WF8 LHA rates 2026/27
Wakefield · England · rates from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · last checked October 2026
Most postcodes in WF8 (Wakefield) are in the Wakefield rental area. Some are in Doncaster. Enter your full postcode to check.
| Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Shared accommodationSingle people under 35, rooms in shared houses | £75.46 | £326.98 |
| 1 bedroomSingle person 35+, or a couple | £115.38 | £500.00 |
| 2 bedrooms | £137.31 | £595.00 |
| 3 bedrooms | £167.31 | £725.00 |
| 4 bedroomsMaximum LHA pays for | £204.23 | £885.00 |
- The shared accommodation LHA rate in WF8 is £326.98 a month (£75.46 a week).
- The 1 bedroom LHA rate in WF8 is £500.00 a month (£115.38 a week).
- The 2 bedroom LHA rate in WF8 is £595.00 a month (£137.31 a week).
- The 3 bedroom LHA rate in WF8 is £725.00 a month (£167.31 a week).
- The 4 bedroom LHA rate in WF8 is £885.00 a month (£204.23 a week).
Parts of WF8 in other rental areas
- 28 individual postcodes near the boundary are in Doncaster: 2 bedroom rate £500.00 a month.
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About WF8
WF8 is a postcode district in Wakefield. Its LHA rates are set for the Wakefield Broad Rental Market Area.
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Other districts in Wakefield
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.