Unemployment Rate in Epsom and Ewell (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.2%
Epsom and Ewell · April 2026
-1.3pp vs UK average
Epsom and Ewell Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Epsom and Ewell | 2.2% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,120 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.3 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Epsom and Ewell
The claimant rate in Epsom and Ewell is 2.2%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Epsom and Ewell 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.