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From our own questionnaire survey the number of
households who work from home is 37, which = 21% of
households who returned the questionnaire; with an Box 11: Key Economic Issues
average number of days worked at home being 3 per week. • There is a high level of employment of
the parish’s population.
The graph below shows the percentage of people employed • There are 6 local businesses in the parish
in each type of industry, for residents of the SOA covering if the school shop and pub are included,
Ickford. and this current level of businesses and
employment should aim to be at least
maintained
• Adequate infrastructure to support local
businesses needs to be provided.
• Working from home in full or in part is
an increasingly significant part of village
life in Ickford. This highlights and to an
extent mirrors a national trend and
shows the need for good support local
services and internet.

Sectors of Employment

SOA 7683

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

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