Washington West Ward : Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

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Standard Industrial Classification (1992) 2001
A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry 42 Show data context
B: Fishing 0 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 26 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 1,263 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 65 Show data context
F: Construction 325 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 1,018 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 208 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 406 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 239 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 499 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 459 Show data context
M: Education 382 Show data context
N: Health & social work 510 Show data context
O: Other service activities 204 Show data context
P: Domestic service 0 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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The early censuses 1801-31 used this very simple classification of occupations. The cemsuses of Great Britain from 1811 onwards applied it to families rather than persons, and all families were included under one of these headings.


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Date accessed: 02nd June 2026