This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 to 74 in England and Wales in employment the week before the Census by sex and occupation by hours worked. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

The occupation classification is SOC2000 (Standard Occupation Classification).

Hours worked is the average number of hours per week worked for the last four weeks before the Census (29 April 2001).

Figures have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data