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

Bridlington information

Population: 33,589 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: food, ports, leisure & tourism, retail, public sector, business & administration

Some employers: Britax PMG Ltd, B & Q, Inland Revenue, Carnaby Caravans, Corniche Fine Arts

Driffield information:

Population: 11,245 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: agriculture & horticulture, logistics, business & administration, retail, public sector

Hornsea information:

Population: 8,243 (2001 Census)

Important occupational sectors: agriculture & horticulture, leisure & tourism, business & administration, public sector, retail