St Oswald's, Hyndburn: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in St Oswald's, with retail, manufacturing, and education also providing plenty of jobs for the neighbourhood's 3,046 working residents. Health and social work accounts for around 17% of workers. Retail comes in second, while manufacturing and education make up a significant share too. Construction is notably strong, showing there's steady demand for trades locally. Working from home is fairly common here — around 1 in 5 residents do it. Most people still drive to work though. Nearly two-thirds of workers commute by car or van, and walking is the next most popular option, which shows there's some local employment within easy reach.