Roe Lee, Blackburn with Darwen: Jobs
Jobs
Roe Lee's job market is dominated by health, retail, and education. Most people here drive to work, though a significant chunk now work from home.
Health and social work is the neighbourhood's biggest employer, with around 737 residents. Retail and wholesale comes in second with 691 jobs, followed by education at 445. Manufacturing still plays a solid role with 390 jobs, showing the area's industrial heritage.
Driving is how most people get to work — 2,310 residents commute by car. But 852 people, roughly 22% of the workforce, mainly work from home. That's a real shift in how people here spend their working day.
Public administration, construction, and transport also employ a meaningful number of residents, which shows the neighbourhood has a broad and mixed economy.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
78%
Work from home
22%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
19%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
18%
Education
12%
Manufacturing
10%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
8%
Construction
6%
Transport and storage
5%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
5%
Administrative and support service activities
4%
Accommodation and food service activities
4%
