Claimant Rate in Walsall and Bloxwich
Figures published today show that in July 2026:
There were 6,060 claimants in Walsall and Bloxwich constituency, which was 7.7% of the population aged 16-64. The equivalent UK claimant rate was 3.9%.
Number of claimants was down 175 from last year.
There were 1,325 claimants aged 18-24.
Valerie represents the following wards in Walsall and Bloxwich:
- Paddock (Part of ward)
- Palfrey & The Delves
- Pleck
- St. Matthews
- Harden, Goscote & Ryecroft
- Bloxwich West
- Bloxwich East & Blakenall Heath
- Birchills, Leamore & Reedswood
- Rushall – Shelfield (Part of Ward)
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