Sutton St Mary's, Ashfield: Jobs

Sutton St Mary's is a working neighbourhood where most people are employed in retail, health, manufacturing, and construction. Cars dominate the commute, though a notable share of residents now work from home. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, accounting for around 1 in 5 jobs. Health and social work comes second, followed closely by manufacturing and construction. These four sectors cover well over half of all employment here. Professional and knowledge-based roles play a smaller part, which reflects the neighbourhood's practical, trade-focused character. Nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work. Around 15% work mainly from home — a meaningful shift. Walking accounts for a further 8%, suggesting some jobs are genuinely local.