 As per the religious census of 2011, Valasaravakkam had 90.12% Hindus, 3.42% Muslims, 5.79% Christians, 0.05% Sikhs, 0.01% Buddhists, 0.17% Jains, 0.44% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.BBCL and Purvankara have developed major residential projects in Valasaravakkam.There are also big apartments (with around 10 storeys) coming up near the main road (ie) like Saitama flats the Arcot Road.