Leicester is made up of diverse communities, many of whom worship different beliefs, faiths and religions.
Religious make up of Leicester (source: census 2001)
Christianity is the most practiced religion in Leicester. However, with a large population of Indian origin we have more residents who are practicing Hindus, Sikhs or Muslims in comparison to other cities.
| |
Leicester
|
Percentage
|
England & Wales
|
| Christian |
125187 |
44.72% |
71.75% |
| Buddhist |
638 |
0.23% |
0.28% |
| Hindu |
41248 |
14.74% |
1.06% |
| Jewish |
417 |
0.15% |
0.50% |
| Muslim |
30885 |
11.03% |
2.97% |
| Sikh |
11796 |
4.21% |
0.63% |
| Other religions |
1179 |
0.42% |
0.29% |
| No religion |
48789 |
17.43% |
14.81% |
| Religion not stated |
19782 |
7.07% |
7.71% |
Links to websites for places of worship in and around Leicester and religious organisations*
Buddhist
The Buddhist Society
Christian
Diocese of Leicester (Anglican)
Leicester Cathedral
Central Baptist Church
Church of the Latter Day Saints, Leicester
Community of Christ (Leicester Congregation)
Leicester South Salvation Army
Trinity Life Church (Assemblies of God)
Hindu
The National Hindu Council
Jain
The Jain Centre
Jewish
Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation, Neve Shalom
Muslim
Evington Muslim Centre
The Islamic Foundation, Markfield
Sikh
Guru Nanak Gurdwara & Sikh Museum, Leicester
Humanist and Secular
Leicester Secular Society
See also*:
BBC Radio Leicester Faith website
BBC A to Z of religions
BBC multi faith calendar
Wikipedia entry on Leicester
*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services on external websites.
