West End

Ward Profile

November 2015

For further information about the Ward Profiles please contact the Evaluation and Performance Team, Policy, Performance and Communications Sian Melhuish: 020 7641 2160 smelhuish1@westminster.gov.uk (Main contact)

Damian Highwood: 020 7641 3283 dhighwood@westminster.gov.uk (Evaluation and Performance Manager)

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Jonathan Glanz Conservative

Glenys Roberts Conservative

Paul Church Conservative

Ward Councillors

The world-famous West End is known as the Theatre District

and is home to many of the leading performing arts

businesses. Mayfair (to the west of the ward) has London's

largest concentration of luxury hotels and many restaurants.

Rents are among the highest in London and the world. Soho

and its adjoining areas house a concentration of media and

creative companies, whilst Oxford Street is one of the leading

shopping destinations in the world.

Based on the latest population figures the ward has 11,687

residents making up 5.3% of the total Westminster

population.

1. Ward Information

1. Ward Information

2. Ward Map

3. Summary Chart

4. Population

5. Ethnicity/Nationality

6. Deprivation

7. Unemployment

8. Employment and Qualifications

9. Schools and Education

10. Housing

11. Household Composition

12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

13. Health and Wellbeing

14. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction

15. Vulnerable Adults and Children

16. Transport, Travel and Visitors

17. Sources

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2. Ward Map

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Population 1 Population size 11,687 11,665 8,821 13,801

2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 3,492 59% 61% 82% 39%

3 Average household income £42,544 £38,567 £25,355 £46,969

4 % Lone parents not in employment 75 1% 1% 1% 0.4%

5 % (Working age) Worklessness 550 6.9% 7.6% 17.9% 0.4%

6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 95 1.2% 1.4% 3.1% 0.1%

7 % Incapacity Claimants 410 5.1% 5.4% 11.9% 0.3%

8 Average property price £2,366,526 £1,461,017 £486,032 £5,257,978

9 % Of social renters (households) 1,386 23% 26% 56% 4%

10 % Long-term vacant dwellings 115 2% 1% 4% 0%

11 % Second homes located in area 708 12% 5% 0% 16%

12 % Living alone 3,275 56% 45% 56% 33%

13 % Of over crowded households 525 9% 12% 22% 5%

14 % Households with dependent children 553 9% 19% 9% 32%

Education 15 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C inc. Eng. &Maths 77% 67% 50% 82%

16 % In bad health 473 4% 6% 11% 2%

17 Male life expectancy (age) 75 82 75 89

18 Female life expectancy (age) 82 86 82 92

19 % Feeling safe in the area in which they live 97% 97% 87% 100%

20 % Feel people from different backgrounds get on well 75% 85% 61% 95%

21 % Satisfied with the area as a place to live 97% 94% 85% 100%

22 All crime per 100 residents 13,917 132 22 132 5

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3. Summary Chart

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4. Population

In April 2014, the population in West End ward reached 11,687 people.

This accounts for 5.0% of the total Westminster population and is higher

than other wards.

The West End population has increased by 5% since March 2013.

Westminster saw a decrease of 2%.

Compared to the Westminster average, West End has:

o a lower proportion of people aged over 65 (11%)

o a much higher proportion of working age adults (81%)

o a much lower proportion of under 16s (8%)

The majority of residents have lived in this ward between 3-10 years

which is higher than the Westminster average.

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West End is not as ethnically diverse compared to the City as a whole. The

ward is ranked in the top 3.9% of England according to its Simpson Diversity

Index Score (ONS 2012).

The main ethnic group in West End is White: British which makes up 37% of

the ward population. This is higher than the Westminster average of 35%.

32% of West End residents are from non-white ethnic groups.

The majority of residents were born outside of the UK (57%).

