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Westminster

England / London / Westminster

About

Westminster is a central district in London, known for its political and historical significance. It houses the UK Parliament, including the iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The area is also home to Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the site of royal coronations and weddings. Government buildings, such as 10 Downing Street and the Supreme Court, are clustered here, making it a hub for national administration.

The district stretches along the River Thames, with landmarks like the London Eye and Westminster Bridge offering views of the city. Green spaces like St. James’s Park provide a contrast to the busy streets. Westminster is well-connected by public transport, with major stations like Westminster and Charing Cross serving the area. Its mix of historic sites and modern institutions makes it a key part of London’s identity.

Area overview

On average Westminster has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 468 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westminster is £70,744 per year. There are 104 schools in Westminster: 38 primary (9 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 12 secondary (5 Outstanding and 6 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
468
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Westminster Population
204,236
Population density
9,514.2 per km²

Demographics

British
57,162
27.99%
Other White
50,276
24.62%
Arab
15,439
7.56%
Other
12,032
5.89%
African
10,451
5.12%
Total population: 204,236

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
36,871
38.89%
Owns outright
15,213
16.04%
Other social rented
14,392
15.18%
Social rents from council
12,418
13.1%
Owns with a mortgage
10,749
11.34%
Total households: 94,816

Property prices in Westminster

Based on 1,811 recent sales, the median property price is £850,000 in Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £49,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£6,350,000
Flats1,596£785,000
Semi-Detached19£5,000,000
Terraced182£2,270,000

10 years price trend in Westminster

All wards in Westminster

Abbey Road

Bayswater

Church Street

Harrow Road

Hyde Park

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Lancaster Gate

Little Venice

Maida Vale

Marylebone

Pimlico North

Pimlico South

Queen's Park

Regent's Park

St James's

Vincent Square

Westbourne

West End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.