St John's, Worcester: Jobs

Health and social work is the biggest employer in St John's, with around 726 residents working in the sector. Retail and wholesale trade comes second at 696 workers, followed by education with 443. Manufacturing and construction also play a significant role, creating a good mix of white-collar and trade-based jobs. Together, these three sectors account for over 45% of all local employment. Working from home is now common here. Nearly 20% of residents — around 806 people — work mainly at home, which marks a real shift from how people used to commute. When people do commute, most drive. Over 2,100 residents use a car or van to get to work. Around 509 walk and 154 cycle, which suggests there are plenty of local job opportunities within easy reach.