The 3 main places outside of the UK where residents were born are:

o EU countries (17%)

o North America (6%)

o Middle East (5%)

Other than English (which is spoken by 77% of the ward population), the

other main languages are:

o French

o Italian

o Spanish

o Arabic

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Detailed Ethnic Breakdown Westminster

Count % of ward % of WCC

White: British 3,930 37% 35%

White: Other Western European 811 8% 7%

Other: Arab 538 5% 7%

Asian: Chinese 473 5% 3%

Asian: Indian 422 4% 3%

White: European Mixed 303 3% 3%

Black: African 267 3% 4%

White: North American 262 3% 2%

White: Italian 249 2% 2%

White: Irish 228 2% 2%

White: Commonwealth of (Russian) Ind. States 179 2% 1%

Mixed: White and Asian 166 2% 2%

Asian: Bangladeshi 165 2% 3%

White: Australian/New Zealander 157 2% 1%

Asian: Filipino 123 1% 1%

White: Greek 103 1% 1%

White: Other Eastern European 86 1% 1%

Black: Caribbean 85 1% 2%

Source: 2011 Census

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The 2011 Census collected information to classify households by four

dimensions of deprivation; Employment, Education, Health and disability,

and Household overcrowding.

In West End 41% of households are not deprived in any dimension.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2015) places 33% of the ward in the

top 25% most deprived in England.

The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (2015) places 17% of the

ward in the top 25% most deprived in England.

Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are

eligible for free school meals. In 2015, in West End, 21% of children going

to Westminster schools were eligible to receive free meals.

A measure of deprivation in older people is those claiming pension

credits. Of the residents aged 60 or over, 15% were claiming pension

credits in February 2015.

In 2014, 34% of households in West End earned more than £55,000 a

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Household Income: CACI Paycheck, 2014

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6. Deprivation

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7. Unemployment

In May 2015, the workless rate in West End ward was 7.0% (550 people) which

is lower than the Westminster average of 7.6%.

There were 410 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit

(ESA/IB) within the ward. The ESA/IB claimant rate is 5.2%, which is lower than

the Westminster average of 5.4%.

The area has a lower proportion of its workless population who are lone parents

(0.3% of the working age population) compared to the rest of Westminster.

In May 2015, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in West End was

1.2%. This is lower than the city rate of 1.4%.

The number of JSA claimants has decreased by -32% from the previous year

from 140 claimants in May 2014 to 95 in May 2015.

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allowance95 1.2 2,695 1.4 2.1 1.9

ESA and IB 410 5.2 10,245 5.4 5.5 6.1

Lone parents 30 0.3 1,175 0.6 1.2 1.1

Other 15 0.3 395 0.2 0.3 0.3

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Benefits550 7.0 14,510 7.6 9.1 9.4

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At the time of the 2011 Census, 73% of West End residents were

economically active, which was higher than the Westminster average of

69% and higher than the London rate of 72%.

Of the economically active residents, the majority were employed full-

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Of the economically inactive residents, the majority were students

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The majority of West End residents who are in employment are likely to

work full-time doing 31 to 48 hours a week.

Those living in this area are more likely to be highly qualified (degree or

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8. Employment and Qualifications

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Professional Occupations

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Source: Census 2011

Top 5 Industries

Financial & Insurance Activities

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Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles/Cycles

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Source: Census 2011

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The main Tri-borough primary school attended by West End residents was St Georges

Hanover Square, and the main secondary school was The St Marylebone CofE School.

During their Early Years Foundation Stage, children measured as achieving a good

level of development (GLD) are those achieving at least the expected level within the

following areas of learning: communication and language; physical development; and

personal, social and emotional development; literacy; and mathematics. For West End

residents attending a Westminster school, the average score was lower than the

Westminster average in 2014.

83% of resident pupils attending Westminster primary schools achieved at least 2

levels of progress in their Key stage 2 for Reading, Writing and Maths in 2014.

At secondary schools, pupils are performing above the Westminster average for GCSE

results with 77% achieving at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including Maths and English.

The ward's grades were an improvement on 2012 (63%).

