Heat pumps in Cheshire West and Chester
The short answer
- 690 heat pumps installed in Cheshire West and Chester with a government grant since May 2022
- 44.5 for every 10,000 households, ranked 104th of 318 councils in England and Wales
- 227 grants in 2025/26, against 107 in 2023/24
Updated 25 September 2026. Every figure on this page comes from our published model; see where our data comes from.
690 heat pumps have been installed in Cheshire West and Chester with a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant since May 2022, 44.5 for every 10,000 households. That ranks Cheshire West and Chester 104th of 318 councils in England and Wales, 1.3 times the England and Wales figure of 35.0.
How Cheshire West and Chester compares
4th of 35 councils in the North West. The region as a whole has 22.6 heat pumps for every 10,000 households.
| Area | Heat pumps | Per 10,000 households |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire West and Chester | 690 | 44.5 |
| North West | 7,112 | 22.6 |
| England and Wales | 86,852 | 35.0 |
Year by year
227 grants in 2025/26. Cheshire West and Chester had 227 grants paid in 2025/26 against 107 in 2023/24, the first full year: 2.1 times as many, against 2.3 times across England and Wales.
| Financial year | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 (from 23 May) | 103 | 9,840 |
| 2023/24 | 107 | 13,731 |
| 2024/25 | 196 | 25,109 |
| 2025/26 | 227 | 30,986 |
The data behind this table
Financial years run April to March. The first year starts on 23 May 2022, when the scheme opened, and April to June 2026 is in the total but not yet in a year, so the years add up to less than the total.
Nearby in the rankings
The councils either side of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West.
| Rank in region | Council | Heat pumps | Per 10,000 households |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmorland and Furness | 795 | 76.8 |
| 2 | Ribble Valley | 143 | 53.5 |
| 3 | Cheshire East | 813 | 46.5 |
| 4 | Cheshire West and Chester | 690 | 44.5 |
| 5 | Chorley | 197 | 39.3 |
| 6 | Lancaster | 207 | 34.5 |
| 7 | West Lancashire | 165 | 34.0 |
| 8 | Cumberland | 418 | 33.3 |
Energy use in Cheshire West and Chester
9,649 kWh of gas and 2,547 kWh of electricity a year for the median home, about £1,748 at the October 2026 price cap. Gas use is 4% below the England and Wales median of 10,012 kWh.
| Home | Gas, Cheshire West and Chester | Gas, England and Wales | Electricity, Cheshire West and Chester | Electricity, England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | 9,649 | 10,012 | 2,547 | 2,538 |
| Detached house | 12,915 | 13,771 | 3,235 | 3,320 |
| Semi-detached house | 9,541 | 10,574 | 2,563 | 2,673 |
| Mid-terrace house | 8,010 | 9,092 | 2,239 | 2,383 |
| End-terrace house | 8,412 | 9,631 | 2,431 | 2,549 |
| Bungalow | 10,567 | 10,229 | 2,262 | 2,271 |
| Converted flat | 6,901 | 7,141 | 2,197 | 2,136 |
| Purpose built flat | 4,794 | 5,704 | 1,806 | 1,947 |
The data behind this table
Medians from 2024 meter readings (DESNZ NEED local authority tables 2024, LA1, LA2, LA5 and LA6). Gas covers homes with a gas meter. Costs use the Ofgem cap for October to December 2026, with standing charges. Energy use in every council on one map.
Getting a heat pump in Cheshire West and Chester
£7,500 off, or £9,000 replacing oil or LPG until 31 March 2027. A typical 3 bed semi costs £11,000 to £15,500 installed before the grant.
In England, ask your council whether it has Warm Homes: Local Grant funding, which can pay for insulation and a heat pump for households on lower incomes. See what a heat pump would cost and save in your home with the heat pump calculator, and what it costs to run with the running cost calculator.
How we worked this out
Heat pumps are Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants paid from 23 May 2022 to 30 June 2026 (DESNZ Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics, August 2026, Tables Q1.2 and A1.7), counting air and ground source heat pumps. Heat pumps installed without the grant, such as in most new build and social homes, are not counted. Households are the Census 2021 count for Cheshire West and Chester: 155,156.
Get heat pump quotes for your home
Tell us about your property and we will pass your request to up to three MCS-certified heat pump installers covering your postcode. It is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
- MCS-certified installers only
- £7,500 grant, or £9,000 replacing oil or LPG
- Free, with no obligation
Frequently asked questions
How many heat pumps are there in Cheshire West and Chester?
690 heat pumps have been installed in Cheshire West and Chester with a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant since the scheme opened in May 2022, to the end of June 2026. That is 44.5 for every 10,000 households.
How does Cheshire West and Chester compare with the rest of the country?
Cheshire West and Chester ranks 104th of 318 councils in England and Wales for heat pump grants per household, 1.3 times the England and Wales figure of 35.0. Across the North West the figure is 22.6.
Can I get a heat pump grant in Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes, if you own the home and are replacing fossil fuel or electric heating: the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off a heat pump, or £9,000 replacing oil or LPG until 31 March 2027. Your MCS installer applies for it. In England, ask your council whether it has Warm Homes: Local Grant funding, which can pay for insulation and a heat pump for households on lower incomes.
Data sources
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics, August 2026, Tables Q1.2 and A1.7. Source: Ofgem.
- Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, TS041 number of households.
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, NEED consumption data tables 2026, local authority tables 2024.
- Map: Office for National Statistics, Local Authority Districts (May 2025) boundaries, Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025.