St. Thomas's, Dudley: Jobs
Jobs
St. Thomas's has a working population spread across retail, health, manufacturing, and transport — sectors that reflect a practical, hands-on local economy rather than an office-based one.
Retail and wholesale employ the largest share of residents, followed closely by health and social work. Manufacturing is also significant, showing strong ties to the wider West Midlands industrial base. Construction and transport round out the picture.
Professional and knowledge-based roles — finance, tech, and professional services — exist here but they're relatively small. This isn't a neighbourhood dominated by desk jobs.
Around 16% of workers operate from home, which is below the national average. Most residents drive to work. That tells you something about the nature of jobs here and how the neighbourhood functions day to day.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
84%
Work from home
16%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
18%
Human health and social work activities
16%
Manufacturing
13%
Transport and storage
9%
Education
8%
Construction
8%
Administrative and support service activities
6%
Accommodation and food service activities
5%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
5%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
3%
