Whitefield, Knowsley: Jobs
Jobs
Most people in Whitefield work in health, retail, or construction. Nearly 1 in 5 residents work from home now — a big shift since the pandemic changed how we all work.
Health and social work is the largest employer, taking up around 18% of jobs. Retail and wholesale comes a close second. Construction's also strong here, which shows there's real demand for skilled trades locally.
About 49% of residents drive to work, which fits with Whitefield's suburban feel and how car-dependent the area is. But 756 people — roughly 18% — mainly work from home these days, and that's changing how the neighbourhood operates day to day.
Public services, education, and manufacturing also employ a solid chunk of residents, so the local economy has a decent mix rather than relying on just one or two sectors.
Source: Census 2021 (ONS)
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Work patterns in this area
Commute to work
82%
Work from home
18%
Local employers by sector
Human health and social work activities
18%
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
16%
Construction
10%
Manufacturing
8%
Education
8%
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
7%
Transport and storage
7%
Administrative and support service activities
6%
Accommodation and food service activities
4%
Other industries (arts, leisure, personal services)
4%
