De Bruce Ward : Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

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2021 Industrial Classification 2011 2021
A: Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14 Show data context 6 Show data context
B: Mining & quarrying 17 Show data context 31 Show data context
C: Manufacturing 342 Show data context 308 Show data context
D: Electricity, gas, steam etc 38 Show data context 33 Show data context
E: Water, sewerage & waste mgt 47 Show data context 31 Show data context
F: Construction 290 Show data context 301 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 453 Show data context 479 Show data context
H: Transport & storage 130 Show data context 121 Show data context
I: Accommodation & catering 160 Show data context 176 Show data context
J: Information & communication 33 Show data context 48 Show data context
K: Financial & insurance 36 Show data context 39 Show data context
L: Real estate activities. 31 Show data context 44 Show data context
M: Professional, scientific & technical 82 Show data context 84 Show data context
N: Administrative & support 158 Show data context 156 Show data context
O: Public administration & defence 155 Show data context 128 Show data context
P: Education 205 Show data context 231 Show data context
Q: Human health & social work 504 Show data context 528 Show data context
R, S, T, U: Other services 102 Show data context 90 Show data context
Date Source
2011 Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table KS605UK - Industry)
2021 Office for National Statistics, ONS "Create a Custom Dataset" ("Industry (current)" (19 way))

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This system of four "Levels" appears in the census Small Area Statistics for 2001, 2011 and 2021/2, and the full definitions of the levels include a wide range of broadly equivalent qualifications.


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Date accessed: 05th June 2026