St Peter's, Tameside: Jobs
Jobs
Retail, health, and manufacturing drive St Peter's job market. Most residents work in hands-on, local roles and get there by car or on foot.
Wholesale and retail is the biggest employer, taking up around 22% of working residents. Health and social work comes second at nearly 14%, with manufacturing close behind at just under 12%. These three sectors alone account for nearly half the neighbourhood's workforce.
Transport and storage also plays a significant part, employing around 10% of residents. Professional and knowledge-based jobs are less common here.
Around 17% of residents work mainly from home. Driving is still the most popular way to get to work, but plenty of people walk too — which tells you that many jobs are within easy reach.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
83%
Work from home
17%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
22%
Human health and social work activities
14%
Manufacturing
12%
Transport and storage
10%
Education
7%
Accommodation and food service activities
7%
Administrative and support service activities
6%
Construction
6%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
4%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
3%
