Sheffield Built-up Area : Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

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Standard Industrial Classification (1992) 2001
A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry 770 Show data context
B: Fishing 9 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 220 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 28,896 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 959 Show data context
F: Construction 13,567 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 32,277 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 9,987 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 11,079 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 8,180 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 20,235 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 10,368 Show data context
M: Education 18,681 Show data context
N: Health & social work 26,457 Show data context
O: Other service activities 8,987 Show data context
P: Domestic service 72 Show data context
Q: Extra-territorial 9 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.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Sheffield Built-up Area through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Standardised Industrial Classification (1992), A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/13509682/cube/SIC1992

Date accessed: 02nd June 2026