London population size: 500,000
English level: Basic to fluent
Generation: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Main language: Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, English
Main faith: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh
- London accounts for over a third of the Indian population of the UK. Indian organisations have existed in London since the 1950s and have made their mark on many aspects of London life, participating at all levels of politics, business and cultural initiatives.
- Today they form a sophisticated and diverse network, where both social and business organisations are often integrated.
- The Indian community in the UK is an affluent society who place a high value on education.
- Vaisakhi and Diwali are the two most important religious festivals for Indians. Southall hosts the largest street procession for Vaisakhi.
Areas of London: Brent, Barnet, Hounslow, Newham, Redbridge