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Muslim population growth in England and Wales

The growth and dispersal of Muslim populations in England and Wales since 2011

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Jan 31, 2026
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What did the 2021 Census of England and Wales report for the percentage of Muslims in each London borough?

The 2021 Census of and recorded that Muslims made up ’s population (about 1.32 million people) — Islam is the city’s second-largest religion after Christianity (15.0%; 1.32 million) . The provided rep...

Jan 9, 2026

How do concentrations of Muslim residents compare between major UK cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester?

London, Birmingham and Manchester each host large Muslim communities, but they differ in scale and local concentration: Birmingham is reported as the single local authority with the largest Muslim pop...