The map shows the areas where Universal Credit can be claimed by different claimant groups by the end of December 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 - these live service areas will close to new claims at the end of 2017. 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 in November 2017 and may change. Areas moving to the full service during Oct 2017-Jan 2018 are outlined in grey. )
* NB: the government has announced that UC live service will be closed to new claims after the end of December 2017. From January 2018 new UC claims will only be possible in the full service areas (shown in pink on the map). Note that Full Service areas are shown to end of January 2018 - click on area for start date.
Note: from 6 April 2017 claimants with three or more dependent children are not be able to make a new claim for Universal Credit - they will have 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. UC full service in parts of North Kensington ( postcodes W8,W11, W10 5,W10 6 and W10 9 ) has been postponed until 12 December 2018. UC is also available in certain specified postcodes in Northern Ireland - these areas are not covered by this map.
Key:
Live service * ( closing to new claims end Dec 2017)