Our area guide to Westminster gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
SW1A, SW1H, SW1P
Westminster Area Overview
Westminster is in one of the most prestigious postcodes in London. Because of the House of Parliament much of the area is taken up with government buildings.
Westminster Property Types & Architecture
Very little housing in this area except around Victoria Street and Vauxhall Bridge Road.
Westminster Shopping & Entertainment
Not a lot in the immediate vicinity but access to many well know shopping areas: Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly, Jermyn Street and Oxford Street.
Have to travel only a very short distance to find entertainment with the West End and Knightsbridge being so close.
Westminster Parks & Commons
Green Park and St James Park are nearby as is the walk along the Embankment.
Westminster Who lives here?
Many MPs live in the area.
Guide to Westminster transport links:
Tubes
- St James Park (Circle Line) (Zone 1)
- St James Park (District Line) (Zone 1)
- Westminster (Zone 1)
- Westminster (Jubilee Line) (Zone 1)
Westminster Local Authorities:
Westminster
is represented by
Westminster Council
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Westminster Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Westminster area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Westminster |
£439 |
£513 |
£586 |
£659 |
£806 |
£952 |
£1,099 |
£1,318 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Westminster & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Westminster fall under the Westminster Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Westminster by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Westminster:
Looking to live in Westminster?
If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Westminster use the links below to find the latest properties available.
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