Crawford Street, London
Crawford Street is a quiet, mostly residential street in Marylebone that runs roughly west–east from Crawford Place / Shouldham Street to the junction of Baker Street and Paddington Street, threading through an area of terraces, mansion blocks and a handful of historic pubs and churches.1
Where it is and what it's like
Crawford Street sits inside the City of Westminster, in the wider district known as Marylebone, and is a short walk from the high streets and shopping of London's West End. The street is urban and mid-scale: terraced houses, a number of early 19th-century mansion blocks, low-rise commercial premises and two Grade II listed pubs are all part of the streetscape. From west to east the street is crossed by Seymour Place, Gloucester Place and several small mews and rows; it terminates at Baker Street and Paddington Street to the east.1
Connecting Streets
- Baker Street
- Clay Street
- Crawford Place
- Durweston Mews
- Durweston Street
- Gloucester Place
- Homer Street
- Montagu Mansions
- Montagu Mews North
- Montagu Row
- Paddington Street
- Shouldham Street
- Spring Mews
- Upper Montagu Street
- Wyndham Place
History and name
Crawford Street was laid out in the late 18th century (development began around the 1790s) as part of the Portman estate expansion of Marylebone. The street and nearby Crawford Place and Crawford Mews take their name from Tarrant Crawford in Dorset, a property once owned by the Portman family who developed much of the neighbourhood in the Georgian and Regency periods.2
How to say the name
Common English pronunciation (approximate spelling): KRAW-fərd. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /ˈkrɔːfərd/. For an audio guide, see common pronunciation references online.6
Notable sights and local highlights
Although not a single dramatic landmark street, Crawford Street sits among several points of local interest:
- The presence of early 19th-century terraces and mansion blocks that reflect Marylebone's Georgian development.
- Two Grade II listed public houses on or near the street — historic local watering holes that survive the changing cityscape.1
- Nearby parish churches and small conservation areas that preserve the character of old Marylebone.
- Easy access to the shopping and theatres of Oxford Street and the boutique streets of Marylebone Village to the south.
Real estate — prices, sizes and market notes (dates shown)
Central Marylebone sits in London's prime inner market. Typical property sizes on Crawford Street are those commonly found in central London mansion blocks and terraces: many flats are in the 500–700 sq ft range (≈46–65 sq m) for 1–2 bedroom units; some larger conversion flats and maisonettes reach 800–1,200 sq ft (≈74–111 sq m). Using recent market listings and aggregated sold data (prices shown below were checked in August 2025):
- Example sold / advertised prices for small 2-bed flats: from around £525,000 (advertised listing) up to £1,000,000 for larger or newly refurbished 2-bed units in mansion blocks (listings and local sold data).34
- Aggregated local sold-price summaries show average historic sold prices for Crawford Street at roughly £600,000 over the most recent 12-month span reported — note this is an average across different unit types and tenures and can be pulled down by smaller studio/1-bed sales; prime comparable terraces in central Marylebone will command higher per-sq-ft rates than this average. (data: local sold-price aggregator).3
- Typical rental offers for 1–2 bed flats in Crawford Mansions and similar blocks in the street range roughly £2,600–£3,800 per calendar month for 2-bed examples seen in recent listings (August 2025 sample listings). These give gross rental yields in the mid single digits depending on price paid and tenure. Sizes quoted in listing examples: 570 ft² (≈53 m²) and 624 ft² (≈58 m²) with advertised asking prices used as examples below.3
Quick comparison to the rest of London: While general central London prices are higher than outer zones, Marylebone's averages sit below the very top prime pockets (e.g., Knightsbridge/Mayfair/Belgravia) but remain well above broader London borough averages. Central Marylebone still trades at a premium per square foot compared with outer London suburbs, though market softness or uplift varies by year and macro conditions — check up-to-date property portals and estate-agent valuations before making decisions. 3
Transport — nearest Underground stations and lines
The nearest London Underground stations within comfortable walking distance are:
- Baker Street — served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines (multiple exits; busy interchange). Baker Street is the closest major interchange for Crawford Street.5
- Great Portland Street — served by Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines (a short walk to the north-east).5
- Edgware Road — several Edgware Road stations exist (Bakerloo and Circle/H&C/ District sections nearby), useful for east–west connections and buses that run along Edgware Road and nearby arteries.5
Bus connections and where to catch them
Several TfL bus routes stop within a few minutes' walk of Crawford Street. Key nearby stops are on Edgware Road, Marylebone Road and Baker Street. Frequent routes you will commonly see serving the area include the 27 (towards Notting Hill / Chalk Farm via Baker Street and Paddington), the 205 and other central routes; night buses also serve Baker Street and Edgware Road corridors. Exact stop letters and routes change with TfL timetables — check TfL live maps before travel.5
Fun facts
- The street name is one of a cluster in Marylebone deriving from Dorset place-names associated with the Portman family's country estates — a reminder that many central-London street names record landowner links back to rural England.2
- Rather than a single headline attraction, Crawford Street is a good example of the quieter residential pockets that survive inside busy central London — handy for visitors who want a “local” feel but fast access to the West End.
Quick Facts
Orientation: Crawford Place / Shouldham Street (W) → Baker Street / Paddington Street (E).
First laid out: circa 1790s–early 1800s.
Name origin: Tarrant Crawford (Dorset) — Portman family estate.
Nearest stations: Baker Street (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle, H&C); Great Portland Street (Circle/Met/H&C).
Typical unit size: 500–700 sq ft (≈46–65 m²) for many flats; some larger units 800–1,200 sq ft (≈74–111 m²).
Sample prices (Aug 2025): Market examples show small 2-bed flats advertised ~£525,000–£1,000,000; rental examples ~£2,600–£3,800 pcm (see page text).
References
- Wikipedia — "Crawford Street" (location, listed buildings and history summary).
- Wikipedia — "Street names of Marylebone" (naming after Tarrant Crawford / Portman family).
- Bricks & Logic — Crawford Mansions / recent sale & rental examples (prices & sizes).
- Rightmove — Crawford Street historic sold-price summaries and area averages.
- Transport for London — Baker Street, bus maps and route documents (station lines and bus stop maps for Baker Street / Marylebone area).
- HowToPronounce — common pronunciation/phonetic guidance for "Crawford" (used for IPA /ˈkrɔːfərd/).
Map of Crawford Street, London
Painting of Crawford Street
Painting of Crawford Street
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