Economy

Croydon is a major economic centre in London and a primary retail, leisure and cultural destination for the South East.  It is also a major contributor of labour and skills to the London economy and is recognised in the London Plan as an important strategic location for business activity and transport infrastructure.

Over the last decade Croydon's economy has been hampered by an overdependence on retail, business services and public sector jobs and a surplus of lower grade office accommodation.  The latest economic development strategy and regeneration plans recognises the need to focus on supporting local business, driving economic growth, and facilitating new business and inward investment

The labour market link above shows Croydon's employment rate by age, gender, ethnicity and disability with average earnings compared against London and the UK

The benefits profile link above shows Croydon's key out of work including Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) by borough, ward and age and lone parent in receipt of benefits

The adult skills link above shows NVQ level 4+, 2, and 1 and those without qualifications in the Croydon community and compares this with London and the UK.

The business profile link above shows Croydon's employment rate and the main employment industries in comparison to London and the UK

Croydon's economic bulletin provides key information and analysis on the local economy and updates on new policies and changes in employment, skills and business activity.

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NOMIS provides information on the labour market profile of Croydon as a whole, including the borough's working population by age, economically inactive figures and employment by occupation. Click here to access the site

NOMIS also provides information on the labour market profile of Croydon, displaying a breakdown of the information by ward. Click here to access the site

London skills and employment observatory - provides analysis of Croydon's labour market by equalities characteristics including gender, ethnicity and disabilites.  Click here to access the site