Canal Ward : Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way)

Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way)

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Industry Sector 2001 2011 2021
Agriculture 54 Show data context 10 Show data context 32 Show data context
Mining 9 Show data context 11 Show data context 32 Show data context
Manufacturing 675 Show data context 503 Show data context 678 Show data context
Util+Const+Transp 1,175 Show data context 1,400 Show data context 1,533 Show data context
Consumer Services 2,126 Show data context 3,040 Show data context 3,338 Show data context
Business Services 939 Show data context 1,669 Show data context 2,250 Show data context
Public Services 1,685 Show data context 2,916 Show data context 3,375 Show data context
Date Source
2001 National Records of Scotland, Scotland's Census (Table UV34, Industry (17 way))
2011 Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table KS605UK - Industry)
2021 National Records of Scotland, Scotland's Census (Table UV605, "Industry")

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Here we present how the economic foundations of each locality have changed over time, identifying the traditional sectors of Agriculture, Mining and Manufacturing which dominated many areas in the nineteenth century, but also breaking down Services into those which, broadly, sell directly to consumers; those which deal mainly with other buinesses, including financial services; and public services, including education and health.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Canal Ward through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Simplified Industrial Structure (7-way), A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 09th February 2026