| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 656,272[1] 7.5% of London's population (1/3rd of the totalIndian population in the UK) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| London Southall,Wembley,Hounslow,Brent,Croydon,Redbridge,Ealing,Barnet,Tooting,Harrow | |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
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British Indians form the largest minority ethno-national group in London with a population of around 656,272 or 7.5% of the population. The majority are concentrated in West London, though populations can be found throughout London.
| Community | Percentage of total population |
|---|---|
| Greater London | 7.5% |
| Harrow | 28.6% |
| Hounslow | 21.1% |
| Brent | 19.5% |
| Hillingdon | 18.7% |
| Redbridge | 16.5% |
| Ealing | 14.9% |
| Newham | 11.0% |
As at 2021, the Indian population of Greater London was 656,272 or 7.5% of the population, (including those ofBritish Indian ethnic origin).[1]
Hinduism: Some of the largest Hindu temples in Europe, theShree Swaminarayan Mandir, is located inNorth West London, London. The number of Hindus in London is around 450,000, of which most are of Indian descent, and Hindus form just over 50% of Indians in Greater London.[2]
Sikhism: Most Sikhs in Greater London live in West London, Southall being the heart of the community. And some also live in Bexleyheath, Erith, Hayes, Ruislip, Hounslow, Belvedere, Osterley and Ealing. The largest Sikh organisation in the UK is the London-basedCity Sikhs. The number of Sikhs in London is around 145,000, of which most are of Indian descent, and Sikhs compose over 20% of Indians in Greater London.[2]
Christianity: There are a significant number ofChristian Indians in London comprising over 11% of the ethnic group's population.[2] Most of them are from the states ofKerala andGoa. Denominations include Indian Orthodox,Catholicism, andProtestantism. There is a church inWembley which offers church services in the Gujarati language.
Islam: Around 10% of Indians in London are Muslims.[2] They are located primarily inNewham,Redbridge andWaltham Forest inEast London. Indian Muslims in London have strong connections to thePakistani andBangladeshi Muslim community of London. Most Indian Muslims came fromEast Africa,Jamaica,Gujarat,Bihar,West Bengal andMumbai.
Zoroastrianism: The Parsi community, which mostly comes from the state of Gujarat or from Mumbai, is also present in London.
Jainism: In 2006 it was estimated that there were 25,000 Jains in the United Kingdom.[3]
In West London, close toHeathrow Airport, resides one of the UK's largest Indian communities. According to the2001 Census, 39% of the people within theEaling Southall constituency, comprising Southall and nearby areas, are ofBritish Asian origin.[4] Wembley and Harrow has a thrivingGujarati community while Southall being home to a thriving Punjabi community. Southall Broadway being popular among the diaspora for its Indian shops, cinemas and restaurants. Another Indian residential area is theLondon Borough of Hounslow.
Singaporean authorBalli Kaur Jaswal wrote the 2017 novelErotic Stories for Punjabi Widows, which involves the Punjabi Sikh community in London.[5]