9. Schools and Education

West End

Primary pupils

St Georges Hanover Square 48

Soho Parish 47

All Souls 37

St Vincent's 11

Hampden Gurney 6

Christ Church Bentinck 5

CET Westminster 5

Source: WCC Children and Young People

Main Primary Schools 2015

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10. Housing

West End ward contains 5,900 residential properties. This is 5.6% of

Westminster’s total housing stock.

Residents of West End are more likely to rent privately rather than own their

property or live in the social rented sector.

City West Homes manage 328 units in the ward. Under half (31%) of

residents living in their properties are lessees. The largest CWH housing area

in the ward is William Blake House.

The 2011 census recorded 2,777 (47%) privately rented households in West

End.

In May 2015, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were more expensive than

the Westminster average. The median average rent for a 1 bed household

was £525 per week and a 2 bed household was £895.

In June 2014, the average property price in West End was greater than the

Westminster average. It increased from the previous year and is currently

worth £2,366,526.

In September 2015, Council Tax records show that 1.9% of properties in West

End were long term empty or vacant.

Council Tax also shows that there were more people who owned second

homes located in this ward compared to other wards in Westminster. 708

properties were recorded as a second home, 12% of all households in the

area.

2,431 people whose main home is located in the ward have a second address

elsewhere in the UK or abroad.

Based on the 2011 census, the ward has 58 communal establishments with

484 people living in them.

o Medical and care establishments: 1

o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 20

o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 3

o All other establishments: 34

2011 Census: Tenure (Households)

West End Westminster London England

Count % % % %

Owned: Outright 857 15 18 21 31

Owned: With a mortgage 540 9 13 27 33

Shared ownership 22 0 1 1 1

Social rented: From Council

370 6 12 13 9

Social rented: Other 1,016 17 14 11 8

Private rented: Landlord or letting agency

2,639 45 38 24 15

Private rented: Other 138 2 2 1 1

Living rent free 318 5 3 1 1

Total 5,900 100 100 100 100

Source: 2011 Census, ONS

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In West End the most common household size is one person per household.

Despite having a large proportion of single households, there are a number of

families living in West End. 33%, of the households in this ward live as families.

9% of households have dependent children

5% of households have lone parents

28% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or

cohabiting)

15% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged

65 years and older

The occupancy rate suggests that:

o 53% have just the right number of bedrooms for their composition

o 38% of households are under occupying their property

o 9% of households are over-crowded

Over-crowding here seems to be less of a problem compared to the rest of

Westminster, where the over occupancy rate is 12%.

11. Household Composition

Westminster

Count % %

No dependent children 5347 91% 81%

1 dependent child 312 5% 9%

2 dependent children 159 3% 6%

3 plus dependent children 82 1% 4%

Source: 2011 Census

2011 Census: Households

with dependent children

West End

Westminster

Count % %

One person aged under 65 2676 45% 35%

Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 1382 23% 22%

One person aged 65 and over 599 10% 10%

Three or more adults and no children 450 8% 10%

Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 272 5% 6%

Two adults and one or two children 268 5% 8%

Three or more adults and one or more children 102 2% 3%

No adults or one adult and one or more children 100 2% 4%

Two adults and three or more children 51 1% 2%

Source: 2011 Census

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12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

West End ward had 13,917 crimes reported in the past year which equates to 131.6

crimes per 100 population. This is higher than the Westminster average of 21.6 crimes

per 100 population and is higher than the London average of 9.2. These rates do not

necessarily indicate how likely ward residents are to become victims of crime. Higher

crime and ASB levels are expected in West End ward due to the area's tourist attractions,

theatres, shops and restaurants. It has a vast number of visitors and a thriving night time

economy.

Crime levels in the past year ending September 2015 have increased by 0% compared to

the previous year in West End ward compared with a 3% decrease in Westminster

overall.

The number of residential burglaries for this ward has decreased by 17% compared to the

previous year (62 compared to 75), this compares to the whole of Westminster where

burglaries decreased by 5%.

According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of West End perceive the top ASB issues to

be:

o Rubbish/litter

o Homeless/begging

o Drunk/rowdy people

o Lack of respect

o Noisy neighbours

There were 1,240 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents in

West End in the past year, this equates to 23.8% of the Westminster total for this type of

incident.

