Blackpool vs St. Helens childcare rates 2026/27

Blackpool pays £0.17/hr more than St. Helens for 3-4 year olds (£6.38 vs £6.21).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Blackpool and St. Helens
Age bandBlackpoolSt. HelensDifference
Under 2£12.06/hr£11.93/hr+£0.13
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£8.75/hr+£0.11
3 to 4 years£6.38/hr£6.21/hr+£0.17
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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