Fishwick & Frenchwood, Preston: Jobs

Most people in Fishwick & Frenchwood drive to work, though a good number work from home or walk to their jobs. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer here, followed by health and social work, manufacturing, and public administration. These four sectors make up well over half of all jobs in the neighbourhood. Manufacturing still plays an important role in the local economy, reflecting Preston's industrial heritage. Professional and financial services employ fewer residents, which suggests most higher-skilled office work happens elsewhere in the city. Around 18% of residents work mainly from home. Roughly 14% walk to work, which shows that jobs are often close enough to reach on foot. Driving remains the most popular way to get to work.