This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify usual residents  in households in England and Wales by NS-SeC of Household Reference Person.  The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SeC) provides an indication of socio-economic position based on occupation. Similar estimates from the 2001 Census were provided in table UV33, however there may  be some  differences as these estimates were based on Standard Occupational Classification SOC2000. The rebased version of NS-SeC used in census results uses occupation coded to the SOC version released in June 2010 (SOC2010).

More information about the Standard Occupational Classification 2010 (SOC2010) can be found here: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/classifications/current-standard-classifications/soc2010/index.html.

All usual residents in households where Household Reference Person is aged under 65
This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify usual residents in households in England and Wales where the Household Reference Person is aged under 65, by the NS-SeC of the Household Reference Person.  The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SeC) provides an indication of socio-economic position based on occupation. Similar estimates from the 2001 Census were provided in table UV85 however the population base was for those under pensionable age, which at the time was 65 for males and 60 for women. There may also be some  differences as these estimates were based on Standard Occupational Classification SOC2000. The rebased version of NS-SeC used in census results uses occupation coded to the SOC version released in June 2010 (SOC2010).

More information about the Standard Occupational Classification 2010 (SOC2010) can be found here: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/classifications/current-standard-classifications/soc2010/index.html.

All Household Reference Persons aged 16 to 64
This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify Household Reference Persons aged 16 to 64 in England and Wales by approximated social grade. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

Social grade is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Although it is not possible to allocate Social Grade precisely from information collected by the 2011 Census, the Market Research Society has developed a method for using census information to provide a good approximation of social grade.

Estimates of social grade from the 2001 Census were available in table UV50, however the estimates were not constrained to Household Reference Persons only and there was no upper age limit.