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
1,276,564
L1, L2 and L3 Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations
163,366
L4, L5 and L6 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations
268,711
L7 Intermediate occupations
157,595
L8 and L9 Small employers and own account workers
155,204
L10 and L11 Lower supervisory and technical occupations
71,140
L12 Semi-routine occupations
147,383
L13 Routine occupations
139,472
L14.1 and L14.2 Never worked and long-term unemployed
94,640
L15 Full-time students
79,053
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