Tyne and Wear Modern (post-1974) County (Met.C) : Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

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Standard Industrial Classification (1992) 2001
A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry 1,824 Show data context
B: Fishing 84 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 1,610 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 66,932 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 4,584 Show data context
F: Construction 30,576 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 72,265 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 23,104 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 31,555 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 15,703 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 42,761 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 34,103 Show data context
M: Education 34,317 Show data context
N: Health & social work 56,542 Show data context
O: Other service activities 20,759 Show data context
P: Domestic service 96 Show data context
Q: Extra-territorial 48 Show data context
Date Source
2001 Great Britain Historical GIS Project

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This Industrial Classifiction is used in the 2001 Census's Small Area Statistics.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Tyne and Wear Modern (post-1974) County (Met.C) through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Standardised Industrial Classification (1992), A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 01st June 2026