1951 Census of England and Wales, Occupation Tables (Laid before Parliament pursuant to Section 4 (1), Census Act, 1920), Table 20 : " Selected Occupations with Status Aggregates for EW, Regions of E, W, Con, AC, CB, MetB, Urban Areas with Population of 50,000 or more".

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Occupation	Males [1]	Females [2]
Total Population	259,257	292,196
Pop aged 15 & over	199,964	234,747
I-XXVII Occupied	169,322	68,096
XXVIII Retired & unocc.	30,642	166,651
Employers	8,115	1,022
Managers	7,039	1,909
Operatives	135,984	60,168
Working on own account	15,717	3,772
Out of Work	2,467	1,225
I. FISHERMEN	22	0
II. AGRICULTURAL, ETC OCCUPATIONS	28,538	2,659
1. Agricultural and horticultural occupations	26,271	2,624
Farmers	9,372	603
Market gardeners, etc. and foremen	1,355	109
Other gardeners	3,085	52
Other agricultural workers	12,459	1,860
2. Occupations ancillary to agriculture	1,794	29
Agricultural machine owners, drivers	1,253	7
3. Foresters and woodmen	473	6
III. MINING & QUARRYING OCCUPATIONS	3,373	1
1. In coal mines	2,340	1
Subordinate superintending staff	141	0
Workers below ground: Coal cutting etc machine men	58	0
Workers below ground: Hewers & getters (by hand)	1,208	0
Workers below ground: Conveying material to the shaft	253	0
Workers below ground: Developing workings in rock	75	0
Workers below ground: Repairing & maintaining roads	134	0
Other workers below ground	235	0
Workers above ground in coal mines	236	1
2. In other mines, quarries, brine pits	1,033	0
Underground workers in mines	26	0
Getters in open quarries, pits, etc	609	0
IV. WORKERS IN CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC.	821	73
1. Makers of bricks, pottery, etc	486	33
Brick, etc, moulders, etc	287	3
Potters, pottery makers and casters	15	25
Pottery finishers and decorators	6	2
Kiln and oven men, setters and placers	139	0
2. Makers of glass and glass ware	46	36
3. Makers of other mining products (not metal)	289	4
V. COAL GAS, ETC. MAKERS, WORKERS IN CHEMICALS	705	18
1. Workers in coal, gas and coke	208	0
2. Workers in chemical and allied trades	497	18
VI. WORKERS IN METAL MANUFACTURE, ENGINEERING	18,269	446
1. Foremen, overlookers	903	11
Fitting, Erecting	300	1
Electrical work	218	4
2. Furnacemen (not annealing or foundry)	10	0
3. Rolling and tube mill workers, wire drawers	20	0
Rollers and their assistants	2	0
4. Foundry workers (excluding pattern makers)	390	9
Iron or steel moulders and core makers	182	7
Non-ferrous moulders and core makers	23	0
Other ferrous foundry workers	139	0
5. Smiths, forgemen	499	5
Blacksmiths	459	0
6. Annealers, hardeners, temperers, picklers	33	1
7. Sheet metal workers, metal spinners, etc.	412	3
8. Platers, riveters, shipwrights	177	1
Platers	90	0
Platers' labourers	34	0
Riveters, caulkers	24	1
Shipwrights	28	0
9. Metal machinists	982	46
Press tool setters	8	0
Turners	378	8
Drillers (hand or machine)	182	24
Machine setters, setter-operators	414	14
10. Fitters, machine erectors	7,883	24
Precision fitters, tool makers, etc.	1,425	6
Machine erectors, maintenance engineers	2,607	8
Motor and motor cycle mechanics	2,465	5
Fitters, fitter assemblers	848	4
Machine erectors', fitters', etc. mates	533	1
11. Metal finishers	93	8
Glazers, polishers, buffers and moppers	45	5
12. Plumbers, pipe fitters, etc.	1,677	2
Plumbers (not chemical plumbers)	1,142	1
Plumbers' labourers	88	0
Gas fitters	263	1
Pipe fitters	170	0
13. Vehicle makers and repairers (n.e.s)	174	0
14. Watch, clock, instrument makers (n.e.s.)	427	46
Scientific instrument makers, repairers	205	35
Watch, etc. makers and repairers	216	9
