They published the 2011 census results yesterday whcich showed how we have changed since 2001. Although 80% of us describe ourselves as "white British" 20% describe themselves as some other ethnicity which is a 25% increase in the decade. 4.7million people now sat they were born in another country. London which is a truly cosmoplitan city now has less than half the population describing themselves as "white British".
Most striking is the decline in religous belief, with 25% of the population saying they have no religious belief. 60% say they are christian but this will include many people who are not actively practising their faith by eg going to church. Of the other 15% the next most numerous religion is Islam with showings for Hindus, Buddists, Jews and small numbers of any religion on the planet.
There are fewer home-owners than in 2001 and 15% of households now rent. Every area in the country except London now has more cars than households.Wales stands out for its inhabitants thinking they have poor health.
Most striking is the decline in religous belief, with 25% of the population saying they have no religious belief. 60% say they are christian but this will include many people who are not actively practising their faith by eg going to church. Of the other 15% the next most numerous religion is Islam with showings for Hindus, Buddists, Jews and small numbers of any religion on the planet.
There are fewer home-owners than in 2001 and 15% of households now rent. Every area in the country except London now has more cars than households.Wales stands out for its inhabitants thinking they have poor health.
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