British Pakistani

Culture

Birmingham's Pakistani community in Census 2021: why 17% is a local story, not a UK average

Birmingham's Pakistani population share is far above the England and Wales average, making national figures a poor guide to local schools, services and neighbourhood life.

Bilal Ahmed · 20 Oct 2026

Culture

British Pakistanis in Census 2021: what the 1.59 million figure actually means

Census 2021 counted 1,587,822 usual residents in England and Wales who identified with the Pakistani ethnic group, about 2.7% of the population.

Bilal Ahmed · 12 Oct 2026

Wellness

Why type 2 diabetes often appears younger in South Asian families

Diabetes UK says type 2 diabetes is two to four times more likely in South Asian people and risk rises from a younger age. Genetics, visceral fat and social factors interact.

Sara Malik · 5 Oct 2026