Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Blaby: Jobs

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's has a working population spread across retail, health, manufacturing, and construction. Most residents commute by car, though a significant number now work from home. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer, taking up around 19% of jobs. Health and social work comes second at 14%, with manufacturing and construction together making up roughly 20%. Education also plays a significant role, employing 9% of the neighbourhood. Driving is by far the most common way to get to work — over 56% of residents use a car or van. Around 26% work mainly from home, which has genuinely changed how people here spend their time and use local amenities. Just 3% rely on public transport.