Bare, Lancaster: Jobs

Health and social work is the biggest employer in Bare, followed by retail and education. Construction and public administration also provide work for a good number of residents. About 1 in 4 residents worked mainly from home at the time of the 2021 census — a real shift from how people used to work. Most people who commute drive, though walking is the second most common way to get to work. This suggests plenty of residents work locally. The mix of health, education, and public sector jobs means Bare has a solid foundation of stable, service-focused employment. It's a practical working neighbourhood rather than one dominated by any single industry.