Sutton, North East Derbyshire: Jobs

Health and social care, retail, and manufacturing drive Sutton's job market. Most people here drive to work, and a growing number are working from home. Health and social work is the biggest employer, making up around 1 in 5 jobs. Retail and wholesale trade comes second, with manufacturing and construction close behind. These industries show a working community built on practical, hands-on roles. The car is essential here. Nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, which means jobs are spread across the wider region rather than concentrated locally. Working from home has really taken off too. Around 1 in 5 residents now work remotely, pointing to a growing professional and knowledge-based workforce alongside the area's more traditional industries.