Moss Side, Manchester: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in Moss Side, followed by retail and hospitality. Together, these three sectors make up nearly half of all local jobs. Around 7,100 residents were working at the time of the 2021 census. Health and social work employs the most people, with retail and hospitality also playing a significant role. Education is another major sector, which reflects the neighbourhood's proximity to Manchester's universities and schools. Just under a quarter of residents work from home. Driving is still the most common way to get to work, but bus travel and walking are both popular too — that makes sense given Moss Side's central location. Cycling is also reasonably common. This mix shows that residents work across the city rather than clustering in one area.