Leigh Built-up Area : Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

Standard Industrial Classification (2007)

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2021 Industrial Classification 2011 2021
A: Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26 Show data context 35 Show data context
B: Mining & quarrying 16 Show data context 14 Show data context
C: Manufacturing 2,158 Show data context 1,862 Show data context
D: Electricity, gas, steam etc 118 Show data context 155 Show data context
E: Water, sewerage & waste mgt 217 Show data context 260 Show data context
F: Construction 2,054 Show data context 2,553 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 3,591 Show data context 3,873 Show data context
H: Transport & storage 1,109 Show data context 1,230 Show data context
I: Accommodation & catering 974 Show data context 904 Show data context
J: Information & communication 451 Show data context 590 Show data context
K: Financial & insurance 551 Show data context 526 Show data context
L: Real estate activities. 249 Show data context 233 Show data context
M: Professional, scientific & technical 931 Show data context 992 Show data context
N: Administrative & support 1,199 Show data context 1,150 Show data context
O: Public administration & defence 1,108 Show data context 1,145 Show data context
P: Education 1,379 Show data context 1,611 Show data context
Q: Human health & social work 2,838 Show data context 3,534 Show data context
R, S, T, U: Other services 855 Show data context 847 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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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Leigh Built-up Area through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Standard Industrial Classification (2007), A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 08th June 2026