Faith Group Percentages in Leicester
Christian35%
No Religion (Secular)23%
Muslim33%
Hindu25%
Sikh4.5%
Jewish0.1%
Buddhist0.4%
Other Religion0.6%
Community & Cultural Highlights
- Belgrave Road (The Golden Mile) hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India.
- Leicester is one of the UK's first pluralist cities where no single ethnic group forms a majority.
Key Places of Worship in Leicester
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Leicester
Hindu TempleBelgrave
Leicester Central Mosque
MosqueHighfields
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Sikh GurdwaraHoly Bones
Leicester Cathedral
Christian CathedralCity Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hindu population percentage in Leicester?
According to the ONS 2021 Census, 25.0% of Leicester residents identify as Hindu, making it the highest Hindu population proportion of any UK local authority.