Westgate, Gloucester: Jobs

Westgate's workers are spread across retail, health, and manufacturing, with a growing number working from home and plenty of people walking or cycling to their jobs. Retail and wholesale is the biggest employer here, with health and social work close behind. Manufacturing, education, and public administration also provide significant work. These sectors make up most of the local jobs on offer. Working from home is now really common — over 1,200 residents do it as their main arrangement. That's roughly 1 in 4 workers. Driving is still the most popular way to commute, but walking comes in second, which shows how many people live close enough to walk to work. The range of sectors means Westgate has a stable, diverse economy built on both public services and trade.