Pagham, Arun: Jobs
Jobs
Work in Pagham centres on retail, health, and construction. Nearly 1 in 4 residents work from home — a shift that's happened since the pandemic changed how people work.
Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, with around 470 workers. Health and social work comes second with 375 people, then construction at 309. Hospitality and education also matter, each employing well over 200 people.
Most people drive to work. Of 2,679 workers, 1,497 commute by car. That's down to Pagham's rural coastal location, where public transport options are thin on the ground.
Working from home is now the norm for many. 644 people — nearly 24% — work from home. It's reshaping daily life here, with more residents around the neighbourhood throughout the week.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
76%
Work from home
24%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
18%
Human health and social work activities
14%
Construction
12%
Accommodation and food service activities
9%
Education
8%
Manufacturing
7%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
6%
Administrative and support service activities
6%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
5%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
5%
