Essex vs Norfolk childcare rates 2026/27

Essex pays £0.13/hr more than Norfolk for 3-4 year olds (£6.33 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Essex and Norfolk
Age bandEssexNorfolkDifference
Under 2£11.59/hr£11.19/hr+£0.40
2 to 3 years£8.56/hr£8.26/hr+£0.30
3 to 4 years£6.33/hr£6.20/hr+£0.13
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Essex full rates →Norfolk full rates →