Westbrook, Thanet: Jobs

Health and social care is the biggest employer in Westbrook, followed by retail, education, and construction. Together, these four sectors make up more than half of all local jobs. Around 2,100 residents were working at the time of the 2021 census. Health and social work alone employs roughly 1 in 5 of those workers, with retail and education close behind. Construction is also a significant employer, which suggests there's steady demand for trades in the area. Nearly a third of residents work mainly from home — that's a real shift in how people work. For those who do commute, driving is still the most common way to get to work. Walking accounts for a decent share too, which shows some employment is genuinely local.