Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester: Jobs
Jobs
Most people in Blacon work in retail, health, or manufacturing. You'll find the largest group in retail and wholesale, with health and social work close behind. Manufacturing is also a major employer — together these three sectors employ nearly half of all working residents.
The vast majority drive to work, with over 3,000 residents commuting by car. Around 950 people now work mainly from home, showing how much working patterns have shifted in recent years.
Walking and cycling are fairly common, which suggests plenty of jobs are within easy reach locally. Bus use is more limited. Professional and financial roles do exist here, but they're less common than you'd find in city-centre neighbourhoods.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
84%
Work from home
16%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
19%
Human health and social work activities
17%
Manufacturing
9%
Accommodation and food service activities
8%
Transport and storage
7%
Education
7%
Construction
7%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
4%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
4%
