Unemployment Rate in North West Leicestershire (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.0%
North West Leicestershire · April 2026
-1.5pp vs UK average
North West Leicestershire Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — North West Leicestershire | 2.0% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,420 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.5 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in North West Leicestershire
The claimant rate in North West Leicestershire is 2.0%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests North West Leicestershire 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.