Economy
There are a great many shops serving the Queens Park population, which are a mix of mostly independent retailers, with a few chain stores. Ford End Road acts as the "high street" for the area, and includes independent supermarkets, deli's, takeaway restaurants, and a Tesco Express store. There are more shops and businesses located on Iddesleigh Road, including convenience stores and Queens Park's post office.
One of the largest businesses in the area is Wells and Young's Brewery. The brewery is now the largest employer in Queens Park after the closure of the Allen's Engineering Works in 2000. All that remains of the Queen's Works is the Allen Social Club building on Hurst Grove, which itself closed in January 2010.
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