Hallam Fields, Erewash: Jobs

Most people in Hallam Fields work in retail, health, manufacturing, or construction. You'll find plenty of residents driving to work, though a good chunk now work from home instead. Retail and wholesale is the neighbourhood's biggest employer, with health and social work, manufacturing, and construction close behind. These 4 sectors make up more than half of all jobs here. It's a practical, hands-on kind of workforce rather than one focused on office-based roles. Professional and financial services exist in the neighbourhood but don't employ many people. Education is a solid mid-tier employer. Around 60% of residents drive to work. Working from home accounts for nearly a quarter of the workforce — a significant change that reflects how people's working lives have shifted since the pandemic.