Cheshire East LHA rates 2026/27
England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Cheshire East is covered by 2 rental areas, so the rate depends on your postcode. Most of Cheshire East is in South Cheshire.
South Cheshire
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £75.00 | £325.00 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £109.62 | £475.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £132.69 | £575.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £156.92 | £680.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £229.62 | £995.00 |
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East Cheshire
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £97.27 | £421.50 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £126.92 | £550.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £167.31 | £725.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £229.62 | £995.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £403.85 | £1,750.00 |
Postcode districts: SK9 SK10 SK11 SK12 WA16
All East Cheshire rates and postcodes
A few postcodes near the edge of Cheshire East are in a neighbouring rental area. Search your full postcode to check.
Postcode districts in Cheshire East
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.