Sikhs are UK’s top house owners

nanosecond · October 13, 2004

Vijay Dutt

London, October 13

The Sikhs in Britain are now enjoying the rewards of their work ethic. A study of religious groups in the country has revealed that eight out of 10 Sikhs are likely to own a house, considered the basic symbol of prosperity.

Their success is a tribute to the hard work of the first generation and the ever-growing economic success and educational achievements of the subsequent generations.

The 82 per cent home ownership among Sikhs compares to 70 per cent among the Christian majority. The Sikhs are also as likely as Christians to hold a university degree.

A quarter of Hindus have a degree, compared to 16 per cent of the Christians and Sikhs.

The first ever breakdown of religious groups by the government shows that Britain has been very receptive to the ambitions of migrants.

Hindus and Jews too are ahead of Christians in terms of home ownership, with 74 per cent of the Hindus and 77 per cent of the Jews being home owners.

Hindu men are second only to Jews among major religious groups as likely to hold managerial posts.