed jobs in Orrell or Wigan
  • Reviews — check online reviews before committing
  • Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
  • 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
Heat Pumps installer in Orrell

Questions about heat pumps in Orrell

Is Orrell a good location for heat pumps?
Orrell has around Victorian and post-war semi-detached housing on elevated ground homes. Whether heat pumps suit a particular home depends on its size, age and current heating, so it is worth comparing quotes before deciding.
How much do heat pumps cost in Orrell?
Heat Pumps in Orrell cost between £6,790 and £16,840 installed, depending on system size. A typical mid-range system costs around £10,140 including installation and VAT (modelled estimate).
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Orrell?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Orrell, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas. It is open to property owners in England and Wales.

How long is the payback period in Orrell?
The estimated payback period in Orrell is around 10 years after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, or about 37 years without it, based on estimated savings of up to £272 a year for a typical home. Actual payback depends on your property insulation, system size and electricity tariff.
Do I need planning permission in Orrell?
Most heat pumps installations fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. However, listed buildings, conservation areas and flats may need approval. Check with your local planning authority in Orrell. Residents in the WN5 postcode area should check with their local planning authority.
How do I find a good installer in Orrell?
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers. Check online reviews and verify that the installer holds relevant qualifications before signing any contract.

Compare quotes in Orrell

Free, no obligation, up to three installers who cover WN5.

Request a free quote
Heat Pumps in Orrell
Home Energy Quotes

Editorial team at Home Energy Quotes. Pages credited this way are written and reviewed in-house rather than by a named author.

Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.