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Official Statistics

Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2023 to 2024

Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Data tables: estimated Cold Weather Payments in Great Britain, 1 November 2023 to 31 March 2024

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Weather stations and postcodes: Cold Weather Payment scheme 2023 to 2024

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Details

The estimated number of eligible recipients and triggers in the data tables are to 31 March 2024.

The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs from 1 November 2023 to 31 March 2024. This is known as the Cold Weather Payment season.

If you live in Scotland

You cannot get Cold Weather Payments.

You might get an annual Winter Heating Payment instead. You’ll get this payment regardless of weather conditions in your area.

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