Bishop's Nympton, North Devon: Jobs

Farming, construction, and health and social work are the backbone of Bishop's Nympton's economy. Nearly half of working residents run their jobs from home, which tells you something about the character of this place. Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 198 people — the biggest sector by far. Construction comes second with 105 workers, and health and social work is close behind at 108. Working from home is genuinely common here. Of the 1,074 working residents, 450 do their jobs mainly at home. That's 42%. For those who do commute out, driving dominates — 527 people use a car or van to get to work. Retail, education, and professional services round out the local job market, making this a fairly self-sufficient rural neighbourhood.