Essex vs Luton childcare rates 2026/27

Luton pays £0.23/hr more than Essex for 3-4 year olds (£6.56 vs £6.33).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Essex and Luton
Age bandEssexLutonDifference
Under 2£11.59/hr£12.25/hr−£0.66
2 to 3 years£8.56/hr£8.99/hr−£0.43
3 to 4 years£6.33/hr£6.56/hr−£0.23
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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