Radford Ward : Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

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2021 Industrial Classification 2011 2021
A: Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13 Show data context 8 Show data context
B: Mining & quarrying 7 Show data context 7 Show data context
C: Manufacturing 945 Show data context 982 Show data context
D: Electricity, gas, steam etc 71 Show data context 79 Show data context
E: Water, sewerage & waste mgt 80 Show data context 86 Show data context
F: Construction 423 Show data context 525 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 1,573 Show data context 1,638 Show data context
H: Transport & storage 699 Show data context 933 Show data context
I: Accommodation & catering 557 Show data context 468 Show data context
J: Information & communication 265 Show data context 316 Show data context
K: Financial & insurance 322 Show data context 213 Show data context
L: Real estate activities. 85 Show data context 96 Show data context
M: Professional, scientific & technical 299 Show data context 305 Show data context
N: Administrative & support 462 Show data context 515 Show data context
O: Public administration & defence 320 Show data context 304 Show data context
P: Education 742 Show data context 824 Show data context
Q: Human health & social work 1,004 Show data context 1,192 Show data context
R, S, T, U: Other services 405 Show data context 299 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: 07th June 2026