Essex vs Thurrock childcare rates 2026/27

Thurrock pays £0.27/hr more than Essex for 3-4 year olds (£6.60 vs £6.33).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Essex and Thurrock
Age bandEssexThurrockDifference
Under 2£11.59/hr£12.39/hr−£0.80
2 to 3 years£8.56/hr£9.13/hr−£0.57
3 to 4 years£6.33/hr£6.60/hr−£0.27
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Essex full rates →Thurrock full rates →