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Area guide · Westminster

Living in City of Westminster

A snapshot of life in City of Westminster, London — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

City of Westminster is a city in Westminster, London with a population of 203,262. The average house price is £1,433,225 and the overall crime rate is 379.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where City of Westminster ranks

Population

203,262

Avg House Price

£1,433,225

Crime Rate

379.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

413 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£42,113.7

Median Age

39.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

City Of Westminster's detached homes (£21,788,318) command roughly 20.9× the price of a flat (£1,040,782).

Price Trend (11 Years)

City Of Westminster prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£1,291,561 → £1,433,225).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£21,788,318£21,788,3181
Semi-Detached£4,100,000£3,875,0006
Terraced£3,236,941£2,625,00054
Flat£1,040,782£650,000390

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in City of Westminster is 379.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in City Of Westminster: theft from person (29% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 43 schools (33 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools43
Primary33
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Souls CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Ark Atwood Primary AcademyPrimaryOutstanding
Ark King Solomon AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Edward Wilson Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Essendine Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Gateway AcademyPrimaryGood
Hallfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Harris Academy St John's WoodSecondaryGood
Marylebone Boys' SchoolSecondaryGood
Millbank Gardens Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Paddington AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Pimlico AcademySecondaryGood
Pimlico PrimaryPrimaryNo rating available
Queen's Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Soho Parish CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Clement Danes CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St George's Catholic SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St James & St John Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Wood Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolPrimaryGood
St Matthew's School, WestminsterPrimaryGood
St Peter's CofE SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Grey Coat HospitalSecondaryOutstanding
The St Marylebone CofE SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Westminster AcademySecondaryGood
Westminster City SchoolSecondaryGood
Wilberforce PrimaryPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

City Of Westminster averages 413 Mbps — 313% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most City Of Westminster homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.2
% Rated C or Above68.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£957

Demographics & Economy

Population203,262
Median Age39.9
Median Household Income£42,113.7
Employment Rate57.7%
Owner Occupied35.1%
Degree-Level Qualified53.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in City Of Westminster?
The average house price in City Of Westminster is £1,433,225 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in City Of Westminster?
The most affordable entry point in City Of Westminster is a flat, with an average price of £1,040,782.
Is City Of Westminster a safe place to live?
City Of Westminster has a recorded crime rate of 379.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in City Of Westminster?
City Of Westminster has 43 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in City Of Westminster?
Average broadband download speeds in City Of Westminster are around 413 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.7% of premises.
How big is City Of Westminster?
City Of Westminster is a settlement in Westminster with a population of approximately 203,262.

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