Social Grade
| Year | Grade A/B | Grade C | Grade D/E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 |
252,850
|
641,194
|
336,283
|
| 1971 |
281,399
|
531,764
|
273,902
|
| 1981 |
339,902
|
524,555
|
244,779
|
| 1991 |
417,681
|
505,217
|
242,265
|
| 2001 |
373,621
|
782,406
|
333,059
|
| 2011 |
375,840
|
894,036
|
341,347
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1951 - 2011 | Census of Population |
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ns of the data reported in 1951 mean we can report only on male workers.