Milton, Southend-on-Sea: Jobs

Health and social care is Milton's biggest employer, with retail, construction, and education close behind. These four sectors alone employ nearly half of all working residents. The 2021 Census recorded around 5,600 residents in work. Health and social work accounts for close to 1,000 of those jobs, showing how strong the public sector is here. Working from home is really common — nearly a third of residents do it. Most people drive to work, but plenty walk, which suggests many jobs are local to the neighbourhood. Around 500 residents commute by train, likely heading into London or central Essex. Finance, professional services, and manufacturing also have a solid presence in Milton.