Unemployment Rate in Windsor and Maidenhead (June 2026)
Claimant Rate
2.6%
Windsor and Maidenhead · June 2026
-0.8pp vs UK average
Windsor and Maidenhead Claimant Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Claimant Rate — Windsor and Maidenhead | 2.6% |
| Number of Claimants | 2,530 |
| UK Average Claimant Rate | 3.4% |
| Difference vs UK | -0.8 percentage points |
| Data Period | June 2026 |
| Source | ONS Claimant Count (Universal Credit + JSA) |
Understanding the Claimant Rate in Windsor and Maidenhead
The claimant rate in Windsor and Maidenhead is 2.6%, slightly below the UK average of 3.4%. This suggests Windsor and Maidenhead 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.