City of Westminster
The
City of Westminster is a
London borough and a
city in its own right, situated to the west of the
City of London and north of the
River Thames. It was extended in
1965 to include the former Metropolitan Boroughs of St.
Marylebone and
Paddington in the north. The city contains most of London's
West End, and the permanent headquarters of the United Kingdom's government, with the
Palace of Westminster,
Whitehall, and the
Royal Courts of Justice.
| City of Westminster
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| Demographics |
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| Population: | 181,286 (2001) |
| Ethnicity: | 73% white, 4% black, 3% indian |
| Geography |
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| Formerly: | Westminster, Paddington, St Marylebone |
| Villages: | Whitehall, Mayfair, St John's Wood |
| Neighbours: | Brent, Camden, City
Lambeth, Kensington, Wandsworth |
| Stations: | Paddington, Marylebone, Victoria
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| Politics |
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| Executive: | Conservative |
| MPs: | Mark Field, Karen Buck |
| GLA: | West Central London |
Areas included in the city:
Demographics of Westminster
According to the 2001 census the borough has a population of 181,286. 73% of the population are white, 4% black african and 3% indian. 35% of households are owner-occupiers.
External links
Westminster City Council - http://www.westminster.gov.uk/