Bedford vs Thurrock childcare rates 2026/27

Thurrock pays £0.05/hr more than Bedford for 3-4 year olds (£6.60 vs £6.55).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bedford and Thurrock
Age bandBedfordThurrockDifference
Under 2£12.03/hr£12.39/hr−£0.36
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£9.13/hr−£0.27
3 to 4 years£6.55/hr£6.60/hr−£0.05
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Bedford full rates →Thurrock full rates →