What nationalities?

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Concentration of foreign-born population in the UK in thousands

Wherever you come from, you are probably not the first person from your country to move to the UK. When you arrive in the UK, you will be surprised with the cultural diversity; you will be able to find most nationalities and religions here. In 2007, it was calculated that 1 in 10 of the UK 's resident population was foreign-born.  Have a look at the most common nationalities and religions in the UK below. If you are looking for a "home away from home", have a look at the community links we have listed below. 


Foreign Communities-Nationalities and Religions in the UK

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Source: Population Trends, Office for National Statistics, Winter 2010. Estimates in thousands


What Religions?

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Source: Focus on Religion, Office for National Statistics. Estimates in thousands.



You can find most religions in the UK. Almost three quarters of the British population are Christians (41 million people). This includes the Church of England, Protestantism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy and all other christian denominations. The second biggest group, consisiting of about 8.5 million people are people of no religion. The rest of the religions, which comprise a population of 3 million people, can be seen in the chart on the left.

Facts about religious populations in the UK

  • Muslims are the youngest group. Muslims report the worst health.
  • Unemployment rate is higher for Catholics than Protestants in Northern Ireland.
  • Jews are most likely to be self employed.
  • Sikhs are most likely to own their own homes.
  • London and more specifically Harrow is the most religiously diverse areas. Outside London, Leicester is the most religiously diverse city.

Useful Links for Local Communities

Are you looking for specific information about foreign communities in the UK? Identify your country below and help yourself to our hand-picked links for local  events, shops and organisations in the UK. We provide information about different countries and nationalities on demand, so, if your country is not listed below, please contact us with your request and we will publish useful links for the country of your choice.

Expat websites and forums

In ExpatExchange, Expatfocus and EasyExpat  you can get more useful information about life in the UK or contact people from your country and discuss their experiences about living in the UK.