Westminster: population and statistics
Westminster has a population of 212,367 (2025) across 21.5 km², or 9,887 people per km². It ranks 107 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 212,367 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 9,887 people/km²
Westminster in numbers
Population of Westminster over time
Westminster had 215,876 residents in 2015 and 212,367 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 205,624 |
| 2021 | 205,759 |
| 2022 | 213,009 |
| 2023 | 216,343 |
| 2024 | 215,694 |
| 2025 | 212,367 |
All indicators for Westminster
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.0% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 332 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 11.4% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 360 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 131,940 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 53 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 58.5% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 12 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.1% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 223 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 94,816 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 85 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 10.2% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 317 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 89.7% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 28.1% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 43.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 28.3% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 15 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £876,788 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 2 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −20.7% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 360 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 56.2% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 18.5% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 63,295 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 1 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 298.0 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 2 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 56,365 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 1 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £52,610 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 5 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 70 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 93 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Westminster | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 66.2% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 4 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Westminster ranks 28 by population.
Share of residents aged under 16: 11.4% in Westminster, compared with an average of 17.8% in London and 17.7% across the UK.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 10.2% in Westminster, compared with an average of 47.1% in London and 77.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Households without central heating”.
- Number 1 in London for “Business sites (local units)”.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,008 football pitches.
- 34.8 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Westminster
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.7
- Real estate9.6% ×2.2
- Finance and insurance8.0% ×3.7
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×1.8
Where is Westminster?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Westminster?
Westminster has 212,367 residents (2025), ranking 107 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Westminster?
Westminster covers 21.5 km², with a density of 9,887 people per km².
Is the population of Westminster growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Westminster went from 215,876 to 212,367, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Westminster?
Westminster is in London (region). Latitude 51.498, longitude −0.137.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Westminster?
In Westminster, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 11.4% (2025), ranking 360 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Westminster?
In Westminster, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 10.2% (2021), ranking 317 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Which local authorities border Westminster?
The nearest to Westminster are City of London (3.7 km), Southwark (4.0 km), Kensington and Chelsea (4.1 km), Lambeth (4.3 km), Camden (5.3 km).