Streatham St Leonard's, Lambeth: Jobs
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Streatham St Leonard's has a highly educated workforce. Most people work in professional services and health, with nearly half of residents working from home. Those who commute out rely heavily on public transport.
Professional, scientific and technical roles are the biggest employment sector, followed closely by health and social work. Education is also a major employer. Together, these three sectors account for roughly a third of all working residents.
Almost half the workforce was working mainly from home at the time of the 2021 census. Of those travelling out, bus is the most common method, ahead of the Underground and driving.
Retail, construction, and hospitality also feature in the neighbourhood, suggesting a mixed local economy alongside the dominant knowledge and public sector base.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
53%
Work from home
47%
Local employers by sector
Professional, scientific and technical activities
12%
Human health and social work activities
12%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
10%
Administrative and support service activities
9%
Information and communication
9%
Education
8%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
8%
Accommodation and food service activities
7%
Construction
6%
Financial and insurance activities
6%
