St Mary's, Ribble Valley: Jobs

Retail, health, and education are the biggest employers in St Mary's. Most residents drive to work, though a significant number now work from home. Around 1,400 residents were in work at the time of the 2021 Census. Wholesale and retail trade is the largest sector, employing 207 people. Health and social work comes close behind at 198, with education at 186. Manufacturing is also significant at 150 workers. The car dominates commuting — 707 people drive to work. But 398 residents, nearly 29%, work mainly from home. That's a meaningful shift. A further 185 walk to work, which suggests many jobs are local. Professional and construction sectors each employ around 100 people, pointing to a reasonably mixed local economy.