St Peter's with St Mary's, Torbay: Jobs

Retail, health, and construction are the main employers in St Peter's with St Mary's. Most residents drive to work, though a growing number now work from home. Retail and health are the 2 biggest sectors, making up over a third of all jobs. Construction's also strong, with 270 residents working in the trade. Education and hospitality come next. Over half of working residents drive to work, which is still the most common commute. But working from home has really taken off — nearly 1 in 5 residents now work mainly from home. That's a significant change for a neighbourhood this size. Fewer than 1% use trains or the underground. This part of Devon is very car-dependent, and that shows in how people get around.