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Work Force and Education
As well as a high level of economic activity, the strength of Warrington’s labour market is also illustrated by the high proportion of management and professional staff resident in the Borough.
- 13% of Warrington residents work in senior management roles compared to the national average of 10%
- 21% of Warrington residents work in professional occupations compared to the national average of 20%
Businesses in Warrington benefit from access to one of the largest labour pools in the UK. There are 3.5 million people within a 30 minutes’ drive time of Warrington and 6.2 million people within 45 minutes’ drive time.
Warrington has a well educated workforce, with 37.7% of the Working Age Population educated to degree level and above, a proportion that is in line with the national average and higher than for the North West as a whole.
The University of Chester has a large Campus at Warrington, and the nearby universities of Manchester and Liverpool also provide a young dynamic source of new talent.
| Selected NVQ Levels Within Working Age Population 16-64 | Warrington No. | Warrington % | North West % | Great Britain % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % with NVQ4+ (equivalent to 1st degree) | 49,900 | 37.7 | 33.9 | 38.2 |
| % with NVQ3+ (2 or more A Levels) | 73,900 | 55.9 | 53.7 | 56.0 |
| % with no qualifications (NVQ) | 8,700 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
Source: Annual Population Survey 2016, ONS
