St. James's, Dudley: Jobs
Jobs
St. James's has a diverse job market. Health and social work is the biggest employer, taking up nearly 1 in 5 jobs. Retail and wholesale comes next, with manufacturing and construction also playing a significant role in the neighbourhood's economy.
Most residents drive to work — over half commute by car or van. Around 1 in 5 people work mainly from home, which has shifted how daily life works here.
Public services, including education and public administration, employ around 15% of residents, providing a stable base of public sector work in the local economy.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
80%
Work from home
20%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
19%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
17%
Manufacturing
12%
Construction
9%
Education
9%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
6%
Transport and storage
6%
Administrative and support service activities
5%
Accommodation and food service activities
4%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
3%
