Census Data

Basildon: Proficiency in English

Location Type: Non-metropolitan Districts, ONS Geographic Code: E07000066

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Key Facts

All Residents 187,571
Male 91,067
Female 96,504
Households 76,363
Population Density (people/km2) 1,705.1
Table Codets029
Issued2022-11-29
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options6

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales by their proficiency in English. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

How well people whose main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales) speak English.

Proficiency in English language: Total: All usual residents aged 3 years and over 180,335
Main language is English (English or Welsh in Wales) 171,066
Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales) 9,269
Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English very well 4,721
Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English well 3,224
Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English well 1,138
Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English 186

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