St John's, Ipswich: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in St John's, with retail, education, and construction also keeping residents busy. About 1 in 4 workers here are in health or social work — it's by far the largest sector. Retail and wholesale comes second, then education and construction. It's a varied mix, which shows the neighbourhood draws workers from right across Ipswich's public and private sectors. Most people drive to work, with over 2,200 residents commuting by car. But nearly 1,300 people work mainly from home. Walking is also popular, with over 800 residents travelling on foot.