The Datum Report

Parliamentary constituency

Hamilton and Clyde Valley

What is distinctive here

These moved unusually against comparable areas, and did not simply move with them. A change shared with everywhere else is a fact about the country, not this place.

MeasurePeriodValueChangeAgainst peers
% who are economically inactive - aged 16-64 Apr 2025-Mar 2026 16.8% -5.0 in the bottom 2% of 632
Employment rate - aged 16-64 Apr 2025-Mar 2026 80.3% +5.7 in the top 2% of 632
% of economically inactive student Apr 2025-Mar 2026 27.2% -16 in the bottom 1% of 555
% of economically inactive retired Apr 2025-Mar 2026 20.0% +12 in the top 7% of 469

By subject

Every figure published for Hamilton and Clyde Valley. 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
8.2%
1.59.918.22021-09-30: 9.22021-12-31: 7.82022-03-31: 8.62022-06-30: 6.42022-09-30: 4.42022-12-31: 3.62023-03-31: 3.12023-06-30: 5.42023-09-30: 8.22023-12-31: 16.62024-03-31: 16.42024-06-30: 13.92024-09-30: 10.62024-12-31: 6.12025-03-31: 7.22025-06-30: 7.82025-09-30: 8.62025-12-31: 7.32026-03-31: 8.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 3.1 to 16.6 · axis starts at 1.5

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±5.0, basis not documented by the producer

Employment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
80.3%
62.874.586.22021-09-30: 83.92021-12-31: 77.12022-03-31: 75.42022-06-30: 74.82022-09-30: 74.82022-12-31: 75.72023-03-31: 71.92023-06-30: 75.12023-09-30: 69.32023-12-31: 72.12024-03-31: 79.22024-06-30: 732024-09-30: 73.52024-12-31: 72.52025-03-31: 67.32025-06-30: 65.12025-09-30: 72.22025-12-31: 74.62026-03-31: 80.3 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 65.1 to 83.9 · axis starts at 62.8

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±7.2, basis not documented by the producer

Unemployment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
3.5%
1.34.88.32021-09-30: 2.42022-03-31: 22022-06-30: 42022-09-30: 3.82022-12-31: 3.92023-03-31: 4.32025-03-31: 5.52025-06-30: 7.62025-09-30: 6.42025-12-31: 4.62026-03-31: 3.5 2021-09 2026-03
11 monthly readings · 2 to 7.6 · axis starts at 1.3

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
8 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

16.8%
12.022.432.72021-09-30: 142021-12-31: 21.52022-03-31: 23.12022-06-30: 22.12022-09-30: 22.32022-12-31: 21.22023-03-31: 24.92023-06-30: 23.62023-09-30: 30.72023-12-31: 27.92024-03-31: 20.82024-06-30: 272024-09-30: 26.52024-12-31: 25.72025-03-31: 28.82025-06-30: 29.52025-09-30: 22.82025-12-31: 21.82026-03-31: 16.8 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 14 to 30.7 · axis starts at 12.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±6.8, basis not documented by the producer

Claimant count
August 2026
1,990
1,5672,5383,5082021-09-30: 3,3202021-10-31: 3,1652021-11-30: 3,1052021-12-31: 2,9452022-01-31: 2,8402022-02-28: 2,8202022-03-31: 2,7302022-04-30: 2,5202022-05-31: 2,4552022-06-30: 2,3752022-07-31: 2,3702022-08-31: 2,3852022-09-30: 2,2852022-10-31: 2,2352022-11-30: 2,2502022-12-31: 2,3002023-01-31: 2,2652023-02-28: 2,3102023-03-31: 2,4652023-04-30: 2,5352023-05-31: 2,4102023-06-30: 2,4102023-07-31: 2,3952023-08-31: 2,3652023-09-30: 2,2602023-10-31: 2,2102023-11-30: 2,2452023-12-31: 2,1952024-01-31: 2,1402024-02-29: 2,1402024-03-31: 2,2302024-04-30: 2,2202024-05-31: 2,2102024-06-30: 2,2002024-07-31: 2,2952024-08-31: 2,2502024-09-30: 2,1402024-10-31: 2,0802024-11-30: 2,0852024-12-31: 2,0152025-01-31: 2,0002025-02-28: 2,0552025-03-31: 2,0152025-04-30: 1,9452025-05-31: 1,9202025-06-30: 1,9202025-07-31: 1,9052025-08-31: 1,9002025-09-30: 1,8552025-10-31: 1,8252025-11-30: 1,8452025-12-31: 1,7552026-01-31: 1,8002026-02-28: 1,8802026-03-31: 1,8452026-04-30: 1,8702026-05-31: 1,8702026-06-30: 1,8502026-07-31: 1,9052026-08-31: 1,990 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 1,755 to 3,320 · axis starts at 1,567

