Westminster area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Westminster start by searching our Westminster area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Westminster - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Famous for its historical significance and majestic architecture, Westminster is an area located within the City of Westminster and west of the City of London. Home to a population of 181,286 [1] people, Westminster is gifted with a fashionable, cosmopolitan atmosphere and many of Londonâ~@~Ys most well known tourist attractions. Due to its situation within Londonâ~@~Ys elite West End, Westminster property generally fetches quite high prices in comparison to the national average. Westminsterâ~@~Ys economy is similar to that of the City of London. It is based primarily on the finance industry, with the tourism and manufacturing industries also largey contributing to the economy.
Westminster experiences a fairly standard UK climate similar to London Cityâ~@~Ys, with summer daytime temperatures averaging 20úC and winter daytime temperatures averaging 7 úC to 9 úC [2] . Snow is not as common as it is in other UK locations due to the heat generated by the urban area.
Serviced by Londonâ~@~Ys public transport network - one of the biggest and most sophisticated in the world - Westminster is easily accessible via train, including the famous underground railway known as â~@~XThe Tubeâ~@~Y. services are extensive and run 24 hours a day. Heathrow airport is located just a short distance to the west of central London.
Westminster Property Market
The housing market in Westminster is strong with growth well above the national average. Traditional working class residents make up a surprisingly high percentage of the population, residing in trust estates around the Millbank area.
Property prices in Westminster are high resulting in a lower housing turnover as the demand for property in this price range is low. There is also less investment interest in properties within such expensive price ranges.
The majority of properties in Westminster, which account for nearly 90 per cent of the market [3] . Detached houses make up the lowest percentage of property available. There is a healthy rental market in Westminster made up of mostly retirees and couples with small families.Ã|
Westminster Information
Need help finding a property? We have a list of leading Westminster Estate Agents from which to choose your next home.Ã|