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

Luton pays £0.18/hr more than Southend-on-Sea for 3-4 year olds (£6.56 vs £6.38).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Luton and Southend-on-Sea
Age bandLutonSouthend-on-SeaDifference
Under 2£12.25/hr£12.05/hr+£0.20
2 to 3 years£8.99/hr£8.86/hr+£0.13
3 to 4 years£6.56/hr£6.38/hr+£0.18
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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