Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath, Mid Sussex: Jobs
Jobs
Health and social work is the biggest employer in Haywards Heath Bentswood and Heath, with retail, education, and construction close behind. These four sectors make up nearly half of all local jobs.
About 1 in 3 residents now work mainly from home — a big change from before the pandemic. Over 40% of workers still drive to their workplace, though walking is the second most popular option, which suggests plenty of people work locally.
Retail, finance, and professional services are all well established here, and construction is particularly strong. You've got a working population spread across both public and private sectors, with more people choosing flexible working arrangements.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
66%
Work from home
34%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
20%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
13%
Education
10%
Construction
8%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Financial and insurance activities
7%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
6%
Information and communication
6%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
5%
Transport and storage
4%
