Unemployment Rate in North Northamptonshire (July 2026)
Claimant Rate
3.3%
North Northamptonshire · July 2026
-0.1pp vs UK average
North Northamptonshire Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — North Northamptonshire | 3.3% |
| Number of Claimants | 7,745 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.4% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.1 percentage points |
| Data Period | July 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in North Northamptonshire
The claimant rate in North Northamptonshire is 3.3%, slightly below the UK average of 3.4%. This suggests North Northamptonshire 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.