The Datum Report

Parliamentary constituency

Barrow and Furness

By subject

Every figure published for Barrow and Furness. Open a subject to see them, each with its history and its source. Where a producer splits the area into many categories, those sit behind a further disclosure.

Labour market 11
3.5%
2.46.510.62021-09-30: 6.72021-12-31: 4.42022-03-31: 5.12022-06-30: 6.12022-09-30: 7.72022-12-31: 7.62023-03-31: 9.82023-06-30: 9.12023-09-30: 7.12023-12-31: 9.52024-03-31: 7.12024-06-30: 6.32024-09-30: 5.42024-12-31: 6.62025-03-31: 5.62025-06-30: 6.42025-09-30: 8.22025-12-31: 3.22026-03-31: 3.5 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 3.2 to 9.8 · axis starts at 2.4

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026

Employment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
74.3%
67.77684.32021-09-30: 70.62021-12-31: 70.72022-03-31: 73.42022-06-30: 73.32022-09-30: 70.82022-12-31: 71.92023-03-31: 72.82023-06-30: 73.32023-09-30: 73.92023-12-31: 73.42024-03-31: 69.32024-06-30: 70.42024-09-30: 75.12024-12-31: 77.52025-03-31: 77.62025-06-30: 82.72025-09-30: 76.52025-12-31: 76.42026-03-31: 74.3 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 69.3 to 82.7 · axis starts at 67.7

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±7.8, basis not documented by the producer

Unemployment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
—
1.62.63.62021-09-30: 2.22021-12-31: 2.12022-12-31: 2.92023-03-31: 3.42023-06-30: 2.62023-09-30: 1.82023-12-31: 2.62024-03-31: 2.7 2021-09 2024-03
8 monthly readings · 1.8 to 3.4 · axis starts at 1.6

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
11 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

24.1%
15.923.130.22021-09-30: 27.82021-12-31: 27.82022-03-31: 25.62022-06-30: 25.52022-09-30: 27.62022-12-31: 262023-03-31: 24.62023-06-30: 24.72023-09-30: 24.72023-12-31: 24.62024-03-31: 28.82024-06-30: 282024-09-30: 23.42024-12-31: 21.72025-03-31: 22.42025-06-30: 17.32025-09-30: 23.52025-12-31: 23.62026-03-31: 24.1 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 17.3 to 28.8 · axis starts at 15.9

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±7.7, basis not documented by the producer

Claimant count
August 2026
1,390
1,2501,6882,1252021-09-30: 2,0402021-10-31: 2,0202021-11-30: 1,9652021-12-31: 1,9452022-01-31: 1,9302022-02-28: 1,9352022-03-31: 1,8752022-04-30: 1,7552022-05-31: 1,7252022-06-30: 1,6352022-07-31: 1,5752022-08-31: 1,5852022-09-30: 1,5702022-10-31: 1,6602022-11-30: 1,7002022-12-31: 1,7102023-01-31: 1,7152023-02-28: 1,6902023-03-31: 1,7152023-04-30: 1,7352023-05-31: 1,5802023-06-30: 1,5402023-07-31: 1,5702023-08-31: 1,5502023-09-30: 1,5902023-10-31: 1,5102023-11-30: 1,5352023-12-31: 1,5252024-01-31: 1,5352024-02-29: 1,6102024-03-31: 1,6352024-04-30: 1,6102024-05-31: 1,5702024-06-30: 1,6052024-07-31: 1,7652024-08-31: 1,7802024-09-30: 1,7152024-10-31: 1,6602024-11-30: 1,6102024-12-31: 1,5452025-01-31: 1,5302025-02-28: 1,5352025-03-31: 1,5402025-04-30: 1,5102025-05-31: 1,4552025-06-30: 1,4702025-07-31: 1,4652025-08-31: 1,4402025-09-30: 1,4102025-10-31: 1,4202025-11-30: 1,3602025-12-31: 1,3652026-01-31: 1,3602026-02-28: 1,3752026-03-31: 1,4052026-04-30: 1,3802026-05-31: 1,3602026-06-30: 1,3352026-07-31: 1,3702026-08-31: 1,390 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 1,335 to 2,040 · axis starts at 1,250