15. Workers in precious metals, gem setters	28	8
16. Electrical apparatus makers, etc. (n.e.s.)	3,295	86
Radio and radar mechanics	277	3
Others in electrical communications	681	0
Electrical Fitters	722	3
Electricians (house, ship, factory)	1,202	5
Linemen and cable jointers	289	0
17. Inspectors, viewers, testers	481	100
Electrical work	59	30
18. Other skilled workers	785	96
Oxy-acetylene or electric welders, etc.	317	5
Constructional engineers, erectors	126	0
Press workers and stampers, drawers	89	56
VII. TEXTILE WORKERS	843	878
Foremen	81	12
1. Openers, sorters, blenders, carders, etc.	143	25
Carders, combers, drawers, etc.	58	10
2. Spinners, doublers	100	116
Spinners, piecers	65	70
Doublers, twisters, silk throwsters	22	44
3. Winders, warpers, sizers, drawers-in	57	194
Winders, reelers	17	169
Beamers, warpers	29	19
4. Weavers	192	189
Weavers (not carpets)	176	155
5. Knitters	1	8
6. Bleachers, dyers, finishers	132	267
Lookers, examiners, burlers, menders	6	207
Dye house workers	31	1
7. Other skilled workers	218	79
Grinders, jobbers, tacklers, etc.	51	5
VIII. LEATHER WORKERS, FUR DRESSERS	2,637	1,214
1. Leather tanners and dressers, fur dressers	858	63
2. Boot and Shoe makers	1,681	1,114
Makers and repairers (not factory)	430	7
Clickers, pattern cutters	221	18
Closers	20	112
Other boot and shoe makers	191	933
3. Makers of leather or substitute goods	98	37
IX. MAKERS OF TEXTILE GOODS AND ARTICLES OF DRESS	1,861	5,817
1. Garment workers	516	3,152
Foremen, overlookers	29	74
Cutters	177	71
Tailors	272	339
Dressmakers and light clothing makers	7	613
Machinists	7	1,501
Pressers	16	273
2. Hat and cap makers, milliners (makers)	3	12
3. Upholsterers, etc., bedding makers	363	216
Upholsterers, coach trimmers, etc.	289	144
4. Other makers	979	2,437
X. MAKERS OF FOODS, DRINKS AND TOBACCO	2,489	550
1. Makers of foods	2,164	466
Foremen, overlookers	143	19
Bakers, dough mixers, etc.	1,217	133
2. Makers of alcoholic drinks	268	26
3. Makers of non-alcoholic drinks	11	3
4. Makers of tabacco, cigars, cigarettes	46	55
XI. WORKERS WOOD, CANE AND CORK	6,029	113
Foremen, overlookers	252	0
Cabinet makers	645	11
Carpenters, joiners	3,488	10
Coach and cart builders: body build	153	1
Coopers, hoop makers and benders	27	0
Packing case makers	58	23
Pattern makers (wood or undefined)	62	0
Sawyers, wood cuttting machinists	822	19
XII. MAKERS OF, WORKERS IN, PAPER; PRINTERS	2,695	1,291
1. Makers of paper, paperboard	323	123
2. Workers, in paper and paperboard	179	322
Pressers, stampers, cutters	85	30
Paperboard box makers (n.e.s.)	26	144
Machine makers, layers-on	43	137
3. Printers, bookbinders	2,193	846
Foremen, overlookers	103	12
Compositors (hand or machine)	579	9
Stereotypers, electrotypers	83	1
Printing reproduction workers	204	19
Printing machine room workers	594	101
Bookbinders	367	642
XIII. MAKERS OF PRODUCTS (N.E.S.)	1,072	191
1. Workers in rubber	417	52
Mixers, spreaders, moulders	115	8
2. Workers in plastics moulding, manipulating	243	59
3. Makers of musical instruments	118	2
Piano tuners	51	1
4. Makers of other products	294	78
Dental mechanics	182	5
XIV. WORKERS IN BUILDING AND CONTRACTING	12,354	16
Foremen, gangers	637	2
Clerks of works	119	0
Builders' labourers	1,858	0
Bricklayers	1,792	1
Bricklayers' labourers	328	0
Plasterers	475	0
Plasterers labourers	67	0
Glaziers	13	1
Slaters and tilers	47	0
Masons, stone cutters	879	1
Masons' labourers	172	1
Platelayers	586	0
Paviors, street masons and asphalters	32	0
Other skilled workers	1,402	0
XV. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS	3,663	25
Foremen, overlookers	92	0
Aerographers, paint sprayers	173	3
French polishers	204	3
