Applicability: Person
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The place of work indicator variable has two classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Place of work indicator classification
Mnemonic: place_of_work_ind
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mainly working at or from home |
| 2 | Offshore installation |
| 3 | No fixed place |
| 4 | Working outside the UK |
| 5 | Working in the UK but not working at or from home |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children aged 15 years and under, and people who were not employed in the week before 21 March 2021.
Place of work indicator classification 4a
Mnemonic: place_of_work_ind_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mainly working at or from home, No fixed place |
| 2 | Other (including offshore installation, working outside the UK) |
| 3 | Working in the UK but not working at or from home |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children aged 15 years and under, and people who were not employed in the week before 21 March 2021.