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Commons Briefing paper by Rachael Harker. It was first published on Monday, 2 March 2026. It was last updated on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.


Constituency data: Pension Credit claimants

This dashboard contains the most recent constituency estimates of Pension Credit claimants (including data for neighbourhoods within constituencies).

Time series data back to 2018 is also provided.

Pension Credit is the principal means-tested benefit received by people over State Pension age.

Explore constituency data

Use the dropdown menu below to select the constituency you’re interested in and view key statistics.

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If you would like to access this information in an alternative format please email papers@parliament.uk and we will review your request.

Sources

All benefits data is sourced from DWP Stat-Xplore

Data updates

We aim to update most aspects of this dashboard quarterly, in line with data releases from the Department for Work and Pensions, however this dashboard may not always reflect the most recent data available.

MPs and their staff can contact the Commons Library with queries about updates.


Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CBP-10528 
Category
Data dashboards
Subjects
Constituencies Pension credit Recipients
Contains statistics
Yes
Published by
Social and General Statistics Section
House of Commons Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk