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The Location

The City of Westminster is one of the two London boroughs that can boast a ‘city’ status and is dominated by some of London’s most beautiful architecture, historical attractions, and iconic areas. Running along the Thames to the South, and with the City to the East and Kensington and Chelsea to the West, the City of Westminster’s prime location has made it one of the most expensive areas to live in London. This affluent borough, which includes Mayfair, Soho and Paddington, is home to the iconic landmarks of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, and is both the centre of UK politics and a natural tourist hotspot.

Housing Market

Average house price

£868k

Average growth per year

1.7%

London average house price

£549k

London average house price growth per year

4.5%

Source: Office for National Statistics
Note: The average house price as of December 2024.

Average monthly rent

£3,291

Average growth per year

2.7%

London average rent

£2,227

London average rental growth per year

3.1%

Source: Office for National Statistics
Note: The average local authority rental price as of January 2025.

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Housing delivery

+1,028

Ten year housing target

9,850

3 year target

2,955

Total net additions since 2021

3,983

Source: CBRE Research, London Plan 2021, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Note: Based on how many homes have been built to date relative to the borough's target in the London Plan.

Demographics

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Projected population growth

6%

London average

3%

Source: Experian
Note: The projected ten-year population growth.

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Projected household growth

10%

London average

6%

Source: Experian
Note: The projected ten-year growth of the number of households.

private-renters

Proportion of private renters

49%

London average

20%

Source: Experian
Note: The proportion of private rented households per local authority.

Lifestyle & Sustainability

Proportion of outstanding schools

29%

London average

29%

Source: Ofsted
Note: The proportion of total schools rated ‘Outstanding’ in each borough.

Green space

31%

London average

45%

Source: Greater London Authority (GLA)
Note: The proportion of green space by borough.

Sustainable homes

60%

London average

53%

Source: CBRE Research, Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG)
Note: The proportion of homes that are rated EPC C or above.

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The History of The City of Westminster

This London borough is famous for its royal ties; Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. During the 19th century the Palace was altered and became home to its first monarch Queen Victoria in 1837. The Houses of Parliament were built in place of Westminster Palace in 1868, where the bell now known as Big Ben was installed in 1858.

Living in City of Westminster

The City of Westminster is incredibly well-connected and is served by most Underground lines as well as main railway stations including Charing Cross, Marylebone, Paddington, and Victoria.

Visitors to The City of Westminster can enjoy art and culture in the world-class West End theatres, the Royal Opera House, Somerset House, and the National Gallery – before shopping in some of the best retail spots in London. Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Mayfair, and Soho all deliver with an eclectic mix of edgy boutiques, high street names, vintage stores, and high-end luxury brands.

Despite the borough’s central location, it boasts some of London’s most admired green spaces including Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, and St James's Park, while the on-trend bars and busy nightclubs transform The City of Westminster in the evenings while reeling in the rich, famous and appealing to the younger than average population.

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