Employment and income
Thurrock was seen historically as an area of ingrained poverty, but statistics are beginning to tell a different story.
Employment and unemployment details are reported in the Office for National Statistics: labour market profile for Thurrock.
| Employment status, aged 16 to 64 | Thurrock | East region | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economically active in employment, January 2021 to December 2021 | 75.9% | 77.1% | 74.6% |
| Economically active but unemployed, January 2021 to December 2021 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Benefits claimants, February 2022 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.4% |
Details of average weekly earnings come from the Office of National Statistics' annual survey of hours and earnings, 2021.
| Average weekly earnings | Thurrock | East region | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| People who work in the area | £613.60 | £601.90 | £612.80 |
| People who are residents in the area | £670.60 | £628.60 | £613.10 |
Details of work places come from the Office of National Statistics annual population survey, 2011.
| Place of work | Total |
|---|---|
| Thurrock residents who live and work in Thurrock | 43,076 |
| People who work in Thurrock but commute from other areas | 19,141 |
| Thurrock residents who commute to other areas for work | 31,956 |
More information
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