XVI. ADMINISTRATORS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS (N.E.S.)	4,704	424
Civil Service higher officers	136	2
Civil Service executive officers	833	110
Local Authority officers	340	52
Secretaries of companies, etc.	299	78
Heads or managers of office departments	505	59
1. Managers in industrial undertakings	2,591	123
Mining, ceramics, glass, cement, etc.	203	6
Chemical and allied trades	74	1
Engineering and allied trades	690	19
Textiles and leather goods	376	45
Building and contracting	495	9
XVII. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT, ETC.	14,596	1,372
1. Railway transport workers	2,917	45
Railway officials	188	1
Locomotive engine drivers; motormen	415	0
Locomotive engine firemen	397	0
Locomotive running shed workers	194	1
Guards	249	0
Signalmen	386	1
Shunters, pointsmen, level crossing men	219	27
Porters (including lampmen)	709	7
2. Road transport workers	8,468	288
Passenger transport managers	81	6
Haulage contractors and managers	199	3
Inspectors and foremen (not horse)	142	3
Horse drivers, foremen, grooms	179	69
Drivers of trams and trolleybuses	6	0
Drivers of buses and coaches	1,000	5
Drivers of other passenger vehicles	655	30
Drivers of goods vehicles	4,738	44
Lorry drivers' mates, van guards, etc.	212	1
Bus and tram conductors	599	106
Garage proprietors and managers	499	19
3. Water transport workers	492	3
Ship-owners, brokers, agents; dock, canal officials	39	0
Wharfingers and stevedores	10	0
Navigating officers and pilots	62	0
Other seagoing workers	140	3
Bargemen, boatmen, tugmen	56	0
Dock labourers	149	0
4. Air transport workers	37	2
5. Other workers in communications, etc.	2,682	1,034
Postmen, post office sorters	1,144	76
Radio, etc. operators (n.e.s.)	161	93
Telephone operators	232	645
Messengers	406	10
Lift attendants	18	0
Porters (n.e.s.)	340	1
XVIII. COMMERCIAL, FINANCE, ETC. (EXC. CLERICAL)	14,989	9,311
1. Commercial occupations	13,447	9,258
Owners, etc. of wholesale businesses	951	61
Brokers, agents, factors (n.e.s.)	145	9
Buyers (not manufacturers')	83	91
Sales managers (manufacturers')	193	0
Advertising agents and managers	66	3
Commercial travellers, canvassers	1,567	34
1.. Owners, etc. of retail businesses	5,048	1,661
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Grocery, provisions	1,133	339
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Greengrocery	233	76
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Meat	533	27
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Fish, poultry	177	20
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Other food goods	227	49
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	82	19
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	439	214
Owners, etc. of retail businesses: General and mixed businesses	247	164
1.. Salesmen, shop assistants:-	3,366	7,122
Salesmen, shop assistants: Grocery, provisions	96	1,611
Salesmen, shop assistants: Greengrocery	123	179
Salesmen, shop assistants: Meat	615	80
Salesmen, shop assistants: Fish, poultry	110	46
Salesmen, shop assistants: Other food goods	56	466
Salesmen, shop assistants: Chemists' wares, photographic goods	71	430
Salesmen, shop assistants: Confectionary, tobacco, newspapers	73	436
Salesmen, shop assistants: In variety chain stores	8	479
Salesmen, shop assistants: In other general and mixed businesses	44	258
Roundsmen, van salesmen	1,220	88
Coal carmen, coal hawkers	362	0
Costermongers and other hawkers	179	32
2. Persons employed in finance and insurance	1,542	53
Bankers, bank managers, inspectors	208	2
Insurance managers, underwriters	282	10
Insurance agents and canvassers	537	22
