Oadby Uplands, Oadby and Wigston: Jobs

Oadby Uplands has a well-qualified, professional workforce spread across retail, health, education, and manufacturing. Over a third of residents work from home, which tells you something about the neighbourhood's character. Retail and health are the two biggest employers, each with around 370 people on their books. Education comes next with 267 workers, followed by manufacturing with 179. Professional and technical roles add another 167, showing you've got a skilled local workforce here. Working from home is now the most common arrangement — 724 out of 2,092 workers do it. Of those who commute, most drive. Around 1,057 people travel by car, while 90 walk and 90 travel as passengers. Cycling and bus use are both low.