Kirkham, Fylde: Jobs
Jobs
Kirkham's job market is built on health, retail, and manufacturing, with a strong public sector and plenty of people now working from home.
Health and social work is the biggest employer, taking up around 15% of the working population. Retail and wholesale comes second, followed closely by manufacturing — a legacy of the town's industrial past. Public administration and education together employ nearly 1 in 5 workers.
Working from home is significant here, accounting for 28% of the workforce. For those commuting, driving is the most common option. Walking is the second choice, which suggests many jobs are based locally.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
72%
Work from home
28%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
15%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
13%
Manufacturing
13%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
10%
Education
9%
Construction
8%
Accommodation and food service activities
6%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
6%
Administrative and support service activities
5%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
4%