London Fire Service attendances to primary and secondary fires in the year ending June

2015 was 193, 20.2% of the Westminster total.

The City Survey found that 97% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if

walking alone after dark this changed to 89%.

The City survey found that 75% of residents felt that the local area was a place where

people from different backgrounds get on well together. This is much lower than the City

average of 85%.

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alcohol related incidents1,240 11.7 5,205 2.4

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primary and secondary fires193 1.8 954 0.4

All notifiable offences 13,917 131.6 47,470 21.6

Violence against the person 1,801 17.0 9,087 4.1

Criminal damage 353 3.3 2,071 0.9

Robbery 460 4.3 1,541 0.7

Burglary in a Dwelling* 62 1.1 1,448 1.4

Drug crime 477 4.5 2,253 1.0

Theft and Handling 9,711 91.8 27,677 12.6Sources: Met Police published CRIS data, Ambulance and Fire data from SafeStats London

West End WestminsterAnnual Service Statistics

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The 2011 census showed that 4% of the ward population felt they were in bad or very bad health which is lower

than the Westminster average of 6%.

The census also recorded 11% of the wards population as having a long-term limiting illness, lower than the

Westminster average of 14%.

In May 2015, 300 people in West End claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which represents approximately

2.6% of the ward population.

285 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 275 people claimed for the ‘mobility’ element (people

can receive both elements).

Life expectancy at birth is estimated using probability of survival, mortality and population for each age group

between 2011 -2013. In this ward, life expectancy is lower than the Westminster average for both males and

females; however confidence ranges vary depending on the frequency of instances.

The GLA Well-being index (2013) is based on a number of measures including health, economic security, safety,

families, accessibility and community. West End is ranked 136 out of 625 London wards which means it records

one of the best 25% of well being scores in London.

Approximately 79% of adults took part in one or more sessions of sport or active recreation per week which is not

as good as the Westminster average (81%) (Sport England, 2008).

13. Health and Wellbeing

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Health, Census 2011

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After taking into account new developments, changes of use and residential conversions,

there was a net gain of 149 units in the ward during the year ending March 2015, this

represents 20% of all Westminster housing completions.

In West End, 4% of the area is open space (Source: Greenspace Information for Greater

London, GLA).

86% of homes have good access to nature; however, 15% of homes are deficient in access

to a local, small pocket park.

Based on the City Survey, 2013, it is estimated that 60% of the ward residents had used

parks and open spaces in the area and they were less likely to use them compared to other

wards. Of those who used them, 87% were satisfied with them which was a similar score

as the Westminster average.

By August 2015, approximately 9% of the wards population were active library members,

however, the City Survey found that 45% of the ward used the libraries and 71% of them

were satisfied with the service.

The City Survey found there was good use of swimming and sports facilities with 26% using

them in the past three months leading up to the survey. The satisfaction was also greater

than other Westminster wards.

91% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 97% are

satisfied with the area as a place to live.

67% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 59% wanted to

be more involved in the decisions the Council makes.

For the Local Elections in 2014, 30% of the ward turned out to vote which was lower than

the Westminster rate of 32%.

% of users % satisfied

Libraries 45% 71%

Swimming pools/sports facilities 26% 54%

Parks and open spaces 60% 87%

On street recycling/bins 53% 86%

Door to door recycling 38% 57%

Refuse collection 100% 94%

Sources: Westminster City Survey 2013

West EndService Usage and Satisfaction

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Land Use 2005, Source: DCLG Area of DomesticBuildings

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Area of Other Land Uses

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22% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have

specialist 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

3% have statements (a formal document detailing the child’s learning difficulties after a statutory

assessment).

The 2011 Census showed that there are 75 lone parents who are not in employment with

dependent children.

There is a lower proportion of older people aged 65 plus living in this ward compared to other

Westminster wards, they make up 11% of the wards population. Those aged 85 plus account for

1.1% of the wards population.

