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ypsoc10

young person: job like: SOC 2010

Standard Occupational Classification 2010 (SOC2010) of job young person would like to do when left school/after full-time education. Full 4-digit version. The classification is coded post-field using the respondent’s description of the job. From Wave 3 onward, job descriptions were first coded to the code frame of SOC 2010 and the code for earlier versions of the classification was computed from a look-up file.

See YPSOC90 YPSOC00

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Derived variable note:

Standard Occupational Classification 2010 (SOC2010) of job young person would like to do when left school/after full-time education. Full 4-digit version. The classification is coded post-field using the respondent's description of the job. From Wave 3 onward, job descriptions were first coded to the code frame of SOC 2010 and the code for earlier versions of the classification was computed from a look-up file.

See YPSOC90 YPSOC00

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-948629.94%
Elected officers and representatives111620.12%
Financial managers and directors113160.37%
Marketing and sales directors113210.06%
Purchasing managers and directors113310.06%
Functional managers and directors n.e.c.113960.37%
Financial institution managers and directors115010.06%
Managers and directors in storage and warehousing116210.06%
Officers in armed forces117110.06%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122310.06%
Garage managers and proprietors125210.06%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail125410.06%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.125970.43%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112251.54%
Physical scientists2113110.68%
Social and humanities scientists2114140.86%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119140.86%
Civil engineers212110.06%
Mechanical engineers212240.25%
Design and development engineers212640.25%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.2129100.62%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213550.31%
Programmers and software development professionals2136311.91%
Web design and development professionals213740.25%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.213940.25%
Medical practitioners2211613.76%
Psychologists221280.49%
Pharmacists221340.25%
Ophthalmic opticians221420.12%
Dental practitioners221580.49%
Veterinarians2216372.28%
Podiatrists221810.06%
Health professionals n.e.c.221960.37%
Physiotherapists222180.49%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222970.43%
Nurses2231140.86%
Midwives2232110.68%
Higher education teaching professionals231130.18%
Further education teaching professionals231210.06%
Secondary education teaching professionals2314120.74%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals2315442.71%
Special needs education teaching professionals231610.06%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319110.68%
Barristers and judges241250.31%
Solicitors241310.06%
Legal professionals n.e.c.2419392.4%
Chartered and certified accountants242190.55%
Business and financial project management professionals242410.06%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians242540.25%
Business and related research professionals242620.12%
Architects2431382.34%
Social workers244230.18%
Clergy244410.06%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors247140.25%
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors247310.06%
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.311920.12%
Architectural and town planning technicians312110.06%
IT operations technicians313120.12%
IT user support technicians313210.06%
Paramedics3213120.74%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321950.31%
Counsellors323520.12%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323910.06%
NCOs and other ranks3311140.86%
Police officers (sergeant and below)3312362.22%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)331360.37%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331920.12%
Artists3411201.23%
Authors, writers and translators3412201.23%
Actors, entertainers and presenters3413643.94%
Dancers and choreographers3414110.68%
Musicians341580.49%
Arts officers, producers and directors341660.37%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators341740.25%
Graphic designers342180.49%
Product, clothing and related designers3422382.34%
Sports players34411006.16%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442100.62%
Fitness instructors344310.06%
Air traffic controllers351120.12%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers351280.49%
Brokers353210.06%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353420.12%
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.353920.12%
Buyers and procurement officers354110.06%
Marketing associate professionals354330.18%
Estate agents and auctioneers354430.18%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354610.06%
Conservation and environmental associate professionals355010.06%
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors356310.06%
Health and safety officers356710.06%
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks412220.12%
Financial administrative occupations n.e.c.412910.06%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415920.12%
Farmers511140.25%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians523180.49%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523510.06%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241130.8%
IT engineers524520.12%
Steel erectors531110.06%
Bricklayers and masons531240.25%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers531420.12%
Carpenters and joiners531540.25%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.531970.43%
Plasterers532120.12%
Painters and decorators532310.06%
Bakers and flour confectioners543260.37%
Chefs5434171.05%
Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers544110.06%
Florists544320.12%
Other skilled trades n.e.c.544910.06%
Nursery nurses and assistants612130.18%
Childminders and related occupations612240.25%
Teaching assistants612510.06%
Educational support assistants612610.06%
Veterinary nurses613150.31%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139261.6%
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants614110.06%
Houseparents and residential wardens614410.06%
Care workers and home carers614520.12%
Sports and leisure assistants621120.12%
Air travel assistants6214130.8%
Rail travel assistants621510.06%
Hairdressers and barbers6221120.74%
Beauticians and related occupations6222201.23%
Sales and retail assistants711180.49%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711230.18%
