Spalding St Mary's, South Holland: Jobs

Spalding St Mary's is a working neighbourhood where most people drive to work, though you'll find a notable share walking or cycling thanks to the town's compact layout. Retail, manufacturing, and health are the main employers here. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, accounting for around 23% of jobs. Manufacturing comes next at roughly 14%, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. Health and social work employs around 9% of residents, with construction and education also significant. Agriculture employs less than you might expect for rural Lincolnshire — under 4% of the workforce. When it comes to getting around, 60% of residents drive to work. But 10% walk and 5% cycle, which is above the national average. Around 13% work mainly from home, showing a modest but growing shift toward flexible working.