Contribution Highlights: Hindus in the UK

1. Economic Impact & Entrepreneurship

• British Hindus, part of the broader British Indian community, are major contributors to the UK economy. Indian diaspora-owned companies with turnovers over £100,000 collectively invest around £2 billion, employ 174,000+ people, and pay more than £1 billion in corporation tax Reddit+2The Times of India+2The Economic Times.
• Hindus lead professionally and manage many businesses:
  • 69% employment rate—highest among ethnic minorities—with 16% self-employedhindumattersinbritain.co.uk.
  • Own 4.4% of London’s businesses, especially in retail, business services, transport, and real estatehindumattersinbritain.co.uk+2The Times of India+2.
  • Indian-origin businesses account for over 60% of Asian-run businesses in the UK. Around 9,500 Indian restaurants generate £3 billion annually and employ 60,000 people hindumattersinbritain.co.uk+1.
• Indians are consistently one of the top investors in the UK; e.g., the Tata Group alone employs around 65,000 people iGlobal News+4hindumattersinbritain.co.uk+4Grant Thornton UK+4.

2. Education, Employment & Wealth

• British Hindus are among the best educated and economically successful groups:
  • 53.2% have degree-level qualifications (highest alongside Jewish and Buddhist communities)YouTube+13hindumattersinbritain.co.uk+13INSIGHT UK+13Equality and Human Rights Commission.
  • Hold high-skilled and managerial jobs: 43% of Indian-origin workers are in such roles—the highest by ethnicity Wikipedia.
  • Median hourly pay for British Indians is £17.29 (2022), second only to White Irish and Chinese Wikipedia.
  • Median household net wealth: £347,400—highest among ethnic groups The Economic Times+5Wikipedia+5Office for National Statistics+5.
  • British Indians also have lowest poverty rates, second only to White BritishYouTube+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4.
• Academic performance is exceptional:
  • At A-level (2021/22), 28.4% of Indian pupils achieved at least three A grades—the second highestWikipedia.
  • GCSE Attainment 8 score: 61.3, well above national average (48.8) Wikipedia.

3. Cultural & Social Contributions

• Hindu temples act as vibrant community centres, offering education, cultural programming, and public engagement:
  • There are over 150 Hindu temples across England, such as the Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden and Bradford’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple Wikipedia+1.
  • Festivities attract hundreds of thousands—e.g., Janmashtami draws 80,000 visitors, Diwali celebrations many thousands more Wikipedia.
• Artistic and cultural influence:
  • Figures like Sir Anish Kapoor (Turner Prize winner) reflect Hindu contributions to the UK’s creative heritage Wikipedia.
  • Indian cuisine is a staple of British food culture—9,000 Indian restaurants post‑war, millions weekly diners. Several have earned Michelin stars Wikipedia.

4. Law-Abiding Community & Low Crime

• Hindus have the lowest prison population of any religious group in the UK—just 0.4% of prisoners identify as Hindu Wikipedia+9Wikipedia+9The Times of India+9.
• According to UK Office for National Statistics, Hindus have the lowest rates of arrest, trial, or imprisonment, combined with high economic activity and low poverty Wikipedia.
• Reddit-based and survey insights also reflect: Hindus are notably underrepresented among those committing crimes compared to their population share Reddit.

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Summary Table

Area	Highlights
Economy & Business	Major investors, low poverty, high professional roles
Education & Wealth	High qualifications, top pay, academic excellence
Culture & Society	Community hubs, art, cuisine, festivals
Crime & Security	Extremely low incarceration and arrest rates

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Why these matter:

• British Hindus strengthen the UK through economic vitality, high educational attainment, entrepreneurial spirit, and civic stability.
• Their remarkably low involvement in crime underscores strong family, community, and ethical foundations—contributing to social cohesion and positive role modeling.