Local authority · E09000033
Westminster since 2017
Every series published for Westminster that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 11,637201710,6082024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Westminster, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 11,637 in 2017 to 10,608 in 2024, a change of 1,029 or 8.8% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
10,608 in 2024 − 11,637 in 2017 = −1,029, or −8.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 10,607.61 and 11,636.96, and 10,607.61 − 11,636.96 = 1,029.35.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Westminster, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 11,637 in 2017 to 10,608 in 2024, a change of 1,029 or 8.8% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Westminster - 4,04320173,6492024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Westminster, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 4,043 in 2017 to 3,649 in 2024, a change of 395 or 9.8% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
3,649 in 2024 − 4,043 in 2017 = −395, or −9.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3,648.61 and 4,043.31, and 3,648.61 − 4,043.31 = 394.70.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Westminster, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 4,043 in 2017 to 3,649 in 2024, a change of 395 or 9.8% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Westminster - 212017 Q1422026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Westminster, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 21 in 2017 Q1 to 42 in 2026 Q2, a change of 21 or 100.0% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
42 in 2026 Q2 − 21 in 2017 Q1 = 21, or +100.0% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Westminster, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 21 in 2017 Q1 to 42 in 2026 Q2, a change of 21 or 100.0% (Home Office).
Civometry · Westminster - £782Year ending March 2021£1,050Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Westminster, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £782 in the year ending March 2021 to £1,050 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £268 or 34.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£1,050 in the year ending March 2027 − £782 in the year ending March 2021 = £268, or +34.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,049.55 and 781.99, and 1,049.55 − 781.99 = 267.56.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £782 in the year ending March 2021 to £1,050 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £268 or 34.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - £43,1052017£52,6102025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Westminster, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £43,105 in 2017 to £52,610 in 2025, a change of £9,505 or 22.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £57,569 then against £52,610 now — down 8.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£52,610 in 2025 − £43,105 in 2017 = £9,505, or +22.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £43,105 in 2017 to £52,610 in 2025, a change of £9,505 or 22.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - £49,7872024£50,9362025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Westminster, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £49,787 in 2024 to £50,936 in 2025, a change of £1,149 or 2.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £51,439 then against £50,936 now — down 1.0%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£50,936 in 2025 − £49,787 in 2024 = £1,149, or +2.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £49,787 in 2024 to £50,936 in 2025, a change of £1,149 or 2.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - £8072017£1,0162025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Westminster, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £807 in 2017 to £1,016 in 2025, a change of £208 or 25.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1,078 then against £1,016 now — down 5.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£1,016 in 2025 − £807 in 2017 = £208, or +25.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,015.50 and 807.40, and 1,015.50 − 807.40 = 208.10.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £807 in 2017 to £1,016 in 2025, a change of £208 or 25.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - £2,502January 2017£3,179July 2026
In Westminster, average private rent a month rose from £2,502 in January 2017 to £3,179 in July 2026, a change of £677 or 27.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £3,526 then against £3,179 now — down 9.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£3,179 in July 2026 − £2,502 in January 2017 = £677, or +27.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, average private rent a month rose from £2,502 in January 2017 to £3,179 in July 2026, a change of £677 or 27.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 1.3%January 2017-2%July 2026
In Westminster, private rent annual change fell from 1.3% in January 2017 to -2% in July 2026, a change of 3.3% or 251.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-2% in July 2026 − 1.3% in January 2017 = −3.3%, or −251.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are -2.00 and 1.32, and -2.00 − 1.32 = 3.32.
Published by ONS.
In Westminster, private rent annual change fell from 1.3% in January 2017 to -2% in July 2026, a change of 3.3% or 251.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 2,515January 20176,435July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Westminster, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,515 in January 2017 to 6,435 in July 2026, a change of 3,920 or 155.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6,435 in July 2026 − 2,515 in January 2017 = 3,920, or +155.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Westminster, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,515 in January 2017 to 6,435 in July 2026, a change of 3,920 or 155.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 1.6%January 20174.1%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Westminster, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.6% in January 2017 to 4.1% in July 2026, a change of 2.5% or 156.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.1% in July 2026 − 1.6% in January 2017 = 2.5%, or +156.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.10 and 1.60, and 4.10 − 1.60 = 2.50.
Published by ONS.
In Westminster, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.6% in January 2017 to 4.1% in July 2026, a change of 2.5% or 156.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - £1,105,833January 2017£854,198June 2026
In Westminster, average house price fell from £1,105,833 in January 2017 to £854,198 in June 2026, a change of £251,635 or 22.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1,554,055 then against £854,198 now — down 45.0%.
