Bodmin St Petroc's, Cornwall: Jobs

Bodmin St Petroc's is a working neighbourhood where retail, health and construction are the main employers. Most people drive to work, though a notable share now work from home. Retail and wholesale employ the largest share of residents, followed by health and social work, then construction and manufacturing. These four sectors alone account for well over half of all employment. Public administration, education and hospitality are also significant, reflecting Bodmin's role as a market town with public services at its heart. Driving is by far the most common way to get to work. Around 1 in 6 residents work mainly from home — a meaningful shift for a town this size. Walking is the next most popular option, which suggests a reasonable number of people work locally.