Burstead, Basildon: Jobs

Burstead's job market is built on construction, retail, health, and finance. Nearly 4 in 10 residents work from home — a shift that's happened since the pandemic changed how people work. Construction and retail are the biggest employers, each taking up around 13% of the working population. Health and social work comes close, as does financial services. These four sectors together employ roughly half of all working residents. Working from home is now the most common arrangement. Over 4,100 people do it. For those who commute elsewhere, driving is by far the most popular option, with just over 500 using the train. This mix of desk-based and trade work shows a neighbourhood that looks outward while staying rooted locally.