Westminster Profile
November 2015
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Index Westminster Information
1. Westminster Summary 2. Westminster Map 3. Summary Chart The City of Westminster is an Inner London borough occupying much of the 4. Population central area of Greater London, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of 5. Migration the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is 6. Ethnicity/Nationality the River Thames. 7. Country of Birth Map 8. Deprivation Aside from a number of large parks and open spaces (such as St James’s Park, 9. Unemployment Hyde Park and Regents Park), the population density of the district is high with 10. Employment and Qualifications an estimated population of 230,000. 11. Schools and Education Within its boundaries Westminster includes some of London’s most prestigious 12. Housing landmarks and districts, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, 13. Household Composition Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Marble Arch, Mayfair, Oxford Street, Piccadilly 14. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion Circus, Soho and Trafalgar Square. 15. Health and Wellbeing 16. Vulnerable Adults and Children Westminster is also one of Europe’s most prestigious business locations and 17. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction houses the international headquarters of many multinational organisations. Small businesses play an equally important part in the economy of Westminster. 18. Visitors and Businesses The majority of firms in Westminster employ fewer than 5 people and more 19. Sources than 96% of firms employ fewer than 50 people.
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2. Westminster Map
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3. Summary Chart
WCC London London Indicator WCC Value London Avg Westminster Range Number Range From Range To
Population 1 Population size 233,292 258,748 8,072 376,040
Income and 2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 64,265 61% 61% 75% 42% Deprivation 3 Average household income £36,131 £33,345 £26,092 £45,823 4 % Lone parents not in employment 22 1% 0% 62% 24% 5 % (Working age) Worklessness 14,510 9% 8% 12% 4% Unemployment 6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 2,660 2% 2% 3% 1.0% 7 % Incapacity Claimants 10,230 6% 5% 8% 2.6% 8 Average property price £1,461,017 £555,129 £215,080 £1,949,306 9 % Of social renters (households) 27,348 26% 24% 44% 11% Housing 10 % Living alone 47,893 45% 32% 56% 23% 11 % Of over crowded households 12,265 12% 12% 25% 4% 12 % Households with dependent children 20,019 19% 31% 10% 42% Education 13 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C inc. Eng. &Maths 66% 62% 57% 79% 14 % In bad health 12,754 6% 5% 6% 3% Health 15 Male life expectancy (age) 81.7 80.0 77.5 82.6 16 Female life expectancy (age) 85.9 84.1 82.4 86.2 17 % Worried about crime in the area which they live 31% 35% 53% 15% Community Safety 18 All crime per 100 residents 47,470 22 9 22 5
Westminster worse than London Average Westminster better than London Average Not rated London Average England Average
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4. Population
The Mid Year Estimates 2014 estimate that the population in Westminster is Proportion of Population by Five Year Age Groups and Gender 233,292 an increase of 3% from the previous year. (2014) Mid Year Estimates London saw an increase of 1% from the previous year. London Westminster (M) London Westminster (F) Compared to the London average, Westminster has: 90 and over o a similar proportion of people aged over 65 (11%) 85 ‒ 89 o a higher proportion of working age adults (73%) 80 ‒ 84 o a lower proportion of under 16s (15%) 75 ‒ 79 70 ‒ 74 65 ‒ 69 Males Females 60 ‒ 64 55 ‒ 59 50 ‒ 54 45 ‒ 49 40 ‒ 44 35 ‒ 39 30 ‒ 34 25 ‒ 29 20 ‒ 24 15 ‒ 19 10 ‒ 14 5 ‒ 9 0 ‒ 4 15% 10% 5% 0% 5% 10% 15%
Number of People per Age Group 2013 2014
69,403
80,000 68,871 54,307
60,000 52,480 31,238
40,000 30,067
23,922
22,994 16,328
15,344
11,213
11,070
9,939
10,144 9,572
20,000 9,117
3,724
3,584
3,435 3,381
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Age 0-3
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Age 16-17 Age 18-21 Age 22-35 Age 51-64 Age 65-84 Age 11-15 Age 36-50 Age plus85 4
5. Migration