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers711510.06%
Roundspersons and van salespersons712310.06%
Merchandisers and window dressers712510.06%
Sales supervisors713010.06%
Metal working machine operatives8125191.17%
Van drivers821220.12%
Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs821410.06%
Train and tram drivers823150.31%
Farm workers911110.06%
Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.911910.06%
Window cleaners923110.06%
Refuse and salvage occupations923510.06%
Elementary security occupations n.e.c.924910.06%
Kitchen and catering assistants927270.43%
Waiters and waitresses927340.25%
Bar staff927420.12%
Leisure and theme park attendants927510.06%
Total1623100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3482.454861116.09275.01685.781137

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-945927.6%
Chief executives and senior officials111510.06%
Elected officers and representatives111660.36%
Financial managers and directors113130.18%
Managers and directors in transport and distribution116110.06%
Officers in armed forces117110.06%
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors122110.06%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122360.36%
Publicans and managers of licensed premises122410.06%
Leisure and sports managers122520.12%
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors125320.12%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail125440.24%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.1259120.72%
Chemical scientists211140.24%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112281.68%
Physical scientists2113110.66%
Social and humanities scientists211490.54%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119201.2%
Mechanical engineers212250.3%
Electronics engineers212410.06%
Design and development engineers212660.36%
Production and process engineers212710.06%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.2129321.92%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213510.06%
Programmers and software development professionals2136311.86%
Web design and development professionals213720.12%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.2139231.38%
Conservation professionals214110.06%
Environment professionals214230.18%
Medical practitioners2211905.41%
Psychologists221250.3%
Pharmacists221320.12%
Ophthalmic opticians221430.18%
Dental practitioners2215160.96%
Veterinarians2216342.04%
Health professionals n.e.c.221910.06%
Physiotherapists2221150.9%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222940.24%
Nurses223180.48%
Midwives223270.42%
Secondary education teaching professionals231480.48%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals2315503.01%
Special needs education teaching professionals231610.06%
Senior professionals of educational establishments231710.06%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319130.78%
Barristers and judges241240.24%
Solicitors241330.18%
Legal professionals n.e.c.2419402.41%
Chartered and certified accountants2421120.72%
Management consultants and business analysts242310.06%
Business and financial project management professionals242410.06%
Business and related research professionals242610.06%
Architects2431271.62%
Quantity surveyors243310.06%
Social workers244230.18%
Clergy244410.06%
Librarians245110.06%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors247160.36%
Public relations professionals247210.06%
Laboratory technicians311110.06%
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.311910.06%
Draughtspersons312210.06%
IT operations technicians3131110.66%
Paramedics3213100.6%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321930.18%
Child and early years officers323320.12%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323910.06%
NCOs and other ranks3311150.9%
Police officers (sergeant and below)3312472.83%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)331350.3%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331920.12%
Artists3411311.86%
Authors, writers and translators3412150.9%
Actors, entertainers and presenters3413593.55%
Dancers and choreographers3414140.84%
Musicians3415100.6%
Arts officers, producers and directors3416100.6%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417140.84%
Graphic designers3421110.66%
Product, clothing and related designers3422342.04%
Sports players3441754.51%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442150.9%
Fitness instructors344320.12%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512181.08%
Brokers353220.12%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353440.24%
Financial accounts managers353810.06%
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.353990.54%
Business sales executives354210.06%
Marketing associate professionals354320.12%
Estate agents and auctioneers354410.06%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354610.06%
Conservation and environmental associate professionals355010.06%
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists356410.06%
National government administrative occupations411210.06%
Bank and post office clerks412320.12%
Financial administrative occupations n.e.c.412930.18%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415920.12%
Farmers511140.24%
Smiths and forge workers521110.06%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters522330.18%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians5231100.6%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523510.06%
Electricians and electrical fitters524160.36%
Bricklayers and masons531210.06%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers531440.24%
Carpenters and joiners531530.18%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.531980.48%
Floorers and wall tilers532210.06%
Construction and building trades supervisors533010.06%
Bakers and flour confectioners543270.42%
Chefs5434171.02%
Cooks543530.18%
Nursery nurses and assistants612160.36%
Childminders and related occupations612230.18%
Teaching assistants612510.06%
Educational support assistants612610.06%
Veterinary nurses613160.36%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139281.68%
Houseparents and residential wardens614410.06%
Care workers and home carers614530.18%
Sports and leisure assistants621110.06%
Air travel assistants621420.12%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621920.12%
Hairdressers and barbers6221110.66%
Beauticians and related occupations6222201.2%
Sales and retail assistants711160.36%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711220.12%
Roundspersons and van salespersons712310.06%
Communication operators721410.06%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811120.12%
Chemical and related process operatives811410.06%
Metal working machine operatives812550.3%
Van drivers821210.06%
