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Central Westminster

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About

Central Westminster is a key part of London’s political and cultural heart. The area is home to landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Government buildings, including Downing Street, are located here, making it a hub for political activity. The Thames runs along its edge, providing views and walkways.

The district has a mix of historic and modern architecture. Streets are lined with offices, restaurants, and shops catering to workers and tourists. Green spaces like St James’s Park offer quiet spots amid the urban setting. Transport links are strong, with Westminster Underground station connecting to major lines. The area balances government functions with visitor attractions.

Area overview

On average Central Westminster has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 621 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 of residents in Central Westminster is £68,800 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
621
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £872,750 in Central Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £337,500 up to £10,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Westminster in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats91£870,500
Terraced1£3,500,000

10 years median price trend in Central Westminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Westminster.

All postcodes in Central Westminster

SW1P1RL

Central Westminster

SW1P2BP

Great Peter Street

SW1P2DG

Old Pye Street

SW1P2EW

Central Westminster

SW1P2LQ

Old Pye Street

SW1P3BQ

Central Westminster

SW1P3HL

Dean Trench Street

SW1P3NY

Central Westminster

SW1P3PS

Central Westminster

SW1W0AJ

Central Westminster

SW1W0JJ

Central Westminster

WC2N5AQ

Embankment Place

WC2N6NS

Embankment Place

SW1E5BA

Palace Street

SW1E6AL

Central Westminster

SW1E6QW

Victoria Street

SW1H0BP

Broadway

SW1H0NP

Victoria Street

SW1H0QY

Caxton Street

SW1H9EU

Petty France

SW1H9NQ

Tothill Street

SW1P1EW

Morpeth Terrace

SW1P1QE

Ambrosden Avenue

SW1P1QF

Ambrosden Avenue

SW1P2DF

St Ann's Street

SW1P2JP

Abbey Orchard Street

SW1P2LL

Abbey Orchard Street

SW1P2QS

Elverton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.