Unemployment Rate in Amber Valley (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.7%
Amber Valley · April 2026
-0.8pp vs UK average
Amber Valley Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Amber Valley | 2.7% |
| Number of Claimants | 2,120 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.8 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Amber Valley
The claimant rate in Amber Valley is 2.7%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Amber Valley has a relatively active job market with employment levels broadly ahead of the national norm.
What is the Claimant Count?
The claimant count measures the number of people claiming Universal Credit principally for the reason of being unemployed, plus those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA). The rate is expressed as a percentage of the estimated population aged 16–64. It is published monthly by the ONS and provides the most up-to-date picture of unemployment at a local level.