Bus and coach drivers821310.06%
Train and tram drivers823120.12%
Air transport operatives823310.06%
Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.823910.06%
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers921110.06%
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.921910.06%
School midday and crossing patrol occupations924410.06%
Kitchen and catering assistants927250.3%
Leisure and theme park attendants927510.06%
Total1663100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3250.544591115.09275.01464.961204

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-935814.29%
inapplicable-81355.39%
don't know-138515.36%
Elected officers and representatives111640.16%
Financial managers and directors113150.2%
Financial institution managers and directors115010.04%
Officers in armed forces117140.16%
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services117310.04%
Managers and directors in retail and wholesale119020.08%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122390.36%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail125460.24%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.1259100.4%
Chemical scientists211110.04%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112401.6%
Physical scientists2113140.56%
Social and humanities scientists2114170.68%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119261.04%
Civil engineers212140.16%
Mechanical engineers212260.24%
Electronics engineers212420.08%
Design and development engineers212640.16%
Production and process engineers212750.2%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.212910.04%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213520.08%
Programmers and software development professionals2136321.28%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.213920.08%
Environment professionals214210.04%
Medical practitioners22111275.07%
Psychologists2212230.92%
Pharmacists2213100.4%
Ophthalmic opticians221450.2%
Dental practitioners2215160.64%
Veterinarians2216642.55%
Medical radiographers221710.04%
Podiatrists221810.04%
Health professionals n.e.c.221910.04%
Physiotherapists2221140.56%
Speech and language therapists222310.04%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222950.2%
Nurses2231271.08%
Midwives2232150.6%
Higher education teaching professionals231150.2%
Further education teaching professionals231220.08%
Secondary education teaching professionals2314140.56%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals2315230.92%
Special needs education teaching professionals231640.16%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319130.52%
Barristers and judges241250.2%
Solicitors241360.24%
Legal professionals n.e.c.2419602.39%
Chartered and certified accountants2421230.92%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians242510.04%
Business and related research professionals242630.12%
Architects2431502.0%
Quantity surveyors243310.04%
Chartered surveyors243410.04%
Social workers2442120.48%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors247180.32%
Draughtspersons312210.04%
IT operations technicians313110.04%
Paramedics321370.28%
Dispensing opticians321610.04%
Pharmaceutical technicians321710.04%
Medical and dental technicians321810.04%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321960.24%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323910.04%
NCOs and other ranks3311321.28%
Police officers (sergeant and below)3312481.92%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)331350.2%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331940.16%
Artists3411371.48%
Authors, writers and translators3412220.88%
Actors, entertainers and presenters3413903.59%
Dancers and choreographers3414240.96%
Musicians3415230.92%
Arts officers, producers and directors3416140.56%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417230.92%
Graphic designers3421110.44%
Product, clothing and related designers3422381.52%
Sports players34411184.71%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442200.8%
Fitness instructors344340.16%
Air traffic controllers351120.08%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512210.84%
Estimators, valuers and assessors353110.04%
Brokers353230.12%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353440.16%
Buyers and procurement officers354110.04%
Estate agents and auctioneers354420.08%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354610.04%
Inspectors of standards and regulations356510.04%
Health and safety officers356710.04%
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks412220.08%
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants413410.04%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415920.08%
Personal assistants and other secretaries421510.04%
Receptionists421610.04%
Farmers511140.16%
Gardeners and landscape gardeners511320.08%
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.511910.04%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters5223190.76%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians523170.28%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241110.44%
Telecommunications engineers524210.04%
IT engineers524550.2%
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.524910.04%
Bricklayers and masons531220.08%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers531490.36%
Carpenters and joiners531590.36%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.5319100.4%
Painters and decorators532320.08%
Tailors and dressmakers541410.04%
Bakers and flour confectioners5432120.48%
Chefs5434160.64%
Cooks543520.08%
Catering and bar managers543610.04%
Nursery nurses and assistants612190.36%
Childminders and related occupations612290.36%
Playworkers612310.04%
Teaching assistants612550.2%
Veterinary nurses6131120.48%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139391.56%
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants614130.12%
Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)614210.04%
Care workers and home carers614520.08%
Sports and leisure assistants621110.04%
Travel agents621210.04%
Air travel assistants621430.12%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621920.08%
Hairdressers and barbers6221190.76%
Beauticians and related occupations6222351.4%
Sales and retail assistants7111230.92%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711240.16%
Sales related occupations n.e.c.712910.04%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811110.04%
Textile process operatives811310.04%
Quarry workers and related operatives812310.04%
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters813510.04%
Bus and coach drivers821310.04%
Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs821420.08%
Train and tram drivers823130.12%
Marine and waterways transport operatives823210.04%
