The Muslim population in Lancashire is significant and growing, with the 2021 Census showing about 6.9% (85,176 people) in the Lancashire-12 area identifying as Muslim, a notable increase from 2011. Specific areas like Blackburn and Pendle (Nelson area) have much higher concentrations, with Pendle seeing Muslims rise to 26% of residents by 2021, and Blackburn having over 52,000 Muslims. The growth reflects national trends but is particularly pronounced in certain Lancashire towns, changing the religious landscape alongside Christian decline and more people reporting "No religion".
Preston has a significant Muslim population, with recent estimates from the 2021 Census indicating around 19.2% (about 20,961 people) identify as Muslim, making Islam the second-largest religion after Christianity. This population is concentrated in areas like Deepdale, Fishwick, and Frenchwood, with strong roots in the Gujarati Indian community, and Preston is noted for having numerous mosques.
According to the latest 2021 census, the most populous religious group within Lancaster is Christians, accounting for 51.8% of the population. Lancaster has a Muslim population of 2,663 which is 1.9% of the population.
The ethnic breakdown of Lancashire consists of White (86.6%), Asian (10.4%), mixed race (1.6%), Black (0.7%). Other ethnic groups make up 0.8% of the population. The largest BAME populations are found in Blackburn with Darwen (39.7%), Pendle (29.6%) and Preston (27.6%).
No other religion exceeded 1% of the population, of these 7,384 were Hindu, 5,044 belonged to 'Other religions', 3,304 were Buddhist, 1,771 were Sikh and 958 Jewish.
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Are there more Muslims than Jews in the UK?
As we have seen, Jews make up just under 0.5% of the national population, about the same proportion as in the last two censuses. Therefore, in 2021, just 5 out of 1,000 people in England and Wales were Jewish compared with 462 Christians, 65 Muslims and 17 Hindus.
The highest unitary authority with a White British proportion was Redcar and Cleveland (97.6%) followed by Northumberland (97.2%), Hartlepool and County Durham (both 96.6%), Lincolnshire (93%) followed by Nottinghamshire, Norfolk and Worcestershire, all above 92%.
Downham. Nestling under the bulk of Pendle Hill this is one of the loveliest villages in Lancashire, quiet and unspoiled, with a gurgling brook running past the village green and stone-built cottages. The church tower is a splendid example of 15th century architecture.
Blackpool ranks as the most deprived authority in Lancashire-14 on five of the seven domains of deprivation, ranking 1st on the employment and health and disability domains and 2nd on the crime domain of all local authority districts in England.
Yes, Edinburgh is a safe and welcoming city for Muslims, with a growing multicultural population and inclusive community values. The city is home to multiple mosques, Islamic centres, and halal restaurants.
One of my favourite aspects of Preston is the easy access to Halal food, the City Centre itself has an array of restaurants and takeaways offering a variety of options to cater to Muslims. Preston train station. Even geographically, Preston neighbours big cities like Manchester or seaside towns like Blackpool.
Castle Combe is often called the prettiest village in England and one of the most beautiful towns in the Cotswolds. Walking through this village truly feels like stepping back in time; no new houses have been built here for over 400 years, so it has kept its authentic, old-world charm.
Ribble Valley remains most expensive area for property in Lancashire. South Lancashire also proving to be popular for commuters to Manchester. House prices in Lancashire have remained largely flat from July 2016 to May 2017 according to figures released by the Land Registry.
Almost 96 per cent of Black Britons live in England, particularly in England's larger urban areas, with close to 1.2 million living in Greater London. 47.8% of the total Black British population live in London.
Although less than 10% of the total UK-born population lived in London, the city was home to one-third of the total foreign-born population in the country. Northern Ireland, the North East, and Wales were the least popular destinations for migrants.
Indians emerge wealthiest ethnic group in UK, says LSE study. A London School of Economics report reveals significant wealth growth for people of Indian origin in the UK over the past decade, while the Pakistani ethnic group experienced a decline.
Muslim migrants from former British colonies, predominantly India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, were recruited in large numbers by government and businesses to rebuild the country. Large numbers of doctors recruited from India and Pakistan also played a role in the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS).
