Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard, Cornwall: Jobs
Jobs
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard has a diverse job market. Retail, health and social care, construction, and hospitality are the biggest employers, with most jobs tied to local services and trades.
Retail and wholesale is the largest sector, with health and social work close behind. Construction is a strong employer too, reflecting real demand for skilled trades in the neighbourhood. Manufacturing also plays a significant role, giving the area a practical, hands-on workforce.
Most people drive to work — over 1,900 residents commute by car or van. This suggests jobs are spread across the wider area rather than concentrated in one place. Around 415 people work mainly from home, and just over 400 walk to work, so there's a meaningful share of residents with flexible or local arrangements.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
87%
Work from home
13%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
19%
Human health and social work activities
17%
Construction
11%
Manufacturing
10%
Accommodation and food service activities
8%
Education
7%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Transport and storage
5%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
3%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
3%