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

2.3%
2.02.93.72021-09-30: 3.52021-10-31: 3.42021-11-30: 3.32021-12-31: 3.32022-01-31: 3.32022-02-28: 3.32022-03-31: 3.22022-04-30: 32022-05-31: 2.92022-06-30: 2.82022-07-31: 2.72022-08-31: 2.72022-09-30: 2.72022-10-31: 2.82022-11-30: 2.92022-12-31: 2.92023-01-31: 2.92023-02-28: 2.92023-03-31: 2.92023-04-30: 2.92023-05-31: 2.72023-06-30: 2.62023-07-31: 2.72023-08-31: 2.62023-09-30: 2.72023-10-31: 2.62023-11-30: 2.62023-12-31: 2.62024-01-31: 2.62024-02-29: 2.72024-03-31: 2.82024-04-30: 2.72024-05-31: 2.62024-06-30: 2.72024-07-31: 32024-08-31: 32024-09-30: 2.92024-10-31: 2.82024-11-30: 2.72024-12-31: 2.62025-01-31: 2.62025-02-28: 2.62025-03-31: 2.62025-04-30: 2.52025-05-31: 2.52025-06-30: 2.52025-07-31: 2.52025-08-31: 2.42025-09-30: 2.42025-10-31: 2.42025-11-30: 2.32025-12-31: 2.32026-01-31: 2.32026-02-28: 2.32026-03-31: 2.42026-04-30: 2.32026-05-31: 2.32026-06-30: 2.22026-07-31: 2.32026-08-31: 2.3 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 2.2 to 3.5 · axis starts at 2.0

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

% of economically inactive 5
—

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
19 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

48.7%
15.835.154.42021-09-30: 42.92021-12-31: 39.22022-03-31: 38.32022-06-30: 40.42022-09-30: 46.62022-12-31: 50.72023-03-31: 47.12023-06-30: 42.32023-09-30: 28.72023-12-31: 19.52024-03-31: 31.52024-06-30: 37.62024-09-30: 47.22024-12-31: 49.42025-03-31: 46.22025-06-30: 482025-09-30: 41.62025-12-31: 46.42026-03-31: 48.7 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 19.5 to 50.7 · axis starts at 15.8

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±17.9, basis not documented by the producer

—
9.024.640.32021-09-30: 122021-12-31: 12.52022-03-31: 23.12022-06-30: 19.82022-09-30: 19.32022-12-31: 18.62023-03-31: 182023-06-30: 172023-09-30: 24.72023-12-31: 37.32024-03-31: 23.22024-06-30: 21.22024-09-30: 17.5 2021-09 2024-09
13 monthly readings · 12 to 37.3 · axis starts at 9.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
6 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

25.4%
6.519.432.32021-09-30: 29.82021-12-31: 25.32022-03-31: 18.92022-06-30: 16.62022-09-30: 13.62022-12-31: 11.22023-03-31: 92023-06-30: 13.32023-09-30: 17.52023-12-31: 22.92024-03-31: 20.82024-06-30: 22.32024-09-30: 18.92024-12-31: 212025-03-31: 26.92025-06-30: 19.72025-09-30: 25.82025-12-31: 25.42026-03-31: 25.4 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 9 to 29.8 · axis starts at 6.5

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026

8.5%
3.910.517.12021-09-30: 13.52021-12-31: 142022-03-31: 11.62022-06-30: 7.12022-09-30: 5.22022-12-31: 8.62023-03-31: 14.72023-06-30: 13.92023-09-30: 15.82023-12-31: 8.72024-03-31: 14.32026-03-31: 8.5 2021-09 2026-03
12 monthly readings · 5.2 to 15.8 · axis starts at 3.9

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
7 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

Pay 2
9.019.530.010th10th · 2023-04-30: £11.0610th · 2024-04-30: £12.6010th · 2025-04-30: £13.0525th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.3225th · 2024-04-30: £15.2325th · 2025-04-30: £16.02MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £17.95Median · 2024-04-30: £20.52Median · 2025-04-30: £22.0575th75th · 2023-04-30: £23.4675th · 2024-04-30: £25.5475th · 2025-04-30: £28.00 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.0
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.05£16.02£22.05£28.00—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - resident analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 2.8%

9.019.029.110th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.9410th · 2024-04-30: £12.6010th · 2025-04-30: £13.0025th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.2625th · 2024-04-30: £15.7325th · 2025-04-30: £15.99MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £18.15Median · 2024-04-30: £21.14Median · 2025-04-30: £22.4775th75th · 2023-04-30: £23.6275th · 2024-04-30: £25.5975th · 2025-04-30: £27.12 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.0
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.00£15.99£22.47£27.12—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - workplace analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 3.4%

Business 11
Businesses
2025
2,980

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises, published 14 October 2025

2,310

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

185

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

10

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

0

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

95

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

340

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

35

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

0

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

3,645

ONS, UK Business Counts - local units, published 14 October 2025

Broken down further 88

One breakdown with many categories. These are never ranked against other areas: a comparison that pools thousands of rows into one peer set produces rankings that mean nothing.