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

3.3%
2.64.25.82021-09-30: 5.52021-10-31: 5.22021-11-30: 5.12021-12-31: 4.92022-01-31: 4.62022-02-28: 4.62022-03-31: 4.52022-04-30: 4.12022-05-31: 42022-06-30: 3.92022-07-31: 3.92022-08-31: 3.92022-09-30: 3.72022-10-31: 3.72022-11-30: 3.72022-12-31: 3.82023-01-31: 3.72023-02-28: 3.82023-03-31: 42023-04-30: 4.12023-05-31: 3.92023-06-30: 3.92023-07-31: 3.92023-08-31: 3.92023-09-30: 3.72023-10-31: 3.62023-11-30: 3.72023-12-31: 3.62024-01-31: 3.52024-02-29: 3.52024-03-31: 3.62024-04-30: 3.62024-05-31: 3.62024-06-30: 3.62024-07-31: 3.72024-08-31: 3.72024-09-30: 3.52024-10-31: 3.42024-11-30: 3.42024-12-31: 3.32025-01-31: 3.32025-02-28: 3.42025-03-31: 3.32025-04-30: 3.22025-05-31: 3.12025-06-30: 3.12025-07-31: 3.12025-08-31: 3.12025-09-30: 32025-10-31: 32025-11-30: 32025-12-31: 2.92026-01-31: 2.92026-02-28: 3.12026-03-31: 32026-04-30: 3.12026-05-31: 3.12026-06-30: 32026-07-31: 3.12026-08-31: 3.3 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 2.9 to 5.5 · axis starts at 2.6

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.

35.2%
20.438.656.92021-09-30: 33.42021-12-31: 25.82022-03-31: 36.32022-06-30: 25.82022-09-30: 25.42022-12-31: 24.52023-03-31: 23.92023-06-30: 34.92023-09-30: 45.92023-12-31: 50.32024-03-31: 48.22024-06-30: 53.42024-09-30: 44.62024-12-31: 41.32025-03-31: 45.42025-06-30: 38.22025-09-30: 29.72025-12-31: 30.22026-03-31: 35.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 23.9 to 53.4 · axis starts at 20.4

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

—
7.119.431.72021-12-31: 14.22022-03-31: 13.62022-06-30: 22.92022-09-30: 22.72022-12-31: 26.32023-03-31: 29.32023-06-30: 24.22023-09-30: 22.72023-12-31: 16.82024-03-31: 252024-06-30: 20.42024-09-30: 15.12024-12-31: 20.12025-06-30: 9.92025-09-30: 9.5 2021-12 2025-09
15 monthly readings · 9.5 to 29.3 · axis starts at 7.1

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)
4 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

20.0%
4.313.222.22021-09-30: 20.52021-12-31: 15.52022-03-31: 11.32022-06-30: 11.62022-09-30: 8.92022-12-31: 11.32023-03-31: 6.92024-03-31: 10.42024-06-30: 10.92024-09-30: 9.42024-12-31: 9.82025-03-31: 82025-06-30: 62025-09-30: 12.12025-12-31: 7.82026-03-31: 20 2021-09 2026-03
16 monthly readings · 6 to 20.5 · axis starts at 4.3

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

27.2%
12.529.746.92021-09-30: 23.12021-12-31: 32.82022-03-31: 24.32022-06-30: 21.62022-09-30: 25.22022-12-31: 15.82023-03-31: 16.92023-06-30: 19.62024-09-30: 28.32024-12-31: 25.92025-03-31: 33.82025-06-30: 41.52025-09-30: 43.62025-12-31: 42.92026-03-31: 27.2 2021-09 2026-03
15 monthly readings · 15.8 to 43.6 · axis starts at 12.5

