Spalding St John's, South Holland: Jobs

Spalding St John's is a working neighbourhood where retail, manufacturing, and transport are the main employers. Most residents drive to work, though a notable share work from home or get around on foot or by bike. Retail and wholesale are the biggest employers, taking up around 22% of jobs. Manufacturing comes in close behind at 20%, showing the area's strong industrial heritage. Transport and storage, health and social work, and construction also employ significant numbers of people. Agriculture accounts for around 4% of jobs — modest, but still higher than you'd typically find in urban areas. Driving is by far the most popular way to commute. That said, 1 in 8 residents work mainly from home, and walking and cycling together make up nearly 20% of all commutes.