This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 3 and over in England and Wales by main language, by sex and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

This information helps central government, local authorities and the NHS to allocate resources and provide services for non-English speakers, for example English teaching and translation services. It is a better indicator than country of birth, which was previously used to forecast the additional cost of providing services to people whose first language is not English. These statistics are also used by public service providers to effectively target the delivery of their services, for example in the provision of translation and interpretation services, the availability of English language lessons, and the distribution of official information leaflets in alternative languages.

This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 3 and over in England and Wales by proficiency in English and by age.  The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

This information helps central government, local authorities and the NHS to allocate resources and provide services for non-English speakers, for example English teaching and translation services. It is a better indicator than country of birth, which was previously used to forecast the additional cost of providing services to people whose first language is not English. These statistics are also used by public service providers to effectively target the delivery of their services, for example in the provision of translation and interpretation services, the availability of English language lessons, and the distribution of official information leaflets in alternative languages.

This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 3 and over in Wales by Welsh language skills, by sex and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

This information helps public bodies to understand the extent to which the Welsh language is used and, therefore, to meet their statutory duties under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It is also used for policy development and monitoring, and provides data for the allocation of grants to support the Welsh language.