The majority of residents have lived in Westminster under 2 years. Countries of Overseas Westminster London England The majority of Westminster residents were born outside of the UK (53%). It ranks the 3rd Workers Living in WCC Count % of WCC % split % split highest proportion in London. The main age group born outside of the UK were aged 30 to Italy 1,708 16% 12% 7% 44. France 1,372 13% 6% 4% For the year ending June 2014, the estimated net internal migration for Westminster resulted Spain 1,161 11% 9% 8% in a loss of 3,990 people. USA 581 5% 2% 1% International migration in Westminster during 2014 resulted in a gain of 8,886 people. Australia 553 5% 3% 2% In 2013, 7% of Westminster’s working population were overseas nationals. There was no Portugal 354 3% 5% 5% change, 0% from the previous year. In comparison, London had 4% of overseas nationals and Germany 350 3% 2% 2% the UK had 1%. Greece 341 3% 2% 2% Westminster recorded the highest proportion of short-term international residents in London Sweden 315 3% 1% 1% with their 6,900 residents making up 10% of the London total (2011 Census). India 249 2% 4% 5% Source: 2012 National Insurance Number Registrations, DWP
Net Westminster Migration To and From Other Parts of the Westminster International Net Migration UK, 2014 800 10,000
600 8,000 400 6,000 200
0 4,000 0-4
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10-14 20-24 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 75-79 25-29 70-74 80-84 15-19
-400 85 plus 0 -600 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 -800 Year -1000 -1200 Age group 5
6. Ethnicity/Nationality
Westminster is more ethnically diverse than most other London boroughs. Detailed Ethnic Breakdown Westminster London England The City is ranked number 9 in London and 10 out of the 455 Local Authorities in England and Wales according to its Simpson Diversity Index Count % of WCC % split % split Score (ONS 2012). White: British 77,334 35% 45% 80% Other: Arab 15,724 7% 1% 0% The main ethnic group is White: British which make up 35% of the City White: Other Western European 14,405 7% 2% 1% population. This lower than the London proportion of 45%. Black: African 9,141 4% 7% 2% 38% of Westminster residents are from non-white ethnic groups. Asian: Indian 7,213 3% 7% 3% The majority of residents were born outside of the UK (53%). Asian: Bangladeshi 6,299 3% 3% 1% The 3 main places outside of the UK where residents were born are: White: European Mixed 6,145 3% 2% 1% o EU countries (14%) Asian: Chinese 5,917 3% 2% 1% o Middle East (7%) White: Irish 4,960 2% 2% 1% o North America (4%) Black: Caribbean 4,449 2% 4% 1% Other than English (which is spoken by 69%of the Westminster population White: North American 4,310 2% 0% 0% aged 3 and over), the other main languages are: White: Italian 3,890 2% 1% 0% o Arabic Mixed: White and Asian 3,584 2% 1% 1% o French White: Australian/New Zealander 3,101 1% 1% 0%
o Spanish Source: 2011 Census o Italian o Portuguese 10 Across Westminster households, 64% have English as 9 8 a main language used by all residents aged 16 plus. 7 22% have no people in the household who have 6 5 English as a first language (Census, 2011). 4 In 2014, 27% of births in Westminster were to UK 3 2 born mothers, this is lower than the London rate of 1 0
42% and lower than England (72%) (ONS, 2015).
Simpson Diveristy Index Score
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7. Country of Birth Map
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8. Deprivation
The 2011 Census collected information to classify households by four dimensions Deprivation Dimensions: Census 2011 of deprivation; Employment, Education, Health and disability, and Household overcrowding. Westminster 39% 35% 17% 7% 2% In Westminster 39% of households are not deprived in any dimension. The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2015) places 5% of the City in the top 5% most London 39% 34% 19% 6% 1% deprived in England. It is estimated that in 2013, 25% of Westminster children were living in poverty England 43% 33% 19% 5% 1% (before housing costs) with the City being ranked number 4 in London. 3 Westminster wards fell in the top 5% of London for the proportion of children in 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% poverty (End child poverty). Not Deprived in Any Dimension Deprived in 1 Dimension Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are eligible for free school meals. In Westminster 32% of children going to Westminster schools Deprived in 2 Dimensions Deprived in 3 Dimensions in 2015 are eligible to receive free meals. Deprived in 4 Dimensions A measure of deprivation in older people is those claiming pension credits. Of the residents aged 60 or over, 23% were claiming pension credits in February 2015. This compares to the London average of 20% and the England average of 16%. In 2014, 30% of households in Westminster earned more than £55,000 a year.
