Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of: Jobs
Jobs
Greyfriars has a working population spread across health, retail, construction, and manufacturing. Most people drive to work, though a notable share walk or work from home instead.
Health and social work is the biggest employer, accounting for around 17% of residents in work. Retail and wholesale comes second, followed closely by construction and manufacturing. Together these four sectors cover more than half of all employment here.
Public sector roles in education and administration are also well represented, which suggests a stable base of local jobs.
Most residents drive to work. But 420 people — roughly 1 in 5 — work mainly from home. Another 461 walk to work. This shift toward flexible and local working is reshaping daily life in the neighbourhood.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
80%
Work from home
20%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
17%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
16%
Manufacturing
13%
Construction
9%
Education
9%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
6%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
5%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
5%
Accommodation and food service activities
4%
Administrative and support service activities
4%
