OX5 LHA rates 2026/27
Cherwell · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in OX5 (Cherwell) are in the Oxford rental area. Some are in Cherwell Valley. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £126.92 | £550.00 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £207.69 | £900.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £259.62 | £1,125.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £305.77 | £1,325.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £403.85 | £1,750.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in OX5 is £550.00 a month (£126.92 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in OX5 is £900.00 a month (£207.69 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in OX5 is £1,125.00 a month (£259.62 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in OX5 is £1,325.00 a month (£305.77 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in OX5 is £1,750.00 a month (£403.85 a week).
Parts of OX5 in other rental areas
- 16 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Cherwell Valley: 2 bedroom rate £950.00 a month.
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About OX5
OX5 is a postcode district in Cherwell. Its LHA rates are set for the Oxford 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.