Mayfield & Five Ashes, Wealden: Jobs

Mayfield & Five Ashes has a workforce spread across health, professional services, retail and construction. Nearly half of residents work from home, which tells you something about this well-educated, largely self-sufficient community. Health and social work is the biggest employer, with 204 residents working in the sector. Professional, scientific and technical roles come close behind at 187. Retail and construction each account for 155 workers, and financial services adds another 115. Working from home is the norm here. Of 1,609 workers, 786 — just under half — work mainly at home. For those who do commute, driving is by far the most common option, with 664 people using a car or van. Public transport use is minimal, which makes sense given the rural setting.