Household Income: CACI Paycheck, 2014
Westminster 19% 25% 23% 18%
London 24% 29% 25% 30%
Great Britain 32% 31% 22% 15%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Under £20K £20-£35K £35-£55k £55k+ 8
9. Unemployment
In May 2015, the workless rate in Westminster was 7.6% (14,510 people) which is lower than the London May 2015 Worklessness average of 9.1%. Westminster London England The majority of those claiming workless benefits in Westminster have been doing so for #N/A (#N/A). There were 10,245 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit (ESA/IB) across the City. Count Rate Rate Rate Jobseeker's The ESA/IB claimant rate is 5.4%, which is similar to the London average of 5.5%. 2,695 1.4 2.1 1.9 allowance 53% claiming ESA/IB have a mental/ behavioural condition recorded which is the 4th highest proportion out ESA and IB 10,245 5.4 5.5 6.1 of the 33 London boroughs. Lone parents 1,175 0.6 1.2 1.1 The majority of those on workless benefits have dependent children. 52% have dependent children which is Other 395 0.2 0.3 0.3 lower than London (55%) and lower than England (57%). Out-of-Work 14,510 7.6 9.1 9.4 In May 2015, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in Westminster was 1.4 %. This is lower than the Benefits London rate of 2.1%. Sources: NOMIS and DWP The number of JSA claimants has decreased by 17% from the previous year from 3,245 claimants in May 2014 to 2,695 in May 2015. Whilst the majority of job seekers in Westminster are aged 25 to 34 (27%), 14% are aged under 25. The under 25 age group has had not changed much since last year and is lower than the London rate.
London Out of Work Benefits Job Seekers Allowance Rate Claimant Count Claimant Rate Westminster Total England London 25000 14
3 12 64 years64 old
- 20000 2.5 10 15000 2 8
population 10000 6 1.5 4
Claimant Claimant count 5000 1 2 Claimant rate (%)
Rate per 100016 0.5 0 0
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10. Employment and Qualifications
At the time of the 2011 Census, 69% of Westminster residents were Proportion of working age population who are Economically Active and economically active, which was lower than the London rate of 72% and Inactive, Census 2011
50% 42% 40% lower than the England average of 70%. 40% 39% Westminster London England
Of the economically active residents, the majority were employed full- 30% 14%
14% 13%
20% 12%
11% 10%
time. 10%
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3% 3% Of the economically inactive residents, the majority were students 10% 2% 0% (including full-time Students).
The majority of Westminster residents who are in employment are Other
Retired
Student
Students Full-time
likely to work full-time doing 31 to 48 hours a week. Part-time
Westminster residents are more likely to be highly qualified (degree or Unemployed
Self-Employed Long term sick above).
