Unemployment Rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (September 2026)
Claimant Rate
3.3%
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · September 2026
-0.1pp vs UK average
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 3.3% |
| Number of Claimants | 8,375 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.4% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.1 percentage points |
| Data Period | September 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The claimant rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 3.3%, slightly below the UK average of 3.4%. This suggests Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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.
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