LU1 LHA rates 2026/27
Luton · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in LU1 (Luton) are in the Luton rental area. Some are in South West Herts. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £100.65 | £436.17 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £161.54 | £700.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £201.92 | £875.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £253.85 | £1,100.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £311.54 | £1,350.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in LU1 is £436.17 a month (£100.65 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in LU1 is £700.00 a month (£161.54 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in LU1 is £875.00 a month (£201.92 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in LU1 is £1,100.00 a month (£253.85 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in LU1 is £1,350.00 a month (£311.54 a week).
Parts of LU1 in other rental areas
- 4 individual postcodes near the boundary are in South West Herts: 2 bedroom rate £1,250.00 a month.
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About LU1
LU1 is a postcode district in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. Its LHA rates are set for the Luton Broad Rental Market Area.
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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.