St George's, Castle Point: Jobs

Most people in St George's work in retail, construction, health, and education. The car is how most residents get to work, though a notable shift has seen over 1,000 people — roughly 27% of the working population — now working mainly from home. Retail and construction are the 2 biggest employers here, accounting for around 1 in 3 working residents. Health and social work comes next, followed by education, which reflects steady demand for public sector roles locally. Driving remains the most common commute by far, with around 2,100 people travelling by car or van. Financial services and transport also employ a solid number of residents, suggesting a mix of office-based and logistics roles in the neighbourhood.