This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales by National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC). The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.
Summary
The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC) indicates a person's socio-economic position based on their occupation and other job characteristics.
It is an Office for National Statistics standard classification. NS-SEC categories are assigned based on a person's occupation, whether employed, self-employed, or supervising other employees.
Full-time students are recorded in the "full-time students" category regardless of whether they are economically active.
Quality Statement
As Census 2021 was during a unique period of rapid change, take care when using this data for planning purposes.
Read more in our Labour market quality information for Census 2021 methodology.
National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC): Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over
959,080
L1, L2 and L3 Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations
169,891
L4, L5 and L6 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations
218,154
L7 Intermediate occupations
118,154
L8 and L9 Small employers and own account workers
111,812
L10 and L11 Lower supervisory and technical occupations
43,747
L12 Semi-routine occupations
90,718
L13 Routine occupations
85,690
L14.1 and L14.2 Never worked and long-term unemployed
57,456
L15 Full-time students
63,458
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