Unemployment Rate in Vale of White Horse (April 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.1%
Vale of White Horse · April 2026
-1.4pp vs UK average
Vale of White Horse Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Vale of White Horse | 2.1% |
| Number of Claimants | 1,885 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.5% |
| Difference vs UK | -1.4 percentage points |
| Data Period | April 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Vale of White Horse
The claimant rate in Vale of White Horse is 2.1%, slightly below the UK average of 3.5%. This suggests Vale of White Horse 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.