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

Southend-on-Sea pays £0.18/hr more than Suffolk for 3-4 year olds (£6.38 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Southend-on-Sea and Suffolk
Age bandSouthend-on-SeaSuffolkDifference
Under 2£12.05/hr£11.21/hr+£0.84
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£8.28/hr+£0.58
3 to 4 years£6.38/hr£6.20/hr+£0.18
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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