MK45 LHA rates 2026/27
Central Bedfordshire · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in MK45 (Central Bedfordshire) are in the Bedford rental area. Some are in Luton, Stevenage and North Herts. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £103.85 | £450.00 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £150.00 | £650.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £190.38 | £825.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £230.77 | £1,000.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £300.00 | £1,300.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in MK45 is £450.00 a month (£103.85 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in MK45 is £650.00 a month (£150.00 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in MK45 is £825.00 a month (£190.38 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in MK45 is £1,000.00 a month (£230.77 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in MK45 is £1,300.00 a month (£300.00 a week).
Parts of MK45 in other rental areas
- 166 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Luton: 2 bedroom rate £875.00 a month.
- 2 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Stevenage and North Herts: 2 bedroom rate £975.00 a month.
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About MK45
MK45 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. Its LHA rates are set for the Bedford Broad Rental Market Area.
Central Bedfordshire LHA rates · Bedford LHA rates
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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.