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ONS 2021 & Scotland 2022 Census Data

UK Religion Demographics by City

Official religious affiliation statistics, faith group percentages, and places of worship across major UK cities.

UK Population (No Religion)

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Greater LondonPop: 8,799,800

London

London is the most religiously diverse region in the UK. Over 40% identify as Christian, 15% as Muslim, 5.1% as Hindu, and 27.1% describe themselves as having no religion.

Christian40.7%
No Religion27.1%
Muslim15%
Hindu5.1%
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West MidlandsPop: 1,144,900

Birmingham

Birmingham is one of the UK's most diverse cities. Nearly 30% of residents identify as Muslim, 34% as Christian, 3% as Sikh, and 24.1% as having no religion.

Christian34%
No Religion24.1%
Muslim29.9%
Hindu2.1%
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Yorkshire and the HumberPop: 812,000

Leeds

Leeds has a high secular and Christian population: 42.3% Christian, 40.2% No Religion, and 7.8% Muslim. Moortown and Alwoodley hold historic Jewish heritage.

Christian42.3%
No Religion40.2%
Muslim7.8%
Hindu1.2%
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ScotlandPop: 635,630

Glasgow

In Glasgow, over 51% of residents identify as having No Religion, while 39.5% identify as Christian (split between Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic, and other denominations).

Christian39.5%
No Religion51.1%
Muslim5.4%
Hindu1.4%
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North WestPop: 551,900

Manchester

Manchester features a diverse faith profile: 36.2% Christian, 32.6% No Religion, and 22.3% Muslim. Neighboring Salford and Bury house major Jewish communities.

Christian36.2%
No Religion32.6%
Muslim22.3%
Hindu1.6%
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Yorkshire and the HumberPop: 546,400

Bradford

Bradford has a distinct demographic structure with 33.4% Christian, 30.5% Muslim, and 28.2% No Religion.

Christian33.4%
No Religion28.2%
Muslim30.5%
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ScotlandPop: 526,470

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most secular capital cities in Europe: 57.4% of residents report No Religion, while 34.2% identify as Christian.

Christian34.2%
No Religion57.4%
Muslim3.8%
Hindu1.1%
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East MidlandsPop: 368,600

Leicester

Leicester is famous for its vibrant multicultural fabric, with 25% of residents identifying as Hindu, 33% as Muslim, 35% as Christian, and 4.5% as Sikh.

Christian35%
No Religion23%
Muslim33%
Hindu25%
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WalesPop: 362,400

Cardiff

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is predominantly secular and Christian: 46.5% No Religion, 38.3% Christian, and 9.3% Muslim.

Christian38.3%
No Religion46.5%
Muslim9.3%
Hindu1.6%
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Northern IrelandPop: 345,418

Belfast

In Belfast, 73.2% of residents come from a Christian background (43.5% Catholic, 29.7% Protestant / other Christian), while 21.7% identify with No Religion.

Christian73.2%
No Religion21.7%
Muslim1.2%
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