Data

Source

Date

Unit

Classifications

Notes/caveats

Employment

Annual Business Inquiry
(ABI/1)

1999

Convenience Retail;
Comparison Retail;
Service Retail;
Offices;
Civic and Public Administration;
Restaurants & Licensed Premises; and
Arts, Culture and Entertainment.

Figures represent total employment and include both full time and part-time employees. They are not Full Time Equivalents.

Turnover

Turnover Inquiry

Annual Business Inquiry
(ABI/2)

1999

£000s

Convenience Retail;
Comparison Retail;
Service Retail;
Restaurants & Licensed Premises; and
Arts, Culture and Entertainment.

Floorspace

Valuation Office (VO) floorspace data

2000

Sq m

By VO bulk classes:
Retail
Offices

By use classes:
A1 (shops);
A2 (financial & professional services); and
A3 (food and drink).

The floor area for retail and offices is net internal. Net internal area is similar to net lettable area and includes most space used directly in the course of an occupant’s business. It excludes common areas, stairwells, foyers,walls, lift shafts, columns, etc.

Vacant floorspace is included.