Whitburn and Blackburn Ward : Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way)

Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way)

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Industry Sector 2001 2011 2021
Agriculture 107 Show data context 47 Show data context 65 Show data context
Mining 22 Show data context 35 Show data context 57 Show data context
Manufacturing 2,169 Show data context 1,232 Show data context 1,251 Show data context
Util+Const+Transp 1,576 Show data context 1,650 Show data context 1,833 Show data context
Consumer Services 2,141 Show data context 2,371 Show data context 2,463 Show data context
Business Services 1,135 Show data context 1,584 Show data context 1,879 Show data context
Public Services 1,624 Show data context 2,181 Show data context 2,719 Show data context
Date Source
2001 National Records of Scotland, Scotland's Census (Table UV34, Industry (17 way))
2011 Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table KS605UK - Industry)
2021 National Records of Scotland, Scotland's Census (Table UV605, "Industry")

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Here we present how the economic foundations of each locality have changed over time, identifying the traditional sectors of Agriculture, Mining and Manufacturing which dominated many areas in the nineteenth century, but also breaking down Services into those which, broadly, sell directly to consumers; those which deal mainly with other buinesses, including financial services; and public services, including education and health.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Whitburn and Blackburn Ward through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way), A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 09th April 2026