Rail transport operatives823410.04%
Farm workers911110.04%
Elementary construction occupations912010.04%
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.913910.04%
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers921110.04%
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.921920.08%
Window cleaners923110.04%
Kitchen and catering assistants927250.2%
Waiters and waitresses927320.08%
Leisure and theme park attendants927510.04%
Total2506100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3386.548781116.09275.01530.671628

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-961616.97%
Chief executives and senior officials111520.06%
Elected officers and representatives1116120.33%
Financial managers and directors1131120.33%
Marketing and sales directors113210.03%
Financial institution managers and directors115030.08%
Managers and directors in storage and warehousing116210.03%
Officers in armed forces117110.03%
Senior police officers117220.06%
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services117310.03%
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors122110.03%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122340.11%
Garage managers and proprietors125220.06%
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors125310.03%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail125460.17%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.1259180.5%
Chemical scientists211160.17%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112571.57%
Physical scientists2113350.96%
Social and humanities scientists2114180.5%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119381.05%
Civil engineers212130.08%
Mechanical engineers212230.08%
Design and development engineers212660.17%
Production and process engineers212750.14%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.212960.17%
IT specialist managers213310.03%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213540.11%
Programmers and software development professionals2136691.9%
Web design and development professionals213720.06%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.2139150.41%
Conservation professionals214110.03%
Environment professionals214210.03%
Medical practitioners22112196.03%
Psychologists2212190.52%
Pharmacists2213130.36%
Ophthalmic opticians221470.19%
Dental practitioners2215300.83%
Veterinarians22161002.75%
Medical radiographers221710.03%
Health professionals n.e.c.221920.06%
Physiotherapists2221240.66%
Occupational therapists222210.03%
Speech and language therapists222310.03%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222990.25%
Nurses2231381.05%
Midwives2232320.88%
Higher education teaching professionals231120.06%
Secondary education teaching professionals2314531.46%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals23151153.17%
Special needs education teaching professionals231630.08%
Senior professionals of educational establishments231710.03%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319621.71%
Barristers and judges241280.22%
Solicitors2413100.28%
Legal professionals n.e.c.24191082.98%
Chartered and certified accountants2421371.02%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians242580.22%
Business and related research professionals2426100.28%
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.242960.17%
Architects2431631.74%
Chartered surveyors243420.06%
Social workers2442100.28%
Clergy244420.06%
Welfare professionals n.e.c.244910.03%
Librarians245110.03%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors2471260.72%
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors247320.06%
Laboratory technicians311110.03%
Electrical and electronics technicians311220.06%
Engineering technicians311320.06%
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.311980.22%
Architectural and town planning technicians312110.03%
Draughtspersons312210.03%
IT operations technicians3131160.44%
IT user support technicians313210.03%
Paramedics3213140.39%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321960.17%
Youth and community workers323120.06%
Child and early years officers323320.06%
Counsellors323520.06%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323910.03%
NCOs and other ranks3311471.29%
Police officers (sergeant and below)3312932.56%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)3313130.36%
Artists3411531.46%
Authors, writers and translators3412371.02%
Actors, entertainers and presenters34131584.35%
Dancers and choreographers3414270.74%
Musicians3415260.72%
Arts officers, producers and directors3416150.41%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417391.07%
Graphic designers3421240.66%
Product, clothing and related designers3422772.12%
Sports players34412777.63%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442391.07%
Fitness instructors344370.19%
Air traffic controllers351110.03%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512300.83%
Ship and hovercraft officers351320.06%
Brokers353290.25%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353420.06%
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.353970.19%
Buyers and procurement officers354130.08%
Business sales executives354220.06%
Marketing associate professionals354350.14%
Estate agents and auctioneers354420.06%
Sales accounts and business development managers354510.03%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354640.11%
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors356310.03%
Inspectors of standards and regulations356540.11%
Health and safety officers356710.03%
National government administrative occupations411220.06%
Officers of non-governmental organisations411410.03%
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks412230.08%
Bank and post office clerks412310.03%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415940.11%
Farmers5111140.39%
Gardeners and landscape gardeners511330.08%
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.511910.03%
Smiths and forge workers521110.03%
Welding trades521520.06%
Metal machining setters and setter-operators522120.06%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters5223391.07%
Precision instrument makers and repairers522410.03%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians5231240.66%
Vehicle body builders and repairers523230.08%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523560.17%
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers523710.03%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241120.33%
IT engineers524590.25%
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.524920.06%
Bricklayers and masons531240.11%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers531470.19%
Carpenters and joiners531540.11%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.5319180.5%
