Oldham District : Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

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Standard Industrial Classification (1992) 2001
A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry 476 Show data context
B: Fishing 0 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 48 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 18,866 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 743 Show data context
F: Construction 6,540 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 18,889 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 4,250 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 6,178 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 3,329 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 8,561 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 4,583 Show data context
M: Education 6,941 Show data context
N: Health & social work 9,977 Show data context
O: Other service activities 3,444 Show data context
P: Domestic service 12 Show data context
Q: Extra-territorial 0 Show data context
Date Source
2001 Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table UV034, Industry (17 way))

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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, Oldham District through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Standardised Industrial Classification (1992), A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10216163/cube/SIC1992

Date accessed: 01st June 2026