The data presents the number of residents aged23-65 in different occupations in the UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
Overall, the charts suggest that while Ashby’s occupational structure is generally similar to the national picture for that year, it had a stronger presence in personal service roles and a slightly higher unemployment rate than the UK average. In contrast to this, the proportion of individuals occupied in professional work sectors as well as technical jobs was observed as much lower than the national average almost amounting to half.
In Ashby, the largest percentage of the working-age population is employed in personal service, accounting for 21%, which is relatively more than the national figure of 17%. Interestingly, unemployment comprises of 18%, nearly 1/5th of the entire population in the town and the figure is even higher rate at 19% according to the country’s statistical analysis. This suggests the difficulty in securing jobs in the country as a whole. Construction occupies the second-largest occupation category in Ashby at 16%, notably higher than the national figure of 10%, suggesting a greater local demand for manual labour.
Office work and technical work are also significant sectors in Ashby, comprising 14% and 13%, respectively, which closely match national percentages (14% for office work and 13% for technical work). This consistency indicates that Ashby’s job market in these areas reflects broader UK trends.