Bedford vs Essex childcare rates 2026/27

Bedford pays £0.22/hr more than Essex for 3-4 year olds (£6.55 vs £6.33).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bedford and Essex
Age bandBedfordEssexDifference
Under 2£12.03/hr£11.59/hr+£0.44
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£8.56/hr+£0.30
3 to 4 years£6.55/hr£6.33/hr+£0.22
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Bedford full rates →Essex full rates →