Unemployment Rate in Bath and North East Somerset (June 2026)
Claimant Rate
1.9%
Bath and North East Somerset · June 2026
-1.5pp vs UK average
Bath and North East Somerset Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Bath and North East Somerset | 1.9% |
| Number of Claimants | 2,415 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.4% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.5 percentage points |
| Data Period | June 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Bath and North East Somerset
The claimant rate in Bath and North East Somerset is 1.9%, slightly below the UK average of 3.4%. This suggests Bath and North East Somerset 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.