King's Ash, Torbay: Jobs

King's Ash's job market is built on retail, health, and construction. Most people drive to work, though a growing number now work from home. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, taking up around 21% of jobs. Health and social work comes in close behind at 20%, showing there's real demand for care sector roles. Construction makes up roughly 10%, which points to steady building work in the area. Nearly two thirds of workers commute by car. But 15% work mainly from home — that's a significant change in how people here manage work and their daily lives. Education and public administration each account for around 8% of the workforce, showing there's a solid public sector presence in King's Ash.