Greater London has by far the highest number of Muslims in England, with over 1.3 million, or 15% of its population, identifying as Muslim in the 2021 Census,. This accounts for nearly 40% of the total Muslim population in England and Wales, with high concentrations also found in Birmingham, Manchester, and Bradford.
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.
4 million British Muslims — that's 6% of the UK. 📍For the first time in census recording, over half are UK-born. The North of England leads with some of the highest UK-born populations, including Bradford (65%), Walsall (61%), and Oldham (59%). 🧕🏽 50% of Muslim full-time students are women.
Are there more Christians or Muslims in Birmingham?
In the 2021 census, the religious composition of Birmingham comprised: 34.0% Christianity, 29.9% Islam, 24.1% No religion, 2.9% Sikhism, 1.9% Hinduism, 0.4% Buddhism, 0.1% Judaism, 0.6% Other religion, and 6.1% Not stated.
Most British Arabs live in the Greater London area, and many are either businesspeople, recent immigrants, or students. There are also sizable and long-established Yemeni Arab communities living in both Cardiff and the South Shields area near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Asia. Islam is currently the largest religion in Asia. According to the Pew Research Center, 27.3% of the people living in the Asia-Pacific region in 2030 will be Muslim, up from about a quarter in 2010 (24.8%) and 21.6% in 1990.
DO MUSLIMS IN THE UK PAY INHERITANCE TAX? Yes, Muslims in the UK are subject to the laws and rules relating to inheritance tax. Inheritance tax in the UK is not based on religion but on the actual value of the estate and the rules of the country you live in. HOW TO LEGALLY AVOID PAYING INHERITANCE TAX?
Large-scale immigration of Muslims to Britain began after World War II, as a result of the destruction and labour shortages caused by the war. Muslim migrants from former British colonies, predominantly India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, were recruited in large numbers by government and businesses to rebuild the country.
In 2030, Muslims will experience the rare event of observing Ramadan twice within the Gregorian calendar year (once in January, once in December), due to the Islamic lunar calendar's shorter cycle, alongside continued population growth and increasing global presence, with significant demographic shifts in places like the U.S. and Europe, while national visions like Saudi Vision 2030 aim to transform societies.
Safest overall: Based on a 2024 crime-index study of 105 UK towns and cities, Harrogate, Wokingham, Chester, Sevenoaks and Horsham occupy the top five spots, with crime index scores between roughly 17 and 23 (lower scores indicate safer areas).
Luton is frequently ranked as the least desirable place to live in the UK. Residents often highlight safety concerns, particularly after dark, as well as limited employment opportunities and a shortage of vibrant social or community spaces.
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.
Are there more practicing Muslims than Christians in the UK?
Christians form the largest faith group of the UK population (46.5%), followed by 'No religion' (37.8%). Of the UK population of 67 million, 4 million are Muslim (6%).
The 2021 Census recorded that there were 195,102 Pakistanis living in Birmingham, making up 17% of the city's total population. The largest concentrations are in Sparkhill, Alum Rock, Small Heath and Sparkbrook.
