St Michael's, Sunderland: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in St Michael's, with retail and education close behind. Together, these three sectors make up nearly half of all jobs for local residents. Around 4,400 residents were working at the time of the 2021 census. Health and social work led at 17%, followed by retail at 14% and education at 11%. Manufacturing and public administration also employ a lot of people here. Working from home is pretty common — nearly a third of residents do it. Most people still commute by car, with just under half of workers driving. Walking accounts for around 7% of commutes, which makes sense given that many jobs are close enough to reach on foot.