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Central Westminster

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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 507 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 20% 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. The median sale price in Central Westminster is £800,000 (around £969 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £581,341 and £1,000,000. There are 5 schools in Central Westminster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Central Westminster is home to around 8,090 people, with a population density of about 5,836 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
507
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Central Westminster Population
8,090
Population density
5,836 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
162.55(+1633%)
Anti-social behaviour
161.93(+503%)
Violence and sexual offences
116.32(+274%)
Other theft
103.83(+808%)
Shoplifting
50.43(+405%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £800,000
Price per sq ft: £969
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £581K – £1.0M

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £969 per square foot) in Central Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £4,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Westminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£2,990,000£1,410
Terraced3£2,100,000£1,243
Flats73£780,000£961

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Westminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Westminster.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,004,475£5,500,000
2017£1,250,000£2,450,000
2018£1,472,500£2,950,000
2019£1,025,000£1,880,000
2020£1,030,062—
2021£850,000£3,930,000
2022£1,487,500£3,650,000
2023£1,589,975£2,450,000
2024£1,205,000£11,000,000
2025£887,000£3,500,000
2026£655,000£1,863,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Westminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Westminster.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,528£1,468
2017£1,437£1,450
2018£1,321£1,239
2019£1,135£1,092
2020£1,228—
2021£1,084£1,713
2022£1,624£1,356
2023£1,717£1,617
2024£1,173£1,496
2025£988£1,139
2026£969£1,396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Westminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Westminster in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.