Hampshire vs Southampton childcare rates 2026/27

Southampton pays £0.45/hr more than Hampshire for 3-4 year olds (£7.01 vs £6.56).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Hampshire and Southampton
Age bandHampshireSouthamptonDifference
Under 2£11.81/hr£12.97/hr−£1.16
2 to 3 years£8.73/hr£9.53/hr−£0.80
3 to 4 years£6.56/hr£7.01/hr−£0.45
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Hampshire full rates →Southampton full rates →