Major cities
Detailed grant guides for the UK's largest cities
London
Greater LondonLondon is home to 3.6 million properties across 33 boroughs.
View London grantsBirmingham
West MidlandsBirmingham has over 452,000 homes (ONS 2023), making it the largest local authority in England by housing stock. EPC Register data shows 41% of recently assessed Birmingham properties are rated Band D or below — one of the highest rates among major English cities.
View Birmingham grantsManchester
Greater ManchesterManchester residents can access council-funded insulation and free home energy upgrades through ECO4 and the Warm Homes Local Grant. With over 238,000 homes across Greater Manchester (ONS 2023) and EPC Register data showing 18.
View Manchester grantsLeeds
West YorkshireLeeds has over 363,000 homes (ONS 2023), making it one of the largest housing markets outside London. EPC Register data shows 29% of recently assessed properties are rated Band D or below.
View Leeds grantsNewcastle
North East EnglandNewcastle upon Tyne has over 132,000 homes (ONS 2023). EPC Register data shows 29% of recently assessed properties are rated Band D or below.
View Newcastle grantsLiverpool
MerseysideLiverpool has over 231,000 homes (ONS 2023) and is one of the highest fuel poverty areas among major English cities. EPC Register data shows 27% of recently assessed Liverpool properties are rated Band D or below.
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All 22 cities we cover, grouped by region
Yorkshire & Humber
Yorkshire's mix of Victorian terraces, stone-built homes and post-war estates means energy efficiency varies widely. Many homes in Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford qualify for ECO4 and Warm Homes Local Grant funding.
North East
The North East consistently records the highest fuel poverty rates in England. Newcastle, Sunderland and surrounding areas have strong council support for energy grant applications.
West Midlands
The West Midlands has over 1 million homes rated EPC D or below. Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent all have active LA Flex schemes with accessible income thresholds.
East Midlands & East
Cities like Nottingham, Leicester and Derby have large stocks of older housing with poor insulation. Local councils across the region actively participate in ECO4 flexible eligibility.
South West
The South West has many off-gas-grid properties, making it a priority area for heat pump grants under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Bristol and Plymouth lead the region in retrofit programmes.
South East
The South East combines urban centres with rural properties. Southampton, Portsmouth and Reading all have active grant programmes, with many homes qualifying for multiple schemes.
Scotland
Scotland runs its own energy efficiency programmes alongside UK-wide schemes. The Scottish Government's Warmer Homes Scotland scheme provides additional funding beyond ECO4.
Wales
The Welsh Government's Nest scheme provides free home energy improvements to eligible households, complementing UK-wide grants like ECO4 and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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