The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has activated new Cold Weather Payments for 51 postcode areas, benefiting around 95,000 eligible households. These £25 payments are intended to help cover increased heating costs during the ongoing cold snap.
Areas Covered by the Payments
The payments apply to 45 postcode areas across West Yorkshire, including Bradford, Halifax, and Huddersfield. They also extend into parts of East Lancashire, such as Burnley, and include six postcode districts in North Yorkshire and County Durham.
Trigger Conditions
The payments were triggered following a seven-day stretch of sub-zero temperatures that began on January 4 and will continue until Saturday.
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Full List of Affected Postcodes
Here are the postcode areas where payments were triggered on January 4:
Lancashire:
- BB4 Rawtenstall
- BB8 Newchurch
- BB9 Newchurch
- BB10 Burnley
- BB11 Burnley
- BB12 Ightenhill
- BB18 Salterforth
West Yorkshire:
- BD1 to BD22 (covering areas such as Bradford city centre, Bingley, and Keighley)
Kirklees:
- HD3, HD7, HD8, HD9 (Huddersfield, Kirkburton, Holme)
Calderdale:
- HX1 to HX7 (Halifax and surrounding areas)
North Yorkshire:
- BD23 Thorlby
- BD24 Langcliffe
- DL8 Spennithorne
- DL11 Marske
County Durham:
- DL12 Cotherstone
- DL13 Stanhope
Other Areas:
- LS21 Otley
- LS29 Ilkley
- OL13 Rawtenstall
- OL14 Todmorden
- S36 Hunshelf
Total Households Impacted
To date, more than 100,000 households have been eligible for Cold Weather Payments this winter.
Previous Payments
Earlier this winter, two separate payments totaling £50 were made to about 10,000 households in Cumbria and Northumberland, while Northern Ireland saw a single £25 payment for eight postcode areas.
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Who Is Eligible for Cold Weather Payments?
Cold Weather Payments are available to residents in England and Wales who receive certain benefits. A separate scheme operates in Northern Ireland, while Scotland provides automatic winter heating support regardless of specific cold spells.
Eligible benefits include:
- Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Universal Credit
- Support for Mortgage Interest
How Payments Are Determined
Not everyone receiving these benefits automatically qualifies. Payments depend on several factors, including household circumstances and local temperatures.
National Overview
Last winter, 364,000 payments were made across England and Wales, costing a total of £9.1 million. Some areas, like Cumbria, experienced multiple triggers, with eligible recipients receiving up to £75 during separate cold spells.
Final Thoughts
Cold Weather Payments offer vital support to vulnerable households during freezing weather. To find out if your area qualifies, you can check your postcode on the DWP’s website.
