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

Beverley Information:

Population: 29,110 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: public sector, engineering & manufacturing, retail, business & administration, leisure & tourism, horticulture & agriculture

Some employers: Chem-dry UK, Persimmon Homes, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Bartoline, Clariant UK Ltd, Flexi Foods Ltd,

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

Withernsea information:

Population: 5,980 (2001 Census)

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