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Leicester LHA rates 2026/27
27 postcode districts · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
These are the Local Housing Allowance rates for the Leicester Broad Rental Market Area for 2026/27.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £91.25 | £395.42 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £124.62 | £540.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £150.00 | £650.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £178.85 | £775.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £242.31 | £1,050.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in Leicester is £395.42 a month (£91.25 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in Leicester is £540.00 a month (£124.62 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in Leicester is £650.00 a month (£150.00 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in Leicester is £775.00 a month (£178.85 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in Leicester is £1,050.00 a month (£242.31 a week).
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Councils in Leicester
The Leicester area covers all or part of: Leicester, Charnwood, Hinckley and Bosworth, North West Leicestershire, Blaby, Harborough, Melton, Oadby and Wigston, Rutland.
- Leicester LHA rates
- Charnwood LHA rates
- Hinckley and Bosworth LHA rates
- North West Leicestershire LHA rates
- Blaby LHA rates
- Harborough LHA rates
- Melton LHA rates
- Oadby and Wigston LHA rates
- Rutland LHA rates
Postcode districts in Leicester
Partly in Leicester
Some postcodes in these districts are in Leicester. Check your full postcode.
How the monthly rate is worked out
LHA rates are set as a weekly amount for each Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA). The monthly figure is the weekly rate × 52 ÷ 12, which is how Universal Credit works out housing costs. The 2026/27 rates are the same as the rates set in April 2024, so they have not changed since 2024/25.