Upton, West Northamptonshire: Jobs
Jobs
Most people in Upton work in retail, health, or construction. What's striking is that over a third of residents now work from home — a real shift from how things were before the pandemic changed everything.
Retail and wholesale is the neighbourhood's biggest employer, taking up nearly 1 in 5 jobs. Health and social work comes second, with around 530 people working in the sector. Construction is also significant, employing 350 residents.
Working from home has become the most common way to work here. Over 1,360 people — roughly 34% — work mainly at home. For those who do commute, driving is by far the most popular option, with around 2,100 people using a car or van to get to work.
Professional and financial services are growing too, employing nearly 500 people and showing a rising white-collar presence in the neighbourhood.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
66%
Work from home
34%
Local employers by sector
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
18%
Human health and social work activities
13%
Construction
9%
Education
8%
Transport and storage
8%
Manufacturing
7%
Professional, scientific and technical activities
6%
Financial and insurance activities
6%
Administrative and support service activities
5%
Information and communication
5%
