Redbridge is a diverse London borough with a vibrant multi-cultural community of close to 240,000 residents. Almost 38% of the borough's  population come from ethnic minority communities. 

The 2001 Census indicates that Redbridge has a wide variety of religions. In order of percentage the religions within Redbridge are: Christian (50.7%), Muslim (11.4%), Hindu (7.8%), Jewish (6.2%), Sikh (5.5%) Buddhist (0.4%), Other (0.4%).  About 1 person in 6, (17%), stated they were of No religion or declined to answer.

In comparison with London and the rest of the Country our religious profile breaks down as follows:

• At just over 50%, the percentage of Christians in the borough is lower than the London average (58%).  The borough is also home to:
  • 3^rd highest percentage of Sikhs in London, 4^th highest in the Country
  • 4^th highest percentages of Hindus in England and Wales.
  • 3rd highest percentage of people of Jewish religion in London and 4^th highest in England and Wales
  • 6^th highest percentage of Muslims in London 12th in England and Wales