The main employment sectors in Central Croydon are retail and enterprise. Also the area 'Purley Way' has many retail parks, outlet and malls making it a destination for shoppers looking for stores that carry the full range of products. Here there are many opportunities for sales assistants, consultants and store managers. IKEA Croydon brought many non-skilled jobs to Croydon and is the fifth biggest employer in Croydon.

Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie was hit hard by the Covid 19 pandemic, however the company was struggling before that because of Brexit. Six months before Covid 19 shut down building sites and locked down the UK the company Morris Leslie has already experienced tough times. Uncertainty because of Brexit had already caused building projects to be shut down or paused causing a much lower demand for plant hires and sales. This slowdown had caused an oversupply of construction equipment meaning more competition and so reduced prices. Then Covid 19 hit and the group’s vehicle auctions and Sunday car boot market were shut down.

Lambeth is a borough in Central London that is quickly developing into a business and cultural hub. Along the River Thames is a pedestrianised area running next to the river Thames called the 'South Bank' which is a great destination for tourists and locals alike. This area includes cultural draws such as the Southbank Centre and National Theatre where actors, singers, lighting technicians and set designers can all find opportunities. Other tourist attractions such as the London Eye, London Dungeons and London Aquarium are also found along the Southbank providing lots of employment. There is a great range of restaurants as well, taking advantage of the high footfall of people enjoying the great views of the city of London along this walkway. Cultural events, Street performs and the annual Christmas market all make the Southbank a destination for tourists and locals throughout the year and provide employment oppertunities. The Oval cricket ground is located in Kennington and is home to the Surrey County Cricket team as well as international matches. These events draw huge crowds and offer employment for security staff, chefs and waiting staff.

Canary Wharf is only second to the City of London in business and financial importance. Businesses include Reuters, Credit Suisse, Barclays, American Express, to name a few.