Auctioneers, estate agents, valuers	400	9
XIX. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (EXC. CLERICAL)	9,426	7,482
Religious professions	788	295
Clergymen (Church of England)	485	1
Legal professions	359	5
Medical professions	770	94
Physicians, surgeons, etc.	512	87
Dental practitioners	180	2
Veterinary surgeons and practitioners	78	5
Nurses and midwives	327	3,181
Trained nurses, midwives	235	2,043
Assistant nurses	41	280
Student nurses	51	555
Nursery nurses	0	303
Medical auxiliary professions	483	395
Pharmacists	172	47
Physiotherapists, masseurs	28	106
Teaching professions	1,651	2,811
Teachers of music	43	155
Engineering, etc. professions	3,362	183
Civil, structural engineers	314	1
Mechanical engineers	271	1
Electrical engineers	238	2
Surveyors	406	3
Architects, town planners	203	10
Industrial designers, draughtsmen	1,637	166
Scientific professions	696	218
Chemists, metallugists	157	10
Laboratory assistants, technicians	417	184
Qualified accountants	336	4
Authors, journalists, publicists	204	47
Librarians (not booksellers)	24	70
Social welfare workers	98	113
Painters, sculptors, engravers	103	55
XX. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE SERVICES	8,775	317
1. Armed forces	7,379	289
2. Civilian defence services	1,396	28
Police superintendants, etc.	45	1
Police, other ranks	773	20
Fire brigade officers and men	202	0
Watchmen	268	0
XXI. PERSONS ENGAGED IN ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORT	763	179
Actors, variety artistes, entertainers	42	41
Musicians	88	22
Cinematograph operators	129	5
Bookmakers	43	11
XXII. PERSONS ENGAGED IN PERSONAL SERVICE	5,799	19,681
Proprietors and managers of restaurants	341	460
Lodging and boarding house keepers	194	584
Proprietors and managers of hotels	302	299
Publicans, beersellers, innkeepers	981	260
Barmen, barmaids	144	241
Waiters, waitresses, still room hands	199	973
Restaurant counter hands	17	263
Hall and hotel porters; doorkeepers	180	2
Stewards and matrons in institutions	38	263
Hospital or ward orderlies, attendants	296	287
Barbers, hairdressers, manicurists	439	675
Photographers (not printing trades)	168	108
Caretakers, office keepers	470	268
Charwomen, office cleaners	172	1,414
Laundry workers, dry cleaners	204	1,112
Window cleaners	228	2
1. Domestic servants (indoor):-	897	11,614
Cooks	399	1,702
Kitchen hands	208	1,549
Chambermaids, house, etc., maids	7	835
XXIII. CLERKS, TYPISTS, ETC.	8,610	12,101
Clerks (n.e.s.)	6,097	5,207
Shorthand typists, secretaries	164	3,675
Typists	6	877
Other office machine operators	10	434
Costing and accounting clerks	2,333	1,908
XXIV. WAREHOUSEMEN, STOREKEEPERS, PACKERS, ETC.	3,268	1,194
Warehousemen	575	18
Storekeepers	1,496	41
Warehouse and storekeepers' assistants	500	134
XXV. STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVERS, STOKERS, ETC.	2,027	4
1. Stationary engine drivers:-	452	2
Underground in mines	98	0
Crane drivers	182	0
Drivers of civil engineering plant	355	0
Slingers and riggers	37	0
Boiler firemen and stokers	866	2
Oilers and greasers	40	0
XXVI. WORKERS IN UNSKILLED OCCUPATIONS (N.E.S.)	9,767	2,422
Assemblers (n.e.s.)	94	248
1. Machine minders:-	580	334
Engineering and allied trades	494	218
Labourers, other unskilled workers	9,093	1,840
XXVII. OTHER AND UNDEFINED WORKERS	1,227	317
1. Workers in distribution of gas, water, etc.	258	3
2. Other workers	969	314
XXVIII. RETIRED AND NOT GAINFULLY OCCUPIED	30,642	166,651
Students in educational institutions	3,598	3,223
Retired from gainful occupation	21,051	4,901
No gainful occupation stated	5,608	158,447

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