MeasureLatestPeriod
01 : Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities 20 2024
02 : Forestry and logging 10 2024
03 : Fishing and aquaculture 10 2024
05 : Mining of coal and lignite 0 2024
06 : Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 150 2024
07 : Mining of metal ores 0 2024
08 : Other mining and quarrying 75 2024
09 : Mining support service activities 0 2024
10 : Manufacture of food products 100 2024
11 : Manufacture of beverages 0 2024
12 : Manufacture of tobacco products 0 2024
13 : Manufacture of textiles 15 2024
14 : Manufacture of wearing apparel 5 2024
15 : Manufacture of leather and related products 0 2024
16 : Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture;manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials 40 2024
17 : Manufacture of paper and paper products 250 2024
18 : Printing and reproduction of recorded media 25 2024
19 : Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 0 2024
20 : Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 75 2024
21 : Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 100 2024
22 : Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 75 2024
23 : Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 150 2024
24 : Manufacture of basic metals 0 2024
25 : Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 800 2024
26 : Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 300 2024
27 : Manufacture of electrical equipment 700 2024
28 : Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 10 2024
29 : Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 10 2024
30 : Manufacture of other transport equipment 10,000 2024
31 : Manufacture of furniture 0 2024
32 : Other manufacturing 175 2024
33 : Repair and installation of machinery and equipment 40 2024
35 : Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 500 2024
36 : Water collection, treatment and supply 30 2024
37 : Sewerage 0 2024
38 : Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 350 2024
39 : Remediation activities and other waste management services. This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water. 0 2024
41 : Construction of buildings 400 2024
42 : Civil engineering 50 2024
43 : Specialised construction activities 1,000 2024
45 : Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 500 2024
46 : Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 800 2024
47 : Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 4,000 2024
49 : Land transport and transport via pipelines 350 2024
50 : Water transport 150 2024
51 : Air transport 0 2024
52 : Warehousing and support activities for transportation 500 2024
53 : Postal and courier activities 150 2024
55 : Accommodation 700 2024
56 : Food and beverage service activities 2,250 2024
58 : Publishing activities 200 2024
59 : Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities 40 2024
60 : Programming and broadcasting activities 0 2024
61 : Telecommunications 40 2024
62 : Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 300 2024
63 : Information service activities 5 2024
64 : Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding 250 2024
65 : Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security 0 2024
66 : Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities 50 2024
68 : Real estate activities 350 2024
69 : Legal and accounting activities 1,000 2024
70 : Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 350 2024
71 : Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 350 2024
72 : Scientific research and development 50 2024
73 : Advertising and market research 40 2024
74 : Other professional, scientific and technical activities 75 2024
75 : Veterinary activities 125 2024
77 : Rental and leasing activities 75 2024
78 : Employment activities 75 2024
79 : Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities 40 2024
80 : Security and investigation activities 50 2024
81 : Services to buildings and landscape activities 1,000 2024
82 : Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 400 2024
84 : Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 1,500 2024
85 : Education 3,000 2024
86 : Human health activities 3,500 2024
87 : Residential care activities 1,500 2024
88 : Social work activities without accommodation 1,000 2024
90 : Creative, arts and entertainment activities 40 2024
91 : Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities 125 2024
92 : Gambling and betting activities 75 2024
93 : Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities 700 2024
94 : Activities of membership organisations 150 2024
95 : Repair of computers and personal and household goods 15 2024
96 : Other personal service activities 250 2024
97 : Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel 0 2024
98 : Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use 0 2024
99 : Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies 0 2024
Skills 6
% with NVQ1+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
88.2%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±7.7, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ2+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
70.0%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±10.9, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ3+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
55.0%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±11.9, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ4+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
30.0%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±10.9, basis not documented by the producer

9.1%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±6.9, basis not documented by the producer

2.7%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022