Knight's Hill, Lambeth: Jobs
Jobs
Health and social care is the biggest employer in Knight's Hill, followed by education and professional services. Together, these three sectors employ nearly a third of all working residents.
Health and social work employs around 1,340 people. Education comes next with 950, then professional and scientific roles with 905. Retail, public administration, and information and communications also provide significant employment.
Working patterns have shifted noticeably. Nearly half of working residents — around 3,840 people — work mainly from home. That's a substantial share and points to a well-qualified workforce suited to office-based roles.
For those who do commute, buses and cars are the most popular options. Around 630 people use the train, and 360 cycle. The neighbourhood has reasonable transport links into central London.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
55%
Work from home
45%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
16%
Education
11%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
11%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
10%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
8%
Information and communication
7%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
6%
Construction
6%
Accommodation and food service activities
6%
