People
- Clive Westlake, British songwriter (of "I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten" and other Dusty Springfield titles)
- David Westlake, British singer/songwriter
- Donald E. Westlake (12 July 1933 – 31 December 2008), American author
- John Westlake (1828–1913), English writer on international law
- Martin Westlake, Secretary General of the European Economic and Social Committee
- Nathaniel Westlake (1833–1921), designer of stained glass, partner in Lavers, Barraud and Westlake.
- Philip Westlake, brother of Nathaniel, painter.
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