BestHeating vs The Radiator Centre:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, BestHeating had more branded searches than The Radiator Centre among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom. BestHeating had about 2,900 branded searches, while The Radiator Centre had 1,000. BestHeating made up 10.5% of all radiator retailer searches we track, and The Radiator Centre accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radiator retailers, BestHeating appeared in four of the five answers and The Radiator Centre in two. BestHeating was mentioned before The Radiator Centre in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
BestHeating, about 3 searches for every 1 for The Radiator Centre
Who does AI mention more?
BestHeating, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, The Radiator Centre in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
BestHeating, named ahead of The Radiator Centre in every answer
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Top radiator retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BestHeating was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. The Radiator Centre was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BestHeating was listed before The Radiator Centre in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- BestHeating4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Radiator Centre2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Victorian Plumbing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbworld1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Radiator Outlet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stelrad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trade Radiators0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to buy radiators online in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK shops sell good designer radiators?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place to buy a heated towel rail in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radiators”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“designer radiators”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is BestHeating or The Radiator Centre more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BestHeating and The Radiator Centre by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven radiator retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for BestHeating, The Radiator Centre. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Radiator Outlet | Stelrad | Trade Radiators | BestHeating | Victorian Plumbing | The Radiator Centre | Plumbworld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.6% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.6% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.5% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.4% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.9% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 14.2% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 19.5% | 16% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 20.5% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 22.4% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 21.9% | 14.4% | 12% | 4.4% | 5% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.7% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.1% |
How has the BestHeating and The Radiator Centre comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: The Radiator Centre took it in March 2026, BestHeating took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BestHeating’s share of searches among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom held steady at 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Radiator Centre’s share of searches among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 3.8% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom radiator retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The Radiator Centre lost share of searches among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom, from 4.4% to 3.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for BestHeating in the United Kingdom fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BestHeating’s and The Radiator Centre’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
BestHeating
1 branded search term
- bestheating
The Radiator Centre
1 branded search term
- the radiator centre
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