Painters and decorators532350.14%
Pre-press technicians542110.03%
Butchers543110.03%
Bakers and flour confectioners5432120.33%
Chefs5434310.85%
Cooks543550.14%
Catering and bar managers543610.03%
Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers544210.03%
Other skilled trades n.e.c.544910.03%
Nursery nurses and assistants612190.25%
Childminders and related occupations6122190.52%
Playworkers612310.03%
Teaching assistants612580.22%
Educational support assistants612610.03%
Veterinary nurses613160.17%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139691.9%
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants614130.08%
Houseparents and residential wardens614410.03%
Care workers and home carers6145100.28%
Sports and leisure assistants621120.06%
Air travel assistants621490.25%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621930.08%
Hairdressers and barbers6221601.65%
Beauticians and related occupations6222441.21%
Sales and retail assistants7111330.91%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711230.08%
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers711530.08%
Roundspersons and van salespersons712310.03%
Sales related occupations n.e.c.712910.03%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811110.03%
Chemical and related process operatives811420.06%
Metal making and treating process operatives811710.03%
Metal working machine operatives8125461.27%
Water and sewerage plant operatives812610.03%
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)813110.03%
Routine inspectors and testers813310.03%
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters813510.03%
Construction operatives n.e.c.814920.06%
Bus and coach drivers821350.14%
Fork-lift truck drivers822210.03%
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.822910.03%
Train and tram drivers823120.06%
Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.823920.06%
Elementary construction occupations912010.03%
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers921110.03%
Refuse and salvage occupations923510.03%
Kitchen and catering assistants927240.11%
Waiters and waitresses927340.11%
Total3630100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3400.496161115.09273.01537.253014

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-994525.85%
Chief executives and senior officials111520.05%
Elected officers and representatives111620.05%
Production managers and directors in manufacturing112120.05%
Financial managers and directors1131140.38%
Financial institution managers and directors115020.05%
Officers in armed forces117130.08%
Managers and directors in retail and wholesale119010.03%
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors122110.03%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122370.19%
Leisure and sports managers122520.05%
Property, housing and estate managers125120.05%
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors125310.03%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail125460.16%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.125950.14%
Chemical scientists211130.08%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112591.61%
Physical scientists2113260.71%
Social and humanities scientists2114180.49%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119280.77%
Civil engineers212120.05%
Mechanical engineers212280.22%
Design and development engineers212650.14%
Production and process engineers212760.16%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.212920.05%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213530.08%
Programmers and software development professionals2136812.22%
Web design and development professionals213720.05%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.213930.08%
Conservation professionals214110.03%
Medical practitioners22111584.32%
Psychologists2212190.52%
Pharmacists221390.25%
Ophthalmic opticians221440.11%
Dental practitioners2215150.41%
Veterinarians22161203.28%
Medical radiographers221710.03%
Health professionals n.e.c.221970.19%
Physiotherapists2221290.79%
Occupational therapists222210.03%
Speech and language therapists222310.03%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.2229130.36%
Nurses2231401.09%
Midwives2232340.93%
Further education teaching professionals231220.05%
Secondary education teaching professionals2314882.41%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals2315511.4%
Special needs education teaching professionals231610.03%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.231990.25%
Barristers and judges241280.22%
Solicitors2413120.33%
Legal professionals n.e.c.2419782.13%
Chartered and certified accountants2421160.44%
Management consultants and business analysts242330.08%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians242550.14%
Business and related research professionals2426120.33%
Architects2431651.78%
Quantity surveyors243310.03%
Social workers2442130.36%
Clergy244430.08%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors2471340.93%
Laboratory technicians311120.05%
Engineering technicians311320.05%
Draughtspersons312210.03%
IT operations technicians3131130.36%
Paramedics321380.22%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321950.14%
Youth and community workers323110.03%
Counsellors323510.03%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323910.03%
NCOs and other ranks3311651.78%
Police officers (sergeant and below)33121052.87%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)3313140.38%
Prison service officers (below principal officer)331410.03%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331940.11%
Artists3411401.09%
Authors, writers and translators3412411.12%
Actors, entertainers and presenters34131373.75%
Dancers and choreographers3414320.88%
Musicians3415180.49%
Arts officers, producers and directors3416170.47%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417471.29%
Graphic designers3421280.77%
Product, clothing and related designers3422501.37%
Sports players34412436.65%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442270.74%
Fitness instructors344360.16%
Air traffic controllers351110.03%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512371.01%
Brokers353230.08%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353410.03%
Business sales executives354210.03%
Estate agents and auctioneers354410.03%
Sales accounts and business development managers354520.05%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354620.05%
Conservation and environmental associate professionals355010.03%
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors356310.03%
Inspectors of standards and regulations356540.11%
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks4122200.55%
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants413410.03%
