Gateshead vs Hartlepool childcare rates 2026/27

Hartlepool pays £0.05/hr more than Gateshead for 3-4 year olds (£6.25 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Gateshead and Hartlepool
Age bandGatesheadHartlepoolDifference
Under 2£11.29/hr£11.69/hr−£0.40
2 to 3 years£8.33/hr£8.63/hr−£0.30
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.25/hr−£0.05
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Gateshead full rates →Hartlepool full rates →