Universal Credit Areas (by April 2017)

(Show Dec 2016)
The map shows the areas where Universal Credit can be claimed by different claimant groups by the end of April 2017. In many areas (apart from those shown in pink on the map) only a limited group of claimants can apply for Universal Credit - see below-right. Click on the map to view the relevant postcodes and start dates. (Note: details may be subject to revision/correction; only approximate areas are shown. Start dates, areas and case-mix shown are based on information available on 26 January 2017 and may change. Areas moving to the full service during Feb-April 2017 are outlined in grey. )
Note: from 6 April 2017 claimants with three or more dependent children will not be able to make a new claim for Universal Credit - they will be able to claim 'legacy' benefits instead. This rule will apply in all areas (both 'live' and 'full' service). Families with three or more children already on Universal Credit will remain on Universal Credit
 
Key:
        Live service ( gateway applies)
  Full Service Areas to Dec 16 
  New Full Service Areas Feb-Apr 2017
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