Myatt's Fields, Lambeth: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in Myatt's Fields, with professional services and retail also playing a major role. What's striking is that nearly half of residents work from home — a sign of a well-educated workforce focused on knowledge-based jobs. Health and social work accounts for around 16% of working residents. Professional, scientific and technical roles come second, then retail and education. These four sectors alone cover more than half of all employment in the neighbourhood. Working from home is really common here. Around 44% of employed residents worked mainly at home according to the 2021 census. That's well above the national average and reflects the high number of desk-based, knowledge-economy jobs on offer. For those who do commute, the bus is the go-to option, followed by the Underground and cycling.