Published 29 June 2026 · Last updated 7 September 2026
This page brings together typical UK prices for the most common mobility and home-adaptation products into a single, comparable index. Figures are compiled by Review Mobility from supplier listings, real installer quotes and our own product guides, and reflect 2025 to 2026 pricing. They are planning estimates: actual prices vary by specification, region, installation requirements and any grant funding.
This index tracks researched cost ranges for whole equipment categories, including installed products such as stairlifts and home lifts. For live Amazon UK prices of the specific off-the-shelf products we recommend, updated quarterly, see the UK mobility aid price index.
UK mobility equipment price index (2025 to 2026)
| Equipment | Lower price | Upper price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility scooter (boot/travel) | £500 | £1,500 | Folding and lightweight models |
| Mobility scooter (mid-size) | £1,200 | £2,500 | 4mph pavement scooters |
| Mobility scooter (road, 8mph) | £2,500 | £8,000 | Class 3 road-legal models |
| Manual wheelchair | £100 | £1,000 | Self-propelled, everyday use |
| Transit wheelchair | £80 | £300 | Attendant-pushed |
| Powered wheelchair | £1,500 | £15,000 | Entry to advanced powerchairs |
| Rollator / walker | £40 | £250 | 3 and 4-wheel models |
| Walking stick | £10 | £60 | Standard and folding |
| Crutches (pair) | £15 | £60 | Elbow and underarm |
| Straight stairlift | £2,000 | £4,000 | Standard single straight flight |
| Curved stairlift | £4,000 | £10,000 | Bespoke curved rail |
| Outdoor stairlift | £3,000 | £6,000 | Weatherproofed external |
| Reconditioned stairlift | £1,000 | £3,000 | Refurbished models |
| Stand-up / perch stairlift | £3,000 | £5,000 | For limited knee/hip bend |
| Through-floor home lift | £12,000 | £35,000 | Two-storey domestic lift |
| Bath lift | £200 | £1,000 | Battery-powered seat |
| Walk-in bath (installed) | £2,500 | £12,000 | Supply and fitting |
| Wet room (installed) | £5,000 | £12,000 | Full level-access conversion |
| Bath-to-shower conversion | £1,500 | £5,000 | Replacing bath with shower |
| Hospital / profiling bed | £400 | £4,000 | Manual to fully electric |
| Mobility hoist | £500 | £3,000 | Mobile and ceiling-track |
| Riser recliner chair | £400 | £2,000 | Single and dual motor |
Methodology
Each price range is drawn from current UK retailer and installer pricing collected across our individual cost guides, then cross-checked against multiple suppliers in 2025 and 2026. Ranges show the realistic span from entry-level to premium options and, where relevant, include standard installation. They exclude one-off promotions and ex-display clearance, and are reviewed periodically. Where VAT relief applies (for people with a long-term illness or disability), eligible buyers may pay less than the figures shown.
How to use this data
The index is free to reuse with attribution under CC BY 4.0. It is useful for budgeting a home adaptation, comparing the relative cost of different solutions (for example a stairlift versus a through-floor lift), and understanding where grant funding such as the Disabled Facilities Grant can make the biggest difference.
Frequently asked questions
What does this price index measure?
The advertised retail price of a defined basket of mobility equipment in the UK, tracked over time. It measures what buyers are asked to pay rather than what they eventually pay after discounts, VAT relief or negotiation.
Why do prices for the same item vary so much?
Because the market is fragmented and much of it is quote based rather than listed. The same category can span budget imports and specialist products with assessment and fitting included, and headline prices are not comparing the same thing.
Does VAT relief affect the figures?
It affects what an eligible buyer pays. Many mobility items can be supplied zero rated to disabled and chronically ill buyers when the declaration is made at the point of purchase, so an eligible buyer’s real cost can be meaningfully below the listed price.
How often is this updated?
Periodically rather than continuously, and each edition states the date the data was collected. Prices in this sector move with import costs and exchange rates as much as with demand, so an old edition should be read as a snapshot rather than a current quote.
Can I reuse this data?
Yes. It is published so that journalists, researchers and advice organisations can cite it, and the page carries structured data describing the dataset. Please cite the page and the collection date rather than the figure alone.
What does it not tell you?
It does not tell you what a specific supplier will charge you, what an item is worth, or whether a cheaper product is adequate. It is a market level measure, and a personal purchase still needs a personal assessment.
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Review Mobility publishes this under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Republish it, redraw the charts, use it commercially — the one condition is that you credit Review Mobility and link to this page. Cite the collection date as well as the year: the underlying releases are updated. Full attribution terms.
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Published 29 June 2026 · Last updated 7 September 2026