St John's, Tendring: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in St John's, with 521 residents working in the sector. Retail and trade comes second at 494, and construction is a strong third at 304. Together, these three sectors account for nearly half of all employment here. Education and transport also employ significant numbers. Most people drive to work — nearly 1,500 residents commute by car or van. But working from home is common too, with around 360 people (roughly 14% of workers) doing so. Around 330 residents walk to work, which suggests there are plenty of jobs within easy reach locally.