England’s Disabled Facilities Grant budget is £723 million for 2026/27, and the median advertised price of a new straight stairlift is £1,995. More than 1,000 people die in falls on stairs and steps each year.
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Key UK Stairlift Statistics at a Glance
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Market Size and Growth
According to Grand View Research, the UK market for stairlifts and climbing devices made approximately US$206.5 million in revenue in 2023. It’s forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.8% between 2024 and 2030, reaching around US$373.3 million by 2030.
Copy-and-paste stat: The UK stairlift market is forecast to grow 8.8% a year between 2024 and 2030, driven by an ageing population and rising home-adaptation funding (Grand View Research).
Stairlift Prices in 2026
Figures below are from our continuously updated UK Stairlift Price Index, which tracks advertised and quoted prices across major UK suppliers.
| Stairlift type | Typical price range | Median advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| New straight stairlift | £1,500 – £3,500 | £1,995 |
| New curved stairlift | £4,000 – £7,000+ | £4,597.50 |
| Reconditioned (straight) | £1,000 – £2,000 | £1,550 |
| Rental (straight) | £40 – £100 per month | £300–£500 installation |
Buyers who qualify for VAT exemption (purchasing because of a disability or chronic condition) pay roughly 17% less than the standard price. Custom curved rails add £1,500 – £4,000 to a project depending on staircase complexity. You can estimate a specific staircase with our stairlift cost calculator.
Copy-and-paste stat: A new straight stairlift has a median published price of £1,995 in the UK, and a new curved stairlift £4,597.50, from prices captured 20 October 2026 (UK Stairlift Price Tracker, published by Stairlift Costs).
The Ageing Population Driving Demand
Demographics are the engine of the UK stairlift market. According to the Office for National Statistics:
- The UK population aged 85 and over was 1.7 million in 2020 (2.5% of the population) and is projected to almost double to 3.1 million by 2045 (4.3%).
Most older people want to remain in their own homes, and two-storey housing dominates the UK stock, which is why home adaptations such as stairlifts sit at the centre of national ageing-in-place policy. See our guide to staying put versus moving.
Falls on Stairs: The Safety Case
Falls are the UK’s leading cause of accidental death, and stairs are the most commonly identified location. Each year, more than 1,000 people die in falls on stairs and steps in England and Wales. Around 43,000 are hospitalised after a stair fall (RoSPA Safer Stairs campaign).
We maintain a dedicated, fully sourced reference page: UK stairs falls statistics.
Grant Funding for Stairlifts
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is the main public funding route for stairlifts in England:
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DFG budget 2025/26 | £761 million (incl. £50m in-year uplift) | Housing LIN |
| DFG budget 2026/27 (confirmed) | £723 million | Housing LIN |
| DFGs completed 2023/24 | 58,606 | Foundations DFG performance data |
| Maximum grant (England) | £30,000 (£36,000 Wales, £35,000 NI) | GOV.UK; NI Direct (NI) |
| Share of DFGs in £5,000–£10,000 band (covers most stairlift installs) | 30% | Stairlift Guru DFG analysis |
Central DFG funding for councils in England grew from £220 million in 2015/16 (written parliamentary answer) to £761 million in 2025/26, including a one-off £50 million added during the year (Housing LIN). That is a rise of about 246%. Full council-level breakdowns are in our grant approval rates analysis and our application guide.
Copy-and-paste stat: England’s Disabled Facilities Grant budget has grown 246% in a decade, from £220m in 2015/16 to £761m in 2025/26 (written parliamentary answer HL874; Housing LIN).
Customer reviews
On 31 October 2026, six major UK stairlift companies had Trustpilot scores between 4.5 and 4.9 out of 5, from more than 22,000 reviews between them. Annual servicing typically costs £100–£180. Company-by-company scores: UK stairlift company Trustpilot scores.
FAQ
How much does a stairlift cost in the UK?
The median advertised price of a new straight stairlift is £1,995, and most installed prices fall between £1,500 and £3,500. For a new curved stairlift the median advertised price is £4,597.50. Reconditioned straight units have a median advertised price of £1,550, and rental typically costs £40 to £100 a month, most often £50.
How big is the UK stairlift market?
Approximately US$206.5 million in 2023 revenue, forecast to reach US$373.3 million by 2030 at an 8.8% CAGR (Grand View Research).
How many people die falling on stairs in the UK?
More than 1,000 people a year die in falls on stairs and steps in England and Wales (RoSPA). Scotland and Northern Ireland publish their own figures separately.
How much government funding exists for stairlifts?
England’s Disabled Facilities Grant is £723 million for 2026/27, with a maximum award of £30,000 per application. 58,606 grants were completed in 2023/24.
How to Cite This Page
Citation: Stairlift Guru, “UK Stairlift Statistics”, stairliftguru.co.uk, updated June 2026.
Link: https://stairliftguru.co.uk/stairlift-advice/uk-stairlift-statistics/ . Journalists, researchers and AI tools are welcome to reuse these figures with a link back to this page and the primary sources above.
Methodology & Sources
Market figures are third-party analyst estimates and are attributed accordingly. Price figures come from our own Price Index (supplier-quoted prices, updated continuously). Government funding figures come from MHCLG data published by Foundations and Housing LIN. Safety figures come from RoSPA, the ONS and the Centre for Ageing Better. Population projections are ONS. This page is reviewed and updated as new official data is released.
More UK stairlift data and tools
- UK stairlift specifications & dimensions compared
- Stairlift prices by UK region
- Stairlift VAT exemption calculator
- DFG waiting times by council
- Stairlift glossary: terms explained
For the wider picture, see our annual State of UK Stairlifts market report.
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