Bolton vs Lancashire childcare rates 2026/27

Bolton pays £0.15/hr more than Lancashire for 3-4 year olds (£6.35 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bolton and Lancashire
Age bandBoltonLancashireDifference
Under 2£11.99/hr£11.14/hr+£0.85
2 to 3 years£8.81/hr£8.21/hr+£0.60
3 to 4 years£6.35/hr£6.20/hr+£0.15
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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