Looking after home Economically active Economically inactive
Top 5 Residents Occupations
Professional Occupations
Associate Professional & Technical Occupations Highest Level of Qualification, Census 2011 60% Managers, Directors & Senior Officials Westminster London 50% Administrative & Secretarial Occupations 40% Elementary Occupations 30% Source: Census 2011 50% 20% 38%
10% 18% 13% 7% 11% 8% 12% 1% 2% 9% 10% 13%10% Top 5 Industries Residents Work In 0% Financial & Insurance Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles/Cycles No Qualifications
Information & Communication equivalent
equivalent
Trade Apprenticeship related qualifications Human Health & Social Work Activities 5, or equivalent
10 Other vocational/work
Level 1: 1+ GCSEs (any
Level 2, or equivalent
grades), NVQ Level 1, or
Levels, NVQ Level or 3 A-levels/AS-levels, NVQ
Source: Census 2011 Level 2: 5+ GCSE A*-C, 1+ Level 4 plus: First degree,
Level 3: 2+ A-Levels, 4+ AS-
Higher Degree, NVQ Level 4- 11. Schools and Education
During their Early Years Foundation Stage, children measured as achieving a good level of development (GLD) are those achieving at least the expected level Location of Schools Attended
within the following areas of learning: communication and language; physical 77 development; and personal, social and emotional development; literacy; and 1% Attends Westminster Primary 178 school mathematics. For Westminster residents attending a Westminster provision, 2% the average score was 58% in 2014. 7590 Attends other Tri-borough 85% of Westminster resident pupils attending Westminster primary schools 46% 4239 school achieved at least level 4 in their Key stage 2 for both English and Maths in 2014. 4217 46% 8,290 46% 50% At secondary school, 85% achieved at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including Attends school outside of Secondary Maths and English. The grades were an improvement on 2012 (69%). Tri-borough or privately 569 educated 5546% Attends Tri-borough 3% alternative provision
Proportion of borough residents attending maintained schools who achieved at least 5 A*to C grades including English and Maths 90 80 70 60 50 % 40 30 20 10 0
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12. Housing
Westminster has approximately 105,772 residential properties. Westminster London England Residents of Westminster are more likely to rent privately rather than own their 2011 Census: Tenure property or live in the social rented sector. Count % % % City West Homes manage approximately 21,300 units across the City. Under half (43%) Owned: Outright 18,692 18 21 31
of residents living in their properties are lessees. Owned: With a mortgage 13,595 13 27 33 The 2011 census recorded 41,949 (40%) privately rented households in Westminster. Shared ownership 885 1 1 1 In May 2015, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were more expensive than the London Social rented: From Council 12,543 12 13 9 average. The median average rent for a 1 bed household was £440 per week and a 2 Social rented: Other 14,805 14 11 8 Private rented: Landlord or bed household was £624. 39,732 38 24 15 In June 2014, the average property price in Westminster was greater than the London letting agency average. It increased from the previous year and is currently worth £1,461,017. Private rented: Other 2,217 2 1 1
In September 2015, Council Tax records show that 1% of properties in Westminster Living rent free 3,303 3 1 1 Total 105,772 100 100 100 were long term empty or vacant. Source: 2011 Census, ONS Council Tax also shows that around 5,600 properties were recorded as a second home in Westminster, 5% of all households in the City. 34,721 people whose main home is located in the Westminster have a second address
elsewhere in the UK or abroad, this represents 16% of all residents. This is higher than Average Property Price, Hometrack the London average of 6%. Westminster London Based on the 2011 census, the City has 722 communal establishments with 6,188 £1,600,000 people living in them. o Medical and care establishments: 65 £1,400,000 o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 294 £1,200,000 o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 29 £1,000,000 o All other establishments: 334 £800,000
£600,000
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13. Household Composition
In Westminster the most common household size is one person per household. Number of People in Household, Census 2011 Despite having a large proportion of single households, there are a number of families living in Westminster. 46% of the households in the City live as 60,000 47,893 families. 50,000
19% of households have dependent children 40,000 31,340 10% of households have lone parents 30,000 34% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or 20,000 cohabiting) 12,507 8,301 10,000 3,580 17% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged Number of households 1,542 345 264 65 years and older 0 The occupancy rate suggests that:
o 51% have the just the right number of bedrooms for their composition plus
2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People 7 People 8 People 1 Person o 38% of households are under occupying their property o 12% of households are over-crowded Over-crowding here seems to be similar to the overall London over-crowding problem where the over occupancy rate is 12%.
