Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Pendle Hill (part), accounting for 28.5% (931 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 179 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pendle Hill (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pendle Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pendle Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
282
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
282
8.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
931
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
931
28.5%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
307
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
307
9.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
279
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
279
8.5%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
488
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
488
14.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
222
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
222
6.8%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
345
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
345
10.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
337
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
337
10.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
90
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
90
2.8%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+17
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+179
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-9
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+76
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-7
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+30
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pendle Hill (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 282 | 8.6% | 9.9% | 265 | 8.9% | 8.9% | +17 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 931 | 28.5% | 23.7% | 752 | 25.3% | 18.9% | +179 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 307 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 316 | 10.6% | 15.4% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 279 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 247 | 8.3% | 9.7% | +32 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 488 | 14.9% | 14.0% | 488 | 16.4% | 14.2% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 222 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 232 | 7.8% | 9.3% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 345 | 10.6% | 8.6% | 269 | 9.1% | 8.4% | +76 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 337 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 344 | 11.6% | 12.1% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 90 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 60 | 2.0% | 2.9% | +30 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +296 | 0.0pp |