Cathall, Waltham Forest: Jobs

Most people in Cathall work in construction, retail, health, education, or from home — the neighbourhood's clearly changing. Construction is the biggest employer, taking up roughly 14% of the working population. Retail and health and social work come next, with education also playing a strong role thanks to the area's public sector presence. Around 29% of workers were mainly working from home when the 2021 census happened. That's a real shift from how people used to commute. For those who do travel, the Underground is the go-to option. Driving's less common than you'd expect for outer east London, which tells you most residents depend on public transport to get to jobs across the city.