Yorkshire and the Humber | ONS 2021 Census (England & Wales)

Religion in 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.

City Population

812,000

Faith Group Percentages in Leeds

Christian42.3%
No Religion (Secular)40.2%
Muslim7.8%
Hindu1.2%
Sikh1.2%
Jewish0.8%
Buddhist0.4%
Other Religion0.5%

Community & Cultural Highlights

  • North Leeds (Alwoodley) has one of the largest Jewish communities in Northern England.
  • Harehills and Chapeltown are cultural hubs for Afro-Caribbean and South Asian heritage.

Key Places of Worship in Leeds

Leeds Minster
Christian MinsterCity Centre
Leeds Grand Mosque
MosqueHeadingley
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue
Jewish SynagogueAlwoodley
Hindu Temple Leeds
Hindu TempleBurley

Frequently Asked Questions

How secular is Leeds according to the 2021 Census?

40.2% of Leeds residents stated they have No Religion, nearly equal to the Christian population (42.3%).