East Riding of Yorkshire facts & figures

Population: 330,900 (2006)

Number of people of working age
(16-74 years): 197,400 (2006)

Number of people who are economically active (aged 16-74): 163,000 (2006)
- men: 86,700 (2006)
-women: 76,300 (2006)

Number of people in employment: 156,200 (2006)

78.9% of people of working age are in employment

Source: Yorkshire Futures www.yorkshirefutures.com

Statistical Information

Bridlington information

Population: 33,589 (2001 Census)

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

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

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