Library clerks and assistants413510.03%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415910.03%
Personal assistants and other secretaries421510.03%
Receptionists421610.03%
Farmers5111170.47%
Gardeners and landscape gardeners511320.05%
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.511930.08%
Smiths and forge workers521130.08%
Welding trades521510.03%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters522370.19%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians5231471.29%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523550.14%
Boat and ship builders and repairers523610.03%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241200.55%
IT engineers524520.05%
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.524910.03%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers5314110.3%
Carpenters and joiners5315110.3%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.5319170.47%
Plasterers532110.03%
Painters and decorators532310.03%
Tailors and dressmakers541410.03%
Butchers543110.03%
Bakers and flour confectioners5432240.66%
Chefs5434411.12%
Cooks543590.25%
Catering and bar managers543620.05%
Florists544320.05%
Other skilled trades n.e.c.544930.08%
Nursery nurses and assistants6121180.49%
Childminders and related occupations6122210.57%
Playworkers612320.05%
Teaching assistants612560.16%
Educational support assistants612610.03%
Veterinary nurses613180.22%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139561.53%
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants614110.03%
Dental nurses614310.03%
Houseparents and residential wardens614440.11%
Care workers and home carers614550.14%
Sports and leisure assistants621150.14%
Air travel assistants6214120.33%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621930.08%
Hairdressers and barbers6221691.89%
Beauticians and related occupations6222481.31%
Sales and retail assistants7111180.49%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711240.11%
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers711520.05%
Sales related occupations n.e.c.712910.03%
Call and contact centre occupations721110.03%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811120.05%
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters813520.05%
Rail construction and maintenance operatives814310.03%
Construction operatives n.e.c.814910.03%
Large goods vehicle drivers821160.16%
Van drivers821220.05%
Bus and coach drivers821350.14%
Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs821420.05%
Driving instructors821510.03%
Fork-lift truck drivers822240.11%
Train and tram drivers823130.08%
Marine and waterways transport operatives823210.03%
Farm workers911120.05%
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers921110.03%
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.921910.03%
Window cleaners923120.05%
Refuse and salvage occupations923530.08%
Security guards and related occupations924130.08%
Kitchen and catering assistants927240.11%
Waiters and waitresses927340.11%
Bar staff927410.03%
Leisure and theme park attendants927530.08%
Total3655100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3473.869451115.09275.01539.822710

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
missing-9123327.85%
Chief executives and senior officials111520.05%
Elected officers and representatives111610.02%
Production managers and directors in construction112210.02%
Financial managers and directors113170.16%
Marketing and sales directors113210.02%
Financial institution managers and directors115030.07%
Officers in armed forces117180.18%
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services121320.05%
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors122150.11%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122320.05%
Publicans and managers of licensed premises122410.02%
Property, housing and estate managers125110.02%
Garage managers and proprietors125210.02%
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors125340.09%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail1254100.23%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.125940.09%
Chemical scientists211130.07%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112721.63%
Physical scientists2113270.61%
Social and humanities scientists2114160.36%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119220.5%
Civil engineers212170.16%
Mechanical engineers212260.14%
Electronics engineers212410.02%
Design and development engineers212630.07%
Production and process engineers212710.02%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.212940.09%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213510.02%
Programmers and software development professionals2136240.54%
Web design and development professionals213720.05%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.213920.05%
Conservation professionals214130.07%
Medical practitioners22112194.95%
Psychologists221270.16%
Pharmacists2213130.29%
Ophthalmic opticians221470.16%
Dental practitioners2215400.9%
Veterinarians22161403.16%
Medical radiographers221720.05%
Podiatrists221810.02%
Physiotherapists2221220.5%
Occupational therapists222210.02%
Speech and language therapists222320.05%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222960.14%
Nurses2231330.75%
Midwives2232260.59%
Higher education teaching professionals231130.07%
Further education teaching professionals231210.02%
Secondary education teaching professionals2314761.72%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals2315841.9%
Special needs education teaching professionals231610.02%
Senior professionals of educational establishments231720.05%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319170.38%
Barristers and judges2412140.32%
Solicitors2413110.25%
Legal professionals n.e.c.24191062.39%
Chartered and certified accountants242180.18%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians2425130.29%
Business and related research professionals2426110.25%
Architects2431711.6%
Town planning officers243210.02%
Social workers2442120.27%
Librarians245110.02%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors2471451.02%
Laboratory technicians311110.02%
Electrical and electronics technicians311220.05%
Engineering technicians311320.05%
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.311920.05%
IT operations technicians3131140.32%
IT user support technicians313210.02%
Paramedics321370.16%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.3219100.23%
Youth and community workers323120.05%
Child and early years officers323310.02%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323940.09%
NCOs and other ranks33111112.51%
Police officers (sergeant and below)33121393.14%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)3313170.38%
