Results from the 2001 census tell us that Leeds is home to a diverse range of religious and faith communities.
|
Religion
|
Number of people *
|
% of Leeds population *
|
|
Christian
|
492,656
|
68.86
|
|
Buddhist
|
1,587
|
0.22
|
|
Hindu
|
4,183
|
0.58
|
|
Jewish
|
8,267
|
1.16
|
|
Muslim
|
21,394
|
2.99
|
|
Sikh
|
7,586
|
1.06
|
|
Other religions
|
1,530
|
0.21
|
|
No religion
|
120,139
|
16.79
|
|
Not stated
|
58,060
|
8.12
|
* Source - 2001 Census (see www.leeds-statistics.org )
A vision of harmonious communities
Leeds aims to be a city of equal opportunity, where everyone has a fair chance and people from all backgrounds take part in community life, creating a society that is varied, vibrant and proud. The council is prioritising the development of harmonious communities and at the same time tackling behaviour that reduces harmony and respect. We celebrate the value of different religions and cultures, encourage and support leadership in communities, and work towards tackling social and economic discrimination and inequality.
For more information on Leeds City Council's equal opportunities policies and work, follow the link from this page, or contact the equality team on:
Tel: 0113 247 4190
Minicom: 0113 244 3589
Fax: 0113 247 4768
Voluntary and community organisations (Leeds) database
Leeds library and information service maintains an online database of community organisations in the Leeds area. It contains details of over 1800 community, voluntary, religious and faith groups based in Leeds. Follow the link from this page to search the database by postcode, organisation name or keyword.
Religious education in Leeds schools
Religious education, although not part of the National Curriculum, is a compulsory subject in all mainstream state schools in England and Wales. Use the link from this page to visit the Education Leeds website and find out about religious education and resources for Leeds school children aged from 5 to 16 years (keystages 1 - 4).