Bedfont, Hounslow: Jobs
Jobs
Bedfont's job market is built on transport, retail, and health. Most residents drive to work, though about 1 in 5 now work from home — a shift that was clear in the 2021 census.
Transport and storage is the neighbourhood's biggest employer, thanks largely to Heathrow's proximity. Wholesale and retail trade comes a close second. Health and social work, construction, and education also provide plenty of jobs.
The car is the main way people get around, but buses are reasonably popular too. Professional and financial roles exist here, but they're not what defines the neighbourhood. Bedfont's a working area with a practical, mixed economy rooted in logistics, services, and care.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
81%
Work from home
19%
Local employers by sector
Transport and storage
17%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
16%
Human health and social work activities
11%
Construction
9%
Administrative and support service activities
9%
Education
7%
Accommodation and food service activities
7%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
4%
Information and communication
4%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
4%
