Lowest Unemployment in United Kingdom

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — United Kingdom

1 Longridge ENG 2.8%

2 Clitheroe ENG 2.8%

3 Lutterworth ENG 3.1%

4 Kibworth Harcourt ENG 3.1%

5 Broughton Astley ENG 3.1%

6 Witney ENG 3.1%

7 Chipping Norton ENG 3.1%

8 Market Harborough ENG 3.1%

9 Carterton ENG 3.1%

10 Studley ENG 3.3%

11 Matlock ENG 3.3%

12 Wirksworth ENG 3.3%

13 Shipston on Stour ENG 3.3%

14 Bidford-on-Avon ENG 3.3%

15 Grove ENG 3.3%

16 Wellesbourne ENG 3.3%

17 Cottenham ENG 3.3%

18 Soham ENG 3.3%

19 Stratford-upon-Avon ENG 3.3%

20 Poringland ENG 3.3%

21 Cullompton ENG 3.3%

22 Histon ENG 3.3%

23 Ashbourne ENG 3.3%

24 Wantage ENG 3.3%

25 Diss ENG 3.3%

26 Littleport ENG 3.3%

27 Ely ENG 3.3%

28 Sawston ENG 3.3%

29 Waterbeach ENG 3.3%

30 Alcester ENG 3.3%

31 Faringdon ENG 3.3%

32 Southam ENG 3.3%

33 Abingdon ENG 3.3%

34 Tiverton ENG 3.3%

35 Hethersett ENG 3.3%

36 Benson ENG 3.4%

37 Romsey ENG 3.4%

38 Totnes ENG 3.4%

39 Stonehouse ENG 3.4%

40 Cirencester ENG 3.4%

41 Didcot ENG 3.4%

42 Penrith ENG 3.4%

43 Ivybridge ENG 3.4%

44 Dalton in Furness ENG 3.4%

45 Thame ENG 3.4%

46 Kendal ENG 3.4%

47 Dursley ENG 3.4%

48 Melton Mowbray ENG 3.4%

49 Kingsbridge ENG 3.4%

50 Ulverston ENG 3.4%

51 North Baddesley ENG 3.4%

52 Chalford ENG 3.4%

53 Wheatley ENG 3.4%

54 Barrow in Furness ENG 3.4%

55 Wallingford ENG 3.4%

56 Stowmarket ENG 3.4%

57 Dartmouth ENG 3.4%

58 Nailsworth ENG 3.4%

59 Henley-on-Thames ENG 3.4%

60 Andover ENG 3.4%

61 Wotton-under-Edge ENG 3.4%

62 Tetbury ENG 3.4%

63 Chinnor ENG 3.4%

64 Windermere ENG 3.4%

65 Scarborough ENG 3.5%

66 Northallerton ENG 3.5%

67 Harrogate ENG 3.5%

68 Thirsk ENG 3.5%

69 Whitby ENG 3.5%

70 Churchdown ENG 3.5%

71 Malton ENG 3.5%

72 Tavistock ENG 3.5%

73 Tewkesbury ENG 3.5%

74 Bishops Cleeve ENG 3.5%

75 Glusburn ENG 3.5%

76 Sleaford ENG 3.5%

77 Washingborough ENG 3.5%

78 Biddulph ENG 3.5%

79 Tadcaster ENG 3.5%

80 Bracebridge Heath ENG 3.5%

81 Heighington ENG 3.5%

82 Knaresborough ENG 3.5%

83 Norton ENG 3.5%

84 Ruskington ENG 3.5%

85 Filey ENG 3.5%

86 Richmond ENG 3.5%

87 Skipton ENG 3.5%

88 Selby ENG 3.5%

89 Catterick Garrison ENG 3.5%

90 Ingleby Greenhow ENG 3.5%

91 Okehampton ENG 3.5%

92 Leek ENG 3.5%

93 Ripon ENG 3.5%

94 Brundall ENG 3.5%

95 Cheadle ENG 3.5%

96 Aylsham ENG 3.5%

97 Keyworth ENG 3.6%

98 Saint Ives ENG 3.6%

99 Llandrindod Wells WLS 3.6%

100 Newtown WLS 3.6%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in United Kingdom represent some of the strongest local job markets. Longridge has an unemployment rate of just 2.8%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Longridge's unemployment rate of 2.8% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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