East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire facts & figures

Population: 333,000 (2007)

Number of people of working age
(16-74 years): 197,400 (2007)

Number of people who are economically active (aged 16-74): 163,200 (2007)
- men: 88,000 (2007)
-women: 74,900 (2007)

Number of people in employment: 163,200 (2007)

81.1% of people of working age are in employment

Source: Yorkshire Futures www.yorkshirefutures.com

Annual Gross Pay averages
2002     £20,313
2008     £27,349
Source: ONS NOMIS 18.5.09

Job Facts
(Number of employees within Sector)

23,748 - Manufacturing/engineering
17,684 - Health & Social Care
10,138 - Construction
9,014 - Transport & Distribution
Source: Progress in Sub Region 2009

Statistical Information

Pocklington information:

Population: 7,632 (2001 Census)

Important occupational sectors: agriculture & horticulture, logistics, business & administration

Some employers: Power Health, Yara, Phoenix Software, Kerry Sweet Ingredients

Market Weighton information

Population: 4,609 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: agriculture & horticulture, logistics, business & administration

Goole information:

Population: 18,741 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: ports, logistics, food, engineering & manufacturing

Some employers: Croda Universal Ltd, Brewers Fayre & Travel Inn, Associated British Ports (ABP), Guardian Glass, Goole Courier, Goole Leisure Centre