The charts illustrate the distribution of individuals aged 23-65 across various occupations in Ashby, a town in the UK, compared to the national figures for the UK in 2008. The data is divided into seven main categories.
First, regarding the unemployment rate, Ashby has 14% of people unemployed, which is higher than the UK average of 10%. In construction, Ashby again surpasses the national figures, with 16% employed in this sector compared to just 10% for the UK as a whole.
In retail, Ashby has 14% of its population working in shops, slightly higher than the UK’s 13%. However, in professional occupations, the UK outstrips Ashby significantly, with 14% compared to just 8% in Ashby.
In technical roles, the UK shows a stronger presence with 17%, while Ashby has only 9%. Conversely, personal services see Ashby leading with a rate of 21%, compared to the UK’s 17%.
Finally, in office work, the UK has a slightly higher percentage at 19%, compared to Ashby’s 18%.
