Is there a power cut near me?
Enter your postcode to check live outages and planned work from UK Power Networks, the network operator for Kent, London and the South East.
Whole street out? Call 105, the free national power cut line.
Your results will show here: the cause, how many homes are affected and when the power should be back.
No power? Check this first
- Neighbours have power? The fault is likely inside your property. Check your fuse box for a tripped switch.
- Switch keeps tripping? Our tripping fault finder walks you through finding the cause. Frequent unexplained tripping can also be one of the signs your home needs rewiring.
- Still nothing, or it won't reset? Call us for an emergency call-out on 07756 626922.
- Whole street is out? Call 105, the free national power cut line. It works for any area in Great Britain.
Live data from the UK Power Networks open data portal, covering London, the South East and the East of England. Outside those areas, use powercut105.com.
Questions
Who do I call in a power cut?
Call 105. It's free and puts you through to the network operator for your area, whoever your energy supplier is. In Kent, London and the South East that's UK Power Networks. If the fault is inside your home, you need an electrician instead.
Is it a power cut or a problem with my electrics?
Check whether your neighbours and street lights are off too. If they are, it's probably a power cut. If only your home is affected, look at your fuse box. A switch that has tripped means the fault is on your side, and our tripping fault finder can help you find the cause.
What should I do during a power cut?
Switch off appliances that could be a hazard when the power comes back, like cookers, heaters and irons, but leave one light on so you know when it returns. Keep the fridge and freezer closed so food stays cold for longer, and use torches rather than candles.
What is the Priority Services Register?
It's a free register run by network operators and energy suppliers for people who need extra help, for example if you rely on medical equipment, are of pensionable age or have young children. If you're on it, you get priority updates and support during a power cut. Ask your network operator or supplier to add you.
Last updated 13 October 2026 by Select Mechanical and Electrical.
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