John O'Gaunt, Lancaster: Jobs
Jobs
Education and health are the biggest employers in John O'Gaunt, with nearly a third of residents working in these sectors. Working from home is also common here, showing how people's working lives have changed.
Of the 2,233 residents in work, education employs the most at 467 people, followed closely by health and social work at 452. Retail comes third with 325 workers.
The way people work has shifted noticeably. Nearly 700 residents work mainly from home. For those commuting, most drive or walk — 684 drive and 538 walk, which suggests many jobs are local. Only 30 use the train.
Public administration and professional services each employ around 115 to 120 people, adding office-based and skilled work to the neighbourhood's mix.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
69%
Work from home
31%
Local employers by sector
Education
21%
Human health and social work activities
20%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
15%
Accommodation and food service activities
7%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
5%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
5%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
5%
Construction
4%
Administrative and support service activities
4%
Information and communication
3%