Westminster London 2011 Census: Households Westminster London 2011 Census: Household Living Arrangements with dependent children Count % % Count % % One person aged under 65 36,858 35% 22% No dependent children 28,211 58% 51% Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 22,945 22% 18% 1 dependent child 9,601 20% 21% 2 dependent children 6,517 14% 18% Three or more adults and no children 10,544 10% 15% 3 plus dependent children 3,901 8% 10% Two adults and one or two children 8,673 8% 13% Source: 2011 Census No adults or one adult and one or more children 4,203 4% 6% One person aged 65 and over 11,035 10% 10% Three or more adults and one or more children 3,431 3% 7% Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 5,987 6% 7% Two adults and three or more children 2,096 2% 3% Source: 2011 Census 13
14. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion
Westminster had 47,470 crimes reported in the past year which equates to 21.6 Westminster London Annual Service Statistics crimes per 100 population. This is higher than the London average of 9.2 crimes per Count Rate Rate 100 population. These rates do not necessarily indicate how likely Westminster Ambulance attendances for 5,205 2.4 residents are to become victims of crime. Crime in Westminster is heavily skewed by alcohol related incidents
having major tourist attractions, shops and a thriving night time economy in the West Fire service attendances for End and St James’s ward. 954 0.4 primary and secondary fires Crime levels in the past year ending September 2015 have seen a decrease 3% All notifiable offences 47,470 21.6 9.2 compared to the previous year in Westminster. Violence against the person 9,087 4.1 2.6 The number of residential burglaries in Westminster has decreased by 5% compared Criminal damage 2,071 0.9 0.8 to the previous year (1,448 compared to 1,384). Robbery 1,541 0.7 0.3 According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of Westminster perceive the top ASB Burglary in a Dwelling* 1,448 1.4 2.0 issues to be: Drug crime 2,253 1.0 0.5 o Dog fouling Theft and Handling 27,677 12.6 3.6 Sources: Met Police published CRIS data, Ambulance and Fire data from SafeStats o Rubbish/litter * Rate based per 100 households rather than 100 residents o Teenagers hanging around o Homeless/begging o Drunk/rowdy people There were 5,205 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents All Recorded Crimes: Rolling year total number of crimes in Westminster in the past year. for month ending London Fire Service attendances to primary and secondary fires in the year ending Rolling year crime total Trend 52,000 June 2015 was 954. 51,000 The City Survey found that 97% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if 50,000 walking alone after dark this changed to 82%. 49,000 The City survey found that 85% of residents felt that the local area was a place where 48,000 people from different backgrounds get on well together. 47,000 46,000 45,000
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15. Health and Wellbeing
The 2011 census showed that 6% of the City population felt they were in bad or very bad health Life Expectancy at Birth which is similar to the London average of 5%. The census also recorded 14% of the City population as having a long-term limiting illness, the same Westminster average 90.0 as the London average. 86.3 In May 2015, 9,050 people in Westminster claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA). 85.0 8,600 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 7,995 people claimed for the ‘mobility’ 82.3 element (people can receive both elements). 80.0 Life expectancy from birth is estimated using probability of survival, mortality and population for
each age group between 2012–2014. In Westminster, life expectancy is higher than the London Age 75.0 average for both males and females; however confidence ranges vary depending on the frequency of instances. The GLA Well-being index (2012) is based on a number of measures including health, economic 70.0 security, safety, families, accessibility and community. 55% of Westminster records the highest
probability of wellbeing scores across London (top 25% of scores), whilst 20% of Westminster falls in 65.0 the lowest 25% of London scores. For the year ending April 2013, 36% of adults took part in one or more 30 minute plus session of at 60.0 least moderate intensity per week. This was similar to the London participation rate (36%) and Male Female
similar to the England rate (35%). Westminster has a low level of obesity compared to other London boroughs. 15% of adults in Proportion of Westminster in Good or Bad Westminster are classed as obese placing the borough as the 3rd lowest in London. Health, Census 2011
2%
Causes of Mortality Causes of Mortality 4% 10% Very Good Health
Cancer Accidents and injuries Good Health Fair Health Heart Disease Bad Health Cerebrovascular disease (e.g. stroke) 54% Other 30% Very Bad Health
Digestive diseases (e.g. liver disease) Respiratory disease (e.g. COPD)
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 15
16. Vulnerable Adults and Children
23% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have specialist Older People Living Alone, 2011 Census educational needs. 19% are children on School Action (where they have additional support to meet their learning difficulties) or School Action Plus (external advice and support) and 4% have statements (a formal Older people living alone Older people not living alone document detailing the child’s learning difficulties after a statutory assessment). 100% The 2011 Census showed that there are 3,451 lone parents who are not in employment with dependent children. 90%
There is a similar proportion of older people aged 65 plus living in this Westminster compared to other London 80% Boroughs, they make up 12% of the City population. Those aged 85 plus account for 1.5% of the City 70% 15,340 population. 592,678 40% of older people aged 65 plus live alone in Westminster. 60% In September 2015, there were 4,480 people being supported in the community with older people/physical 50% disability services from Westminster Council. 40%
30%
20% 11,035 312,022 Lone parents not in employment, 2011 Census 10%
Number in ward Proportion of all lone parents 0% Westminster London 8,000 70 7,000 60 6,000 50 5,000 40 4,000
Count 30 3,000 20
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17. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction
After taking into account new developments, changes of use and residential Land Use 2005, Source: DCLG Area of Domestic conversions, there was a net gain of 742 units in the City during the year ending March Buildings 2015. Area of Domestic 29% of the City is classed as open space (Source: Greenspace Information for Greater Gardens Area of Non Domestic London, GLA). This compares to 39% across London. 9% 12% Buildings Based on the City Survey, 2012, it is estimated that 66% of Westminster residents had 5% Area of Road used parks and open spaces in the area. Of those who used them, 88% were satisfied 8%
with them. Area of Rail By August 2015, approximately 17% of the Westminster population were active library 22% members, however, the City Survey found that 46% of the City used the libraries and Area of Path 17% 66% of them were satisfied with the service. Area of Greenspace The City Survey found there approximately 15% used swimming and sports facilities in 2% the past three months leading up to the survey. 46% were satisfied with them. 1% Area of Water 85% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 94% 24% Area of Other Land Uses are satisfied with the area as a place to live. 35% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 41% wanted to be more involved in the decisions the Council makes. For the General Election in 2015, around 60% of the City turned out to vote which was lower than the London rate of 66%.
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16. Visitors and Businesses
Based on modelled experimental statistics in August 2011, it is Westminster Residents Method of Travel to Work: 2011 estimated that the day time population in Westminster reaches Census approximately 873,300 people (this includes working population, Work mainly at or from home residents at home in the day and visitors). by underground/metro/light The annual entry and exits from Westminster tube stations and rail/tram those close to the border amounts to 668 million, this represents by train 23.1% of all of London Underground entries and exits. 1% 9%
The main method that Westminster residents use to travel to 20% by bus, minibus or coach work is by underground/metro/light rail/tram; 33% use this by taxi method of travel. The Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) shows that by motorcycle, scooter or 5% in 2014, there were 674,080 jobs in Westminster, this represents 33% moped 1% 14.2% of all London jobs. by driving a car or van There were 49,825 active enterprises in Westminster in 2012 and 9% by being a passenger in a car during this year there were more businesses starting up rather or van 1% than closing. 1% by bicycle The estimated GVA (Gross value added) of Westminster is 15% 5% £55.7bn (2014). GVA is a measure in economics of the value of on foot goods and services produced in an area. Other method of travel to work
Top 5 Industries in Westminster
Professional, Scientific & technical Westminster Enterprises 2010 2011 2012 Property Number of enterprises starting up 6075 6630 6915 Number of enterprises closing 6225 4880 5680 Information & communication Number of active enterprises 47865 48240 49825 Arts, entertainment, recreation and other services Active enterprises as a proportion of all London 11.9% 11.5% 11.3% Source: ONS, 2012 Business administration and support services
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Abbey Road Maida Vale Lindsey Hall Peter Freeman Judith Warner Thomas Crockett Jan Prendergast Rita Begum Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Labour Bayswater Marylebone High Street Richard Holloway Brian Connell Suhail Rahuja Karen Scarborough Iain Bott Ian Rowley Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Bryanston and Dorset Square Queen's Park Richard Beddoe Adnan Mohammed Julia Alexander Paul Dimoldenberg Patricia McAllister Barrie Taylor Conservative Conservative Conservative Labour Labour Labour Church Street Regent's Park Vincenzo Rampulla Barbara Grahame Aziz Toki Daniel Astaire Gotz Mohindra Robert Rigby Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative Churchill St James's Murad Gassanly Shamim Talukder Jason Williams Louise Hyams Tim Mitchell Cameron