South Yorkshire 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 4,050 Show data context
B: Fishing 45 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 2,904 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 92,948 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 3,555 Show data context
F: Construction 43,180 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 96,524 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 25,424 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 35,091 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 18,555 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 49,185 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 28,351 Show data context
M: Education 43,591 Show data context
N: Health & social work 66,569 Show data context
O: Other service activities 22,067 Show data context
P: Domestic service 165 Show data context
Q: Extra-territorial 27 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.


How to reference this page:

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

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10092784/cube/SIC1992

Date accessed: 03rd June 2026