Applicability: Household
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The proficiency in English language variable has three 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.
Proficiency in English language classification
Mnemonic: english_proficiency
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Main language is English (English or Welsh in Wales) |
| 2 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English very well |
| 3 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English well |
| 4 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English well |
| 5 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 2 years and under.
Proficiency in English language classification 5a
Mnemonic: english_proficiency_5a
Total number of categories: 5
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Main language is English (English or Welsh in Wales) |
| 2 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English very well or well |
| 3 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English well |
| 4 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 2 years and under.
Proficiency in English language classification 4a
Mnemonic: english_proficiency_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Main language is English (English or Welsh in Wales) |
| 2 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Can speak English very well or well |
| 3 | Main language is not English (English or Welsh in Wales): Cannot speak English or cannot speak English well |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 2 years and under.