WA9 LHA rates 2026/27
St. Helens · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in WA9 (St. Helens) are in the St Helens rental area. Some are in North Cheshire. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £74.94 | £324.75 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £98.08 | £425.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £121.15 | £525.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £144.23 | £625.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £184.62 | £800.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in WA9 is £324.75 a month (£74.94 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in WA9 is £425.00 a month (£98.08 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in WA9 is £525.00 a month (£121.15 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in WA9 is £625.00 a month (£144.23 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in WA9 is £800.00 a month (£184.62 a week).
Parts of WA9 in other rental areas
- 2 individual postcodes near the boundary are in North Cheshire: 2 bedroom rate £590.00 a month.
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About WA9
WA9 is a postcode district in St. Helens. Its LHA rates are set for the St Helens 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.