Blackburn South East, Blackburn with Darwen: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in Blackburn South East, with nearly 1 in 4 jobs in this sector. Manufacturing comes second, reflecting the neighbourhood's industrial heritage, while retail and wholesale trade also employs a significant number of residents. Most people drive to work — over half of workers travel by car. But there's a notable shift happening too: just under 12% work mainly from home, showing how work patterns are becoming more flexible. Around 12% walk to work, which suggests plenty of jobs are within reach locally.