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Where do Zimbabweans live in the UK?

Last updated 27 February 2026

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Major Zimbabwean communities in the UK: London (particularly Peckham, Croydon, Lewisham, Hackney, Tottenham — the largest concentration), Luton (one of the highest per capita Zimbabwean populations), Slough and the Thames Valley corridor, Coventry (significant community), Birmingham, Manchester (growing community), Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, and various smaller towns. Zimbabweans are also spread across Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow) and Wales (Cardiff, Newport). The distribution often follows NHS recruitment patterns, as healthcare was a major route for Zimbabwean migration. Many initially settled where jobs were available and communities formed organically around those clusters.