Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green, Cheltenham: Jobs
Jobs
Most people here work in public services, health, or retail. Nearly 4 in 10 work from home, which gives the neighbourhood a quieter feel during the day.
Public administration is the biggest employer, taking up around 14% of jobs. Health and social work comes a close second, followed by retail and education. These four sectors together account for roughly half of all employment in the neighbourhood.
Working from home is really common — 1,406 out of 3,663 people work mainly at home. For those who do commute, driving is by far the most popular option. Around 300 people walk to work and 126 cycle, which shows many jobs are within easy reach.
Professional and technical roles are becoming more common too, reflecting a well-qualified local workforce.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
62%
Work from home
38%
Local employers by sector
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
14%
Human health and social work activities
12%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
12%
Education
11%
Construction
8%
Manufacturing
8%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
7%
Information and communication
6%
Administrative and support service activities
5%
Financial and insurance activities
5%
