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Total benefits payments by constituency

The ten constituencies with the highest total benefits payments as of March 2026, alongside Census 2021 White, Muslim and Black population shares. Tottenham tops the list at £624.9m, followed by Brent East (£605.9m) and Birmingham Ladywood (£590.7m).

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SourceCensus 2021 (ethnic group and religion shares). Some Muslim figures are rounded estimates.

PeriodAs of March 2026

Table of the ten constituencies with the highest total benefits payments as of March 2026, with Census 2021 White, Muslim and Black population shares. Tottenham is first at £624.9m, then Brent East at £605.9m and Birmingham Ladywood at £590.7m. England and Wales overall: White 82%, Muslim 6.5%, Black 4%.

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