The new study from OutdoorToys has analysed the data, looking at the average costs of nurseries in different UK cities for two kids to find out which cities are the cheapest for childcare.
You can find the full research here: https://www.outdoortoys.com/blogs/campaigns/the-cost-of-raising-a-family-around-the-uk
Revealed: The 10 cheapest UK cities to raise a family…
| Rank | City | Average Annual Nursery Cost |
| 1 | Derry | £4,554 |
| 2 | Wakefield | £11,520 |
| 3 | Preston | £12,000 |
| 4 | Gloucester | £14,400 |
| 5 | Swansea | £14,712 |
| 6 | Salford | £15,600 |
| 7 | Doncaster | £16,800 |
| 7 | Carlisle | £16,800 |
| 7 | Stoke-on-Trent | £16,800 |
| 7 | Plymouth | £16,800 |
Swansea is the 5th cheapest city in the UK for childcare, with an average annual nursery cost of £14,712 for two children. Nurseries are vital for children’s development as it gives them an early start on their education, laying the foundations of maths and literacy, and preparing them for the next step. And parents in Swansea have access to this privilege more than others in the UK!
Derry is crowned the cheapest city in the UK for childcare, with an average annual nursery cost of £4,554 for two children! Access to affordable childcare is vital for working parents, a privilege not many have at the moment. This Northern Irish city is the only city in the study that doesn’t hit double figures, making it the most affordable for parents.
Although these fees exceed £10K a year, in second place as the cheapest city in the UK for childcare is Wakefield, with an average annual nursery cost of £11,520. As well as giving parents the time to work, childcare is hugely beneficial for kids too, helping them develop important social skills and make new friends.
FURTHER FINDINGS:
- Derry is also the cheapest city in the UK to raise a family, with a family of four paying, on average, £14,220 a year.
- Parents in London are paying the MOST for childcare, spending £37,740 on average in a year for two kids.
- London also takes the top spot as the most expensive city to raise a family in the UK, with the total cost averaging £80,416 a year for a family of four.
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