Essex vs Southend-on-Sea childcare rates 2026/27

Southend-on-Sea pays £0.05/hr more than Essex for 3-4 year olds (£6.38 vs £6.33).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Essex and Southend-on-Sea
Age bandEssexSouthend-on-SeaDifference
Under 2£11.59/hr£12.05/hr−£0.46
2 to 3 years£8.56/hr£8.86/hr−£0.30
3 to 4 years£6.33/hr£6.38/hr−£0.05
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Essex full rates →Southend-on-Sea full rates →