St John's, Lichfield: Jobs

St John's has a solid mix of jobs across retail, education, health, and manufacturing. What really stands out is how many people work from home — over 40% of employed residents did so at the 2021 Census, which is well above the national average. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, with education and health and social work close behind. Manufacturing and professional services also provide plenty of jobs. You get a good balance of public-sector stability and private-sector variety here. The high number of home workers points to a neighbourhood with growing numbers of knowledge workers and professionals. For those who do commute out to work, driving is by far the most common option.