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Southampton LHA rates 2026/27
18 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 Southampton Broad Rental Market Area for 2026/27.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £98.08 | £425.00 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £161.54 | £700.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £201.92 | £875.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £248.08 | £1,075.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £334.62 | £1,450.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in Southampton is £425.00 a month (£98.08 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in Southampton is £700.00 a month (£161.54 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in Southampton is £875.00 a month (£201.92 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in Southampton is £1,075.00 a month (£248.08 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in Southampton is £1,450.00 a month (£334.62 a week).
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The Southampton area covers all or part of: Southampton, Eastleigh, New Forest, Test Valley, Fareham.
Postcode districts in Southampton
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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.