How this figure was worked out
£854,198 in June 2026 − £1,105,833 in January 2017 = −£251,635, or −22.8% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, average house price fell from £1,105,833 in January 2017 to £854,198 in June 2026, a change of £251,635 or 22.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Westminster - 1.5%January 2017-25.4%June 2026
In Westminster, house price annual change fell from 1.5% in January 2017 to -25.4% in June 2026, a change of 26.9% or 1793.3% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
-25.4% in June 2026 − 1.5% in January 2017 = −26.9%, or −1793.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are -25.40 and 1.50, and -25.40 − 1.50 = 26.90.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Westminster, house price annual change fell from 1.5% in January 2017 to -25.4% in June 2026, a change of 26.9% or 1793.3% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Westminster - -6,035Year to mid-2017-3,865Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Westminster, net internal migration by local authority rose from -6,035 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,865 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,170 or 36.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-3,865 in Year to mid-2025 − -6,035 in Year to mid-2017 = 2,170, or +36.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, net internal migration by local authority rose from -6,035 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,865 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,170 or 36.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 11,787Year to mid-20179,262Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Westminster, international migration into a local authority fell from 11,787 in Year to mid-2017 to 9,262 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,525 or 21.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
9,262 in Year to mid-2025 − 11,787 in Year to mid-2017 = −2,525, or −21.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, international migration into a local authority fell from 11,787 in Year to mid-2017 to 9,262 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,525 or 21.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 8,564Year to mid-20179,551Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Westminster, international migration out of a local authority rose from 8,564 in Year to mid-2017 to 9,551 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 987 or 11.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
9,551 in Year to mid-2025 − 8,564 in Year to mid-2017 = 987, or +11.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, international migration out of a local authority rose from 8,564 in Year to mid-2017 to 9,551 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 987 or 11.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 3,223Year to mid-2017-289Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Westminster, net international migration by local authority fell from 3,223 in Year to mid-2017 to -289 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,512 or 109.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-289 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,223 in Year to mid-2017 = −3,512, or −109.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, net international migration by local authority fell from 3,223 in Year to mid-2017 to -289 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,512 or 109.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 2,597Year to mid-20171,926Year to mid-2025
In Westminster, births by local authority fell from 2,597 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,926 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 671 or 25.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,926 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,597 in Year to mid-2017 = −671, or −25.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, births by local authority fell from 2,597 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,926 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 671 or 25.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 1,101Year to mid-20171,019Year to mid-2025
In Westminster, deaths by local authority fell from 1,101 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,019 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 82 or 7.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,019 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,101 in Year to mid-2017 = −82, or −7.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, deaths by local authority fell from 1,101 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,019 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 82 or 7.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - 1,496Year to mid-2017907Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Westminster, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 1,496 in Year to mid-2017 to 907 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 589 or 39.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
907 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,496 in Year to mid-2017 = −589, or −39.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 1,496 in Year to mid-2017 to 907 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 589 or 39.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - -1,418Year to mid-2017-80Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Westminster, other population change by local authority rose from -1,418 in Year to mid-2017 to -80 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,338 or 94.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-80 in Year to mid-2025 − -1,418 in Year to mid-2017 = 1,338, or +94.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Westminster, other population change by local authority rose from -1,418 in Year to mid-2017 to -80 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,338 or 94.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster - £251.3m2017 Q1£551m2026 Q2
In Westminster, outstanding council borrowing rose from £251.3m in 2017 Q1 to £551m in 2026 Q2, a change of £299.7m or 119.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £349.4m then against £551m now — up 57.7%.
How this figure was worked out
£551m in 2026 Q2 − £251.3m in 2017 Q1 = £299.7m, or +119.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 550.98 and 251.31, and 550.98 − 251.31 = 299.67.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, outstanding council borrowing rose from £251.3m in 2017 Q1 to £551m in 2026 Q2, a change of £299.7m or 119.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - £707.2m2020 Q2£407.9m2026 Q2
In Westminster, council investments held fell from £707.2m in 2020 Q2 to £407.9m in 2026 Q2, a change of £299.3m or 42.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £928m then against £407.9m now — down 56.0%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£407.9m in 2026 Q2 − £707.2m in 2020 Q2 = −£299.3m, or −42.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 407.90 and 707.20, and 407.90 − 707.20 = 299.30.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, council investments held fell from £707.2m in 2020 Q2 to £407.9m in 2026 Q2, a change of £299.3m or 42.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - £258.8mYear ending March 2018£561.8mYear ending March 2025
In Westminster, council spending on services rose from £258.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £561.8m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £303m or 117.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £336.5m then against £561.8m now — up 67.0%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£561.8m in the year ending March 2025 − £258.8m in the year ending March 2018 = £303m, or +117.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 561.81 and 258.83, and 561.81 − 258.83 = 302.98.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, council spending on services rose from £258.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £561.8m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £303m or 117.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - £58.9mYear ending March 2018£59.7mYear ending March 2025
In Westminster, unallocated council reserves rose from £58.9m in the year ending March 2018 to £59.7m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £0.8m or 1.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £76.5m then against £59.7m now — down 22.0%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£59.7m in the year ending March 2025 − £58.9m in the year ending March 2018 = £0.8m, or +1.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 59.67 and 58.87, and 59.67 − 58.87 = 0.81.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, unallocated council reserves rose from £58.9m in the year ending March 2018 to £59.7m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £0.8m or 1.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - £144.7mYear ending March 2018£279.5mYear ending March 2025
In Westminster, earmarked council reserves rose from £144.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £279.5m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £134.8m or 93.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £188.1m then against £279.5m now — up 48.6%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£279.5m in the year ending March 2025 − £144.7m in the year ending March 2018 = £134.8m, or +93.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 279.53 and 144.73, and 279.53 − 144.73 = 134.80.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Westminster, earmarked council reserves rose from £144.7m in the year ending March 2018 to £279.5m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £134.8m or 93.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Westminster - 210,459Mid-2017209,996Mid-2024
In Westminster, population by local authority fell from 210,459 in Mid-2017 to 209,996 in Mid-2024, a change of 463 or 0.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
209,996 in Mid-2024 − 210,459 in Mid-2017 = −463, or −0.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Westminster, population by local authority fell from 210,459 in Mid-2017 to 209,996 in Mid-2024, a change of 463 or 0.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Westminster