St Mary's, Oldham: Jobs
Jobs
Jobs in St Mary's centre on retail, transport, and health. Most people drive to work, though a growing number now work from home.
Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, taking up roughly 1 in 4 jobs. Transport and storage comes a close second, reflecting the area's strong logistics presence. Health and social work is also significant, employing around 14% of residents.
What sets St Mary's apart is that manufacturing still plays a meaningful role here — something you don't see in many urban neighbourhoods.
Around 54% of residents drive to work in a car or van. But 12% now work from home, showing a gradual shift toward flexible working arrangements. Walking is the next most common option, with around 1 in 10 residents commuting on foot.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
88%
Work from home
12%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
25%
Transport and storage
14%
Human health and social work activities
14%
Accommodation and food service activities
8%
Manufacturing
8%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Education
7%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
4%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
3%
Construction
3%
