Religion (grouped)
Definition
This is a person’s current religion, or if the person does not have a religion, 'no religion'. No determination is made about whether a person was a practicing member of a religion. Unlike other census questions where missing answers are imputed, this question was voluntary, and where no answer was provided the response is categorised as 'not stated'.
Classification
Total number of categories 10
The categories in this classification may have been combined within the tables. See Religion Classification for a detailed classification list.
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | No religion |
| 2 | Christian |
| 3 | Buddhist |
| 4 | Hindu |
| 5 | Jewish |
| 6 | Muslim |
| 7 | Sikh |
| 8 | Other religion |
| 9 | Religion not stated |
| X | No code required- comprises schoolchildren and full-time students living away from home during term time. |