Heat pumps in Macclesfield
£6,314 to £16,450 installed, and 813 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.
What a system costs in Macclesfield
6kW
£6,314–£8,160
Saves up to £207 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (35 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£9,058–£11,582
Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 9 years after the £7,500 grant (33 years without it).
14kW
£12,333–£16,450
Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 17 years after the £7,500 grant (35 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.
Macclesfield in numbers
Published statistics for the Cheshire East council area, not our estimates.
813 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Cheshire East council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 76.9% of households in the Cheshire East council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 4.3% oil only and 5.6% electricity only. Cheshire East leads a Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocated £8,392,725 in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.
| Cheshire East council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid | 813 | DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 76.9% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on oil heating only | 4.3% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 0.4% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 47% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £8,392,725 to the consortium led by Cheshire East | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Macclesfield is served by Electricity North West, the electricity network operator for North West England. A heat pump has to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Cheshire East council area, which covers Macclesfield, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Macclesfield a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Macclesfield. Combined with North West’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Macclesfield has a population of 52,044, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Macclesfield
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.
What to check before hiring an installer in Macclesfield
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Macclesfield or Cheshire
- 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
Questions about heat pumps in Macclesfield
How much do heat pumps cost in Macclesfield?
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Macclesfield?
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Macclesfield?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Macclesfield, 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 Macclesfield?
Do I need planning permission in Macclesfield?
How do I find a good installer in Macclesfield?
Get quotes for your home in Macclesfield
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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.