Religion
The dominant religion of the borough is Christianity, although the area is also home to a number of other religious communities. The community is home to a number of Sikhs, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus.
In 1984, following persecution in Pakistan, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community moved its headquarters to the London Borough of Wandsworth. The Fazl Mosque, known colloquially as the "London Mosque", is located in Southfields, Wandsworth and is the home of the Khalifatul Masih.
According to the 2001 Census, approximately 29% of Wandsworth identified as being non-religious, or chose not to state their faith.
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