Unemployment Rate in Oadby and Wigston (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
3.0%
Oadby and Wigston · April 2026
-0.5pp vs UK average
Oadby and Wigston Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Oadby and Wigston | 3.0% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,130 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.5 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Oadby and Wigston
The claimant rate in Oadby and Wigston is 3.0%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Oadby and Wigston 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.