Queen's Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in Queen's Park, with around 1 in 5 jobs in this sector. Retail and wholesale comes second, followed by education and construction. You'll also find a strong presence of financial and insurance roles for a neighbourhood this size. Most residents drive to work, but working from home is a big part of the picture here. Nearly a third of people worked mainly from home at the time of the 2021 census — that's a real shift in how the local economy works day to day. For those who do commute, driving is the most common option. Walking and cycling are the next most popular choices, which suggests the neighbourhood is reasonably accessible on foot and by bike.