46% of older people aged 65 plus live alone.

In September 2015, there were 145 adults being supported in the community with social care

services from Westminster Council. This is lower than the Westminster average where the

number supported is 215.

Special Educational Needs West End Westminster

Action/Action plus 19% 19%

Statemented 3% 4%

Source: Schools and Children WCC

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16. Transport, Travel and Visitors

Based on modelled experimental statistics in August 2011, it is

estimated that the day time population in West End reaches

approximately 242,100 people (this includes working population,

residents at home in the day and visitors). This compares to the

resident population of 11,687.

There are several tube stations located in and around West End

ward: Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road,

Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch.

The annual entry and exits from the tube stations identified

amounts to 259.8million, this represents 9.0% of all of London

Underground entries and exits.

The Business Register and Employment Survey shows that in

2014, there were 214,705 jobs in the area, this represents 31.9%

of all Westminster jobs.

The main method that West End residents use to travel to work is

on foot; 36% use this method of travel.

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Other method of travel towork

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17. Sources Population Mid-Year Estimates, Office for National Statistics 2014 Length of Time Living in the Borough, City Survey 2013

Ethnicity/Nationality Detailed Ethnic Breakdown, Census 2011 Simpsons Diversity Index Score, GLA: London Data Store 2011 Country of Birth, Census 2011 Language Spoken, Census 2011

Deprivation Households by Deprivation Dimensions, Census 2011 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Department for Communities and Local Government 2015 Free School Meals, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2015 Pension Credits, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP): Office for National Statistics 2015 Household Income: CACI Limited: Paycheck data 2014

Employment and Qualifications Economically Active and Inactive, Census 2011 Highest Level of Qualification, Census 2011 Hours Worked, Census 2011 Occupation Classification – Major Group, Census 2011 Industry Classification, Census 2011

Unemployment Out of Work Benefits by Type of Claimant, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015 Job Seekers Allowance, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015

Schools and Education Primary and Secondary Schools Attended, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2015 Qualification Level Achieved, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014

Housing City West Homes Households and Lessees, City West Homes 2011 Residential Properties and Tenure, Census 2011 Average Property Price, Land Registry 2014 Average Rents, Hometrack 2015 Second Homes located in Ward, WCC Strategic Finance: Council Tax 2015 Second Homes located outside Ward, Census 2011 Communal Establishments, Census 2011

Health and Wellbeing General Health, Census 2011 Long Term Health Problem or Disability, Census 2011 Disability Living Allowance, DWP 2015 Life Expectancy at Birth, GLA 2011 - 2013 Well-being Index, GLA 2013 Sport and Active Recreation, Sport England, 2008

Household Composition Household size, Census 2011 Households Composition, Census 2011 Families with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Household Living Arrangements, Census 2011 Occupancy Rating (Bedrooms), Census 2011

Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion Ambulance Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 London Fire Brigade Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 Crime Data, Metropolitan Police Service 2015 Feelings of Safety, City Survey 2013 People Get On Well Together, City Survey 2013

Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction Residential Completions, WCC Built Environment: Planning 2015 Land Use, Department for Communities and Local Government from GLA London Data Store 2005 Open Space, Nature and Parks, Greener Information for Greater London GLA London Data Store 2012 Service Usage and Satisfaction, City Survey 2013 Active Library Users, Tri-Borough Libraries and Archives 2015 Council Involvement and Influencing Decisions, City Survey 2013 Electoral Turnout, London Elects from GLA London Data Store 2014

Vulnerable Adults and Children Special Educational Needs, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014 Older People Living Alone, Census 2011 Lone Parents with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Households Composition, Census 2011 Older People/Physical Disabilities Supported in the Community, Tri-Borough Adult Social Care 2015

Transport, Travel and Visitors Experimental Day Time Population, WCC Strategic Finance: Intelligence and Analysis 2011 Underground Entry and Exits, Transport for London 2014 Area Employment, Business Register and Employment Survey from GLA London Data Store 2014 Method of Travel to Work, Census 2011