Thomson Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative Harrow Road Tachbrook Ruth Bush Guthrie McKie Tim Roca Peter Cuthbertson Nicholas Evans Angela Harvey Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative Hyde Park Vincent Square Heather Acton Antonia Cox Jean-Paul Floru Danny Chalkley David Harvey Steven Summers Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Knightsbridge and Belgravia Warwick Anthony Devenish Rachael Robathan Philippa Roe Nickie Aiken Jacqui Wilkinson Christabel Flight Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Lancaster Gate West End Susie Burbridge Robert Davis Andrew Smith Jonathan Glanz Glenys Roberts Paul Church Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Little Venice Westbourne Ian Adams Melvyn Caplan Barbara Arzymanow David Boothroyd Adam Hug Papya Qureshi Conservative Conservative Conservative Labour Labour Labour 19
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17. Sources
Population Ethnicity/Nationality Mid-Year Estimates, Office for National Statistics 2014 Detailed Ethnic Breakdown, Census 2011 Length of Time Living in the Borough, City Survey 2013 Simpsons Diversity Index Score, GLA: London Data Store 2011 Country of Birth, Census 2011 Language Spoken, Census 2011 Deprivation Employment and Qualifications Households by Deprivation Dimensions, Census 2011 Economically Active and Inactive, Census 2011 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Department for Communities and Local Government 2015 Highest Level of Qualification, Census 2011 Child Poverty, End Child Poverty 2014 Hours Worked, Census 2011 Free School Meals, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2015 Occupation Classification – Major Group, Census 2011 Pension Credits, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP): Office for National Statistics 2015 Industry Classification, Census 2011 Household Income: CACI Limited: Paycheck data 2014 Unemployment Schools and Education Out of Work Benefits by Type of Claimant, , DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015 Primary and Secondary Schools Attended, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014 Job Seekers Allowance, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015 Qualification Level Achieved, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014
Housing Health and Wellbeing City West Homes Households and Lessees, City West Homes 2011 General Health, Census 2011 Residential Properties and Tenure, Census 2011 Long Term Health Problem or Disability, Census 2011 Average Property Price, Land Registry 2014 Disability Living Allowance, DWP 2015 Average Rents, Hometrack 2015 Life Expectancy from Birth, London Health Programmes: Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2011 - 2013 Second Homes located in Ward, WCC Strategic Finance: Council Tax 2015 Premature Mortality Ratio, London Health Programmes: Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2006 - 2010 Second Homes located outside Ward, Census 2011 Well-being Index, GLA 2013 Communal Establishments, Census 2011 Sport and Active Recreation, Sport England, 2008 Household Composition Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion Household size, Census 2011 Ambulance Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 Households Composition, Census 2011 London Fire Brigade Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 Families with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Crime Data, Metropolitan Police Service 2015 Household Living Arrangements, Census 2011 Feelings of Safety, City Survey 2012 Occupancy Rating (Bedrooms), Census 2011 People Get On Well Together, City Survey 2012 Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction Vulnerable Adults and Children Residential Completions, WCC Built Environment: Planning 2015 Special Educational Needs, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2012 Land Use, Department for Communities and Local Government from GLA London Data Store 2005 Troubled Families, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Family Recovery 2012 Open Space, Nature and Parks, Greener Information for Greater London GLA London Data Store 2012 Older People Living Alone, Census 2011 Service Usage and Satisfaction, City Survey 2012 Lone Parents with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Active Library Users, Tri-Borough Libraries and Archives 2015 Households Composition, Census 2011 Council Involvement and Influencing Decisions, City Survey 2012 Older People/Physical Disabilities Supported in the Community, Tri-Borough Adult Social Care 2012 Electoral Turnout, London Elects from GLA London Data Store 2014 Visitors and Businesses Migration Experimental Day Time Population, WCC Strategic Finance: Intelligence and Analysis 2011 Internal migration estimates are based on patients informing their GP when thet change residential Underground Entry and Exits, Transport for London 2011 address. Since November 2012, Higher Education Statistics Agency data has been integrated into the Area Employment, Business Register and Employment Survey from GLA London Data Store 2014 analysis to improve accuracy about university students, ONS 2012. 20 Method of Travel to Work, Census 2011 International Net Migration, ONS 2012 Short Term residents and Age or Arrival into the UK, Census 2011