Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Oxford, accounting for 31.7% (13 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 33.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oxford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oxford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oxford, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Oxford. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 23 | 56.1% | 22.0% | - | - | 15.6% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 31.7% | 35.2% | 10 | 28.6% | 22.3% | +3 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.