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

Pay 2
9.119.529.910th10th · 2023-04-30: £11.0910th · 2024-04-30: £12.0410th · 2025-04-30: £12.9625th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.5925th · 2024-04-30: £14.5725th · 2025-04-30: £16.00MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £19.67Median · 2024-04-30: £18.94Median · 2025-04-30: £19.7475th75th · 2023-04-30: £26.5575th · 2024-04-30: £26.6675th · 2025-04-30: £27.84 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.1
10th25thMedian75th90th
£12.96£16.00£19.74£27.84—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - resident analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.9%

9.119.028.910th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.9710th · 2024-04-30: £12.0010th · 2025-04-30: £13.1925th25th · 2023-04-30: £12.7325th · 2024-04-30: £14.0725th · 2025-04-30: £15.15MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £17.23Median · 2024-04-30: £19.38Median · 2025-04-30: £19.7475th75th · 2023-04-30: £23.1275th · 2024-04-30: £24.2275th · 2025-04-30: £26.96 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.1
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.19£15.15£19.74£26.96—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - workplace analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.8%

Business 11
Businesses
2025
2,890

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

2,185

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

170

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

15

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

100

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

375

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

3,635

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 15 2024
03 : Fishing and aquaculture 10 2024
05 : Mining of coal and lignite 0 2024
06 : Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 0 2024
07 : Mining of metal ores 0 2024
08 : Other mining and quarrying 10 2024
09 : Mining support service activities 0 2024
10 : Manufacture of food products 1,000 2024
11 : Manufacture of beverages 0 2024
12 : Manufacture of tobacco products 0 2024
13 : Manufacture of textiles 10 2024
14 : Manufacture of wearing apparel 0 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 50 2024
17 : Manufacture of paper and paper products 0 2024
18 : Printing and reproduction of recorded media 50 2024
19 : Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 0 2024
20 : Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 0 2024
21 : Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 20 2024
22 : Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 300 2024
23 : Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 45 2024
24 : Manufacture of basic metals 50 2024
25 : Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 450 2024
26 : Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 200 2024
27 : Manufacture of electrical equipment 50 2024
28 : Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 30 2024
29 : Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 15 2024
30 : Manufacture of other transport equipment 10 2024
31 : Manufacture of furniture 0 2024
32 : Other manufacturing 200 2024
33 : Repair and installation of machinery and equipment 225 2024
35 : Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 50 2024
36 : Water collection, treatment and supply 30 2024
37 : Sewerage 45 2024
38 : Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 20 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 1,000 2024
42 : Civil engineering 450 2024
43 : Specialised construction activities 1,750 2024
45 : Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 800 2024
46 : Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 1,250 2024
47 : Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 4,000 2024
49 : Land transport and transport via pipelines 700 2024
50 : Water transport 20 2024
51 : Air transport 0 2024
52 : Warehousing and support activities for transportation 150 2024
53 : Postal and courier activities 250 2024
55 : Accommodation 300 2024
56 : Food and beverage service activities 2,250 2024
58 : Publishing activities 5 2024
59 : Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities 45 2024
60 : Programming and broadcasting activities 0 2024
61 : Telecommunications 75 2024
62 : Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 225 2024
63 : Information service activities 10 2024
64 : Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding 1,000 2024
65 : Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security 0 2024
66 : Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities 100 2024
68 : Real estate activities 700 2024
69 : Legal and accounting activities 1,000 2024
70 : Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 250 2024
71 : Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 700 2024
72 : Scientific research and development 0 2024
73 : Advertising and market research 15 2024
74 : Other professional, scientific and technical activities 250 2024
75 : Veterinary activities 175 2024
77 : Rental and leasing activities 400 2024
78 : Employment activities 500 2024
79 : Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities 45 2024
80 : Security and investigation activities 35 2024
81 : Services to buildings and landscape activities 1,000 2024
82 : Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 800 2024
84 : Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 2,500 2024
85 : Education 3,000 2024
86 : Human health activities 3,000 2024
87 : Residential care activities 1,500 2024
88 : Social work activities without accommodation 3,000 2024
90 : Creative, arts and entertainment activities 15 2024
91 : Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities 225 2024
92 : Gambling and betting activities 125 2024
93 : Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities 900 2024
94 : Activities of membership organisations 175 2024
95 : Repair of computers and personal and household goods 45 2024
96 : Other personal service activities 700 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
89.6%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±8.7, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ2+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
80.5%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±11.3, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ3+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
65.8%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±13.5, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ4+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
46.8%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±14.2, basis not documented by the producer

6.7%

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

3.7%

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