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Central Westminster

About

Central Westminster is the political heart of the United Kingdom, containing the Palace of Westminster and the iconic clock tower of Big Ben. The area is dominated by government buildings, including the HM Treasury and the Department for Education, situated along Whitehall. The architecture is largely neoclassical and Gothic Revival, giving the district a formal and institutional character.

The area is centred around Parliament Square, a green space flanked by statues of political figures. A specific tradition here is the Speaker's Procession, which precedes each sitting day in the House of Commons. The Thames flows along its southern edge, with Westminster Bridge providing a direct view of the London Eye on the opposite bank.

Area overview

On average Central Westminster has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 503 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. There are 9 schools in Central Westminster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Central Westminster is home to around 8,090 people, with a population density of about 5,836.0 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

503

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Central Westminster Population

8,090

Population density

5,836 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

164.65(+518%)

Theft from the person

156.98(+1398%)

Violence and sexual offences

117.43(+287%)

Other theft

108.53(+832%)

Shoplifting

47.34(+368%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,926

36.17%

Other White

1,947

24.07%

Other Asian

445

5.5%

Other

399

4.93%

Chinese

380

4.7%

Total population: 8,089

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

4,306

60.77%

Level 3 (A level)

829

11.7%

No qualifications

651

9.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

559

7.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

349

4.93%

Total 16+ residents: 7,086

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,360

34.63%

Other social rented

1,027

26.15%

Owns outright

676

17.21%

Owns with a mortgage

381

9.7%

Other forms of private rent

348

8.86%

Total households: 3,927

Property prices in Central Westminster

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £862,750 in Central Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £337,500 up to £10,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Westminster over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	87	£855,000	£405,500	£567,500	£1,425,000	£5,730,000
Terraced	1	£3,500,000	£3,500,000	£3,500,000	£3,500,000	£3,500,000

10 years median price trend in Central Westminster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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