Workforce & skills
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Thames Gateway Kent has an available workforce of 298,300 skilled workers. And many would prefer to live closer to where they work. Thames Gateway Kent offers the perfect working solution. Business can tap into a pool of cost-efficient employees with average salaries 21% lower in Kent than in London and 9% lower than the UK average.
With a multi-million investment in infrastructure, the area is meeting the challenge of ‘connecting’ people to local business. Without leaving the area, a dynamic and skilled workforce has the choice to live, work and relax in a prosperous environment.
Population and Workforce of Thames Gateway
| Population | Workforce | |
| Dartford | 92,000 | 49,400 |
| Gravesham | 98,000 | 51,500 |
| Medway | 253,500 | 131,500 |
| Swale | 131,900 | 65,900 |
| Total Thames Gateway | 575,400 | 298,300 |
Source: Office National Statistics 2008 (updated March 2010)
Commuters from Thames Gateway to London
| Inner London | Outer London | |
| Dartford | 7,704 | 8,962 |
| Gravesham | 5,724 | 4,112 |
| Medway | 12,068 | 5,510 |
| Swale | 3,496 | 1,228 |
| Total Thames Gateway | 28,992 | 19,812 |
Source: KCC Strategic planning - Analysis and Information Team
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