Prison service officers (below principal officer)331410.02%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331960.14%
Artists3411541.22%
Authors, writers and translators3412481.08%
Actors, entertainers and presenters34131523.43%
Dancers and choreographers3414451.02%
Musicians3415551.24%
Arts officers, producers and directors341670.16%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417451.02%
Graphic designers3421300.68%
Product, clothing and related designers34221062.39%
Sports players34412746.19%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442390.88%
Fitness instructors344360.14%
Air traffic controllers351110.02%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512521.17%
Brokers353230.07%
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.353930.07%
Buyers and procurement officers354110.02%
Business sales executives354240.09%
Marketing associate professionals354350.11%
Estate agents and auctioneers354440.09%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354620.05%
Human resources and industrial relations officers356210.02%
Inspectors of standards and regulations356520.05%
Health and safety officers356710.02%
Officers of non-governmental organisations411420.05%
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks4122380.86%
Bank and post office clerks412380.18%
Financial administrative occupations n.e.c.412910.02%
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants413410.02%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.415930.07%
Personal assistants and other secretaries421530.07%
Farmers5111220.5%
Horticultural trades511210.02%
Groundsmen and greenkeepers511410.02%
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.511930.07%
Smiths and forge workers521130.07%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters5223320.72%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians5231200.45%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523510.02%
Boat and ship builders and repairers523630.07%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241180.41%
Telecommunications engineers524220.05%
TV, video and audio engineers524410.02%
IT engineers524530.07%
Steel erectors531110.02%
Bricklayers and masons531230.07%
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters531310.02%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers5314240.54%
Carpenters and joiners5315180.41%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.5319190.43%
Painters and decorators532330.07%
Pre-press technicians542110.02%
Bakers and flour confectioners543270.16%
Chefs5434501.13%
Cooks543580.18%
Catering and bar managers543620.05%
Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers544110.02%
Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers544220.05%
Florists544340.09%
Other skilled trades n.e.c.544930.07%
Nursery nurses and assistants6121300.68%
Childminders and related occupations6122120.27%
Playworkers612340.09%
Teaching assistants612590.2%
Veterinary nurses6131100.23%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139691.56%
Houseparents and residential wardens614410.02%
Care workers and home carers6145100.23%
Care escorts614710.02%
Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants614820.05%
Sports and leisure assistants621140.09%
Travel agents621210.02%
Air travel assistants6214100.23%
Rail travel assistants621510.02%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621920.05%
Hairdressers and barbers6221912.06%
Beauticians and related occupations6222521.17%
Caretakers623210.02%
Sales and retail assistants7111230.52%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711230.07%
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers711530.07%
Roundspersons and van salespersons712310.02%
Market and street traders and assistants712410.02%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811110.02%
Quarry workers and related operatives812310.02%
Large goods vehicle drivers821110.02%
Van drivers821260.14%
Bus and coach drivers821310.02%
Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs821410.02%
Driving instructors821510.02%
Fork-lift truck drivers822210.02%
Train and tram drivers823110.02%
Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.823910.02%
Farm workers911120.05%
Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.911910.02%
Elementary construction occupations912020.05%
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers921110.02%
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.921910.02%
Window cleaners923110.02%
Cleaners and domestics923310.02%
Refuse and salvage occupations923510.02%
Vehicle valeters and cleaners923610.02%
Security guards and related occupations924120.05%
School midday and crossing patrol occupations924410.02%
Kitchen and catering assistants927240.09%
Waiters and waitresses927310.02%
Bar staff927410.02%
Leisure and theme park attendants927520.05%
Total4427100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3475.1312331115.09275.01444.183194

Value labelValueAbsolute frequencyRelative frequency
don't know-176015.51%
Chief executives and senior officials111540.08%
Elected officers and representatives111650.1%
Production managers and directors in manufacturing112110.02%
Financial managers and directors1131140.29%
Information technology and telecommunications directors113610.02%
Financial institution managers and directors115010.02%
Managers and directors in transport and distribution116110.02%
Officers in armed forces117150.1%
Senior police officers117210.02%
Managers and directors in retail and wholesale119030.06%
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services121310.02%
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors122120.04%
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors122320.04%
Publicans and managers of licensed premises122410.02%
Leisure and sports managers122590.18%
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors124210.02%
Property, housing and estate managers125120.04%
Garage managers and proprietors125210.02%
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors125320.04%
Shopkeepers and proprietors - wholesale and retail1254110.22%
Waste disposal and environmental services managers125510.02%
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.1259781.59%
Chemical scientists211110.02%
Biological scientists and biochemists2112601.22%
Physical scientists2113190.39%
Social and humanities scientists2114230.47%
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.2119460.94%
Civil engineers212130.06%
Mechanical engineers2122871.78%
Electrical engineers212340.08%
Electronics engineers212450.1%
Design and development engineers212640.08%
Production and process engineers212740.08%
Engineering professionals n.e.c.212930.06%
IT specialist managers213310.02%
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers213570.14%
