Bridge, Redbridge: Jobs

Bridge is a working neighbourhood where health, education, and construction are the main employers. Nearly 4 in 10 residents work from home, which shapes how people use the streets and spaces here day to day. Health and social work employs around 804 residents, with education close behind at 760. Construction is the biggest sector though, with 869 workers — a sign of strong local ties to the building trades. Professional and financial services together account for over 1,100 jobs. This points to a well-qualified workforce with connections to central London. When it comes to getting around, 1,079 people use the Underground and 2,028 drive. But home working is now the most common arrangement — 2,729 residents, roughly 40%, work from home.