Cultural diversity
Language used at home
About this topic
Language used at home shows which languages people speak in their home life and whether English or another language is used most often. It is a key indicator of cultural diversity and language retention within communities.
This topic is useful for planning communication, multicultural services, and local engagement. It should be analysed together with proficiency in English and birthplace, because language alone does not show migration history or support needs.
Interpretation notes
- The Census records the language used most often at home, so it does not capture every language a person can speak.
- Language used at home is not a measure of English proficiency, literacy, or migration history on its own.
Key insight
In 2021, English was the most common language used at home among residents in Grasmere, accounting for 88.8% (1,855 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (74.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 103 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Grasmere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Grasmere in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grasmere, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
English
2021 count
1,855
% of total
88.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,855
88.8%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
87
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
87
4.2%
-0.3pp
Italian
2021 count
54
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
54
2.6%
+0.7pp
Maltese
2021 count
22
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
22
1.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+103
-1.0pp
Not stated
-1
-0.3pp
Italian
+16
+0.7pp
Maltese
+8
+0.4pp
Data table
Language used at home for Grasmere. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,855 | 88.8% | 74.1% | 1,752 | 89.8% | 81.2% | +103 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 87 | 4.2% | 3.5% | 88 | 4.5% | 4.4% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Italian | 54 | 2.6% | 1.1% | 38 | 1.9% | 1.3% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Maltese | 22 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 14 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,088 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,952 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.