2021 Census: How many people practise scientology, satanism and witchcraft in Portsmouth

CHRISTIANITY, Islam and Hinduism are still the most practised religions in Portsmouth, according to Census data.

Figures from the 2021 Census show there are 81,000 Christians in the city, with 10,000 Muslims and 1,500 Hindus. A total of 97,000 people said they were not religious.

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But further down the Census list are some religions that might surprise you, and others you may not have heard of before.

Here, The News breaks down some of the lesser-known religious beliefs present in Portsmouth – from Scientology to Satanism.

5. Universalism

13 people in Portsmouth are Universalists, who follow similar beliefs to Christianity but refute some of the Bible's teachings. Photo: SripFOTO / Adobe Stock

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6. Druid

There are eight registered Druids in Portsmouth, who believe in the natural world and its powers. They consider trees to be sacred. Photo: Вероника Преобра / Adobe Stock