Programmers and software development professionals2136541.1%
Web design and development professionals213710.02%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.213930.06%
Conservation professionals214120.04%
Environment professionals214210.02%
Medical practitioners22112645.39%
Psychologists2212210.43%
Pharmacists2213130.27%
Ophthalmic opticians221450.1%
Dental practitioners2215260.53%
Veterinarians22161372.8%
Medical radiographers221720.04%
Health professionals n.e.c.221910.02%
Physiotherapists2221270.55%
Speech and language therapists222330.06%
Therapy professionals n.e.c.222970.14%
Nurses2231491.0%
Midwives2232190.39%
Higher education teaching professionals231160.12%
Secondary education teaching professionals23141022.08%
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals23152434.96%
Special needs education teaching professionals231640.08%
Senior professionals of educational establishments231710.02%
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.2319180.37%
Barristers and judges2412210.43%
Solicitors2413150.31%
Legal professionals n.e.c.24191262.57%
Chartered and certified accountants2421551.12%
Actuaries, economists and statisticians242570.14%
Business and related research professionals242640.08%
Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.242910.02%
Architects2431541.1%
Quantity surveyors243310.02%
Social workers2442180.37%
Probation officers244310.02%
Librarians245120.04%
Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors2471581.18%
Public relations professionals247220.04%
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors247320.04%
Laboratory technicians311140.08%
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.311910.02%
Draughtspersons312230.06%
IT operations technicians3131480.98%
IT user support technicians313210.02%
Paramedics321330.06%
Health associate professionals n.e.c.321960.12%
Child and early years officers323310.02%
Counsellors323520.04%
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.323930.06%
NCOs and other ranks33111152.35%
Police officers (sergeant and below)33121533.12%
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)3313220.45%
Prison service officers (below principal officer)331410.02%
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.331970.14%
Artists3411480.98%
Authors, writers and translators3412450.92%
Actors, entertainers and presenters34132124.33%
Dancers and choreographers3414450.92%
Musicians3415491.0%
Arts officers, producers and directors3416240.49%
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators3417460.94%
Graphic designers3421300.61%
Product, clothing and related designers34221452.96%
Sports players34413336.8%
Sports coaches, instructors and officials3442751.53%
Fitness instructors344380.16%
Air traffic controllers351110.02%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers3512701.43%
Brokers353240.08%
Finance and investment analysts and advisers353410.02%
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.353910.02%
Buyers and procurement officers354120.04%
Business sales executives354220.04%
Marketing associate professionals354330.06%
Estate agents and auctioneers354410.02%
Conference and exhibition managers and organisers354630.06%
Human resources and industrial relations officers356220.04%
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors356310.02%
Inspectors of standards and regulations356510.02%
Health and safety officers356710.02%
Local government administrative occupations411320.04%
Bank and post office clerks412340.08%
Stock control clerks and assistants413310.02%
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.4159120.24%
Personal assistants and other secretaries421510.02%
Receptionists421620.04%
Farmers511190.18%
Gardeners and landscape gardeners511340.08%
Groundsmen and greenkeepers511410.02%
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.511930.06%
Welding trades521530.06%
Metal working production and maintenance fitters5223631.29%
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians5231220.45%
Vehicle body builders and repairers523210.02%
Aircraft maintenance and related trades523510.02%
Electricians and electrical fitters5241240.49%
IT engineers524550.1%
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.524910.02%
Bricklayers and masons531250.1%
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters531310.02%
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers5314240.49%
Carpenters and joiners5315200.41%
Construction and building trades n.e.c.5319380.78%
Plasterers532120.04%
Floorers and wall tilers532210.02%
Painters and decorators532350.1%
Bakers and flour confectioners543250.1%
Chefs5434460.94%
Cooks5435120.24%
Catering and bar managers543660.12%
Florists544320.04%
Other skilled trades n.e.c.544930.06%
Nursery nurses and assistants6121160.33%
Childminders and related occupations6122420.86%
Playworkers612310.02%
Teaching assistants612560.12%
Educational support assistants612620.04%
Veterinary nurses613170.14%
Animal care services occupations n.e.c.6139901.84%
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants614130.06%
Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)614210.02%
Dental nurses614310.02%
Houseparents and residential wardens614420.04%
Care workers and home carers6145100.2%
Sports and leisure assistants621140.08%
Travel agents621220.04%
Air travel assistants6214210.43%
Rail travel assistants621510.02%
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.621970.14%
Hairdressers and barbers62211362.78%
Beauticians and related occupations6222480.98%
Housekeepers and related occupations623110.02%
Caretakers623230.06%
Sales and retail assistants7111460.94%
Retail cashiers and check-out operators711260.12%
Pharmacy and other dispensing assistants711410.02%
Roundspersons and van salespersons712320.04%
Merchandisers and window dressers712520.04%
Sales related occupations n.e.c.712920.04%
Customer service occupations n.e.c.721910.02%
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives811110.02%
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.813910.02%
Construction operatives n.e.c.814910.02%
Large goods vehicle drivers821130.06%
Bus and coach drivers821330.06%
Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs821450.1%
Driving instructors821510.02%
Train and tram drivers823140.08%
Marine and waterways transport operatives823210.02%
Elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.913910.02%
Elementary administration occupations n.e.c.921910.02%
Kitchen and catering assistants927240.08%
Bar staff927410.02%
Leisure and theme park attendants927530.06%
Other elementary services occupations n.e.c.927930.06%
Total4899100.0%
MeanNumber MissingMinMaxStd DevN
3383.697601115.09279.01459.534139

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