George Street, London
George Street is a central London street in the City of Westminster that runs from Thayer Street in the east to Edgware Road, passing through the heart of Marylebone and sitting a short walk from many of London's best-known streets and sights. Montagu Square breaks George Street into two separate stretches. Part of the road is one-way (Thayer Street to Spanish Place) while the remainder is two-way. 1
What George Street is like
George Street feels like a classic Marylebone boulevard: mainly built-up with mixed residential blocks, small hotels, and a handful of independent shops and cafés tucked away from the bustle of Oxford Street. The street crosses Gloucester Place and Baker Street and sits opposite Manchester Square and the rear of Hertford House (the Wallace Collection) so the atmosphere is quieter and more intimate than the nearby shopping avenues. 1
Nearby streets and neighbourhoods
The immediate area includes Thayer Street and Marylebone High Street to the east (a lively high-street with independent shops), Wigmore Street and Oxford Street a short walk to the south, and Georgian squares such as Bryanston Square and Manchester Square. The area is part of Marylebone's late-18th/early-19th-century grid laid out by the Portman Estate. 1
Connecting Streets
- Baker Street
- Brown Street
- Bryanston Mews West
- Bryanston Square
- Edgware Road
- Forset Street
- Gloucester Place
- Gloucester Place Mews
- Kendall Place
- Manchester Street
- Montagu Square
- Montagu Street
- Seymour Place
- Stourcliffe Street
- Thayer Street
History and name
George Street was laid out in the 18th century as the Portman Estate developed Marylebone for affluent housing. The street name commemorates King George III, who reigned when the road was first planned. Over time the street has seen a mix of residential, retail and small-hotel uses; notable early-19th-century events include the opening of Dean Mahomed's Hindoostane Coffee House on the street in 1810. 1
How to say it
The pronunciation is straightforward in everyday English: George Street. In IPA you can render it as /dʒɔːdʒ striːt/ — “George” /dʒɔːdʒ/ and “street” /striːt/. (See standard English pronunciations for each word.) 89
Interesting sights and attractions
- The Wallace Collection (Hertford House, Manchester Square) — a world-class museum of fine and decorative arts on the north side of Manchester Square, effectively backing onto parts of George Street. Free to visit and a short walk from George Street. 8
- Durrants Hotel — a traditional boutique hotel located on George Street with a long local presence. 9
- Short walks to Oxford Street, Hyde Park and the boutiques of Marylebone High Street — ideal if you want central green space and shopping without being on the busiest thoroughfares. 7
Real estate and typical property sizes (sale & rent)
George Street sits in a prime-central London postcode and values are well above the London average. Over the last year the average sold price on George Street has been reported around £2.1–2.2 million (overall average ~£2,130,000–£2,173,333). This figure is a local average across flats and houses and reflects the central W1 market in 2024–2025. 23
Examples and typical sizes seen on the street (from recent sold listings and purpose-built blocks such as Bryanston Court):
- Two- to three-bedroom flats in purpose-built blocks: roughly 1,200–1,700 sq ft (≈110–158 sq m). 3
- Smaller one-bedroom flats: around 500–800 sq ft (≈46–74 sq m) in older conversions.
- Period family houses (rarer on the street itself) will be larger and command a premium.
Illustrative prices (actuals vary by floor, finish, lease and exact address): a sample last sale in the W1 postcode for apartments on or just off George Street ranged from around £2.1M to £3.25M in sales recorded in 2021–2024; one postcode sale in July 2024 was recorded at ~£2.75M. Expect rents for a two-bedroom flat in a well-presented block to be in the high-£3k to £6k+ per month bracket depending on size and finish — central London prime rents are cyclical and sensitive to season and market conditions. 34
Compared with the rest of London, George Street is in the prime central bracket and thus significantly more expensive per square foot than outer zones and many inner-city districts, though in 2024–25 some central markets showed softening compared with earlier peaks. 211
Transport — Underground, buses and walking
Nearest London Underground stations within a short walk include Bond Street Station (Central and Elizabeth lines; also Jubilee on nearby platforms), Baker Street Station (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Jubilee lines) and Marble Arch or Oxford Street area stations depending on which end of the street you start from. 67
Local bus stops along and near George Street are served by multiple routes including the 2, 30, 74, 94, 113, 139, 205 and night buses (e.g. N2, N74), with specific stops named “George Street (W1)” and “Portman Square” providing quick cross-town connections. Check current TfL timetables for exact stop locations and live arrivals. 5
Where to catch buses
- George Street (stop J/K) — services include 2, 30, 74, 205 and night routes. 5
- Portman Square and Dorset Street stops — a short walk away for additional central London routes. 5
Fun facts
George Street has small but colourful pieces of social history: it housed the Hindoostane Coffee House established by Dean Mahomed in 1810, an early example of South Asian enterprise in Georgian London. The street also backs onto the Wallace Collection's Hertford House, meaning visitors often discover the museum by wandering from the quieter side streets. 18
Quick Facts
Location: Marylebone, City of Westminster, central London.
Orientation: Runs from Edgware Road (west) to Thayer Street (east); part one-way (Thayer Street to Spanish Place), remainder two-way.
Notable nearby sights: Wallace Collection (Hertford House), Durrants Hotel, Oxford Street, Hyde Park.
Typical sale price (recent): ~£2.1–2.2M average on George Street area (2024–2025).
Property sizes: Flats commonly 500–1,700 sq ft (≈46–158 sq m); larger period homes less common.
Transport: Walk to Baker Street and Bond Street stations; many bus routes stop on George Street (2, 30, 74, 113, 139, 205 and night routes).
References
- George Street, Marylebone — Wikipedia. 1
- Rightmove — House prices, George Street (W1U). 2
- Zoopla — Sold house prices, George Street. 3
- TheMoveMarket — recent sale data (W1U 3QU). 4
- Transport for London — George Street bus stops & routes. 5
- TfL — Baker Street station (lines). 6
- TfL — Bond Street station (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth). 7
- The Wallace Collection (Hertford House) — official site. 8
- Durrants Hotel — official site (George Street address). 9
Map of George Street, London
Painting of George Street
Painting of George Street
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