Mansfield Street, London
Mansfield Street is a charming two-way road in Marylebone, central London. It connects New Cavendish Street in the north with Queen Anne Street in the south, crossing east–west streets like Duchess Street and Mansfield Mews at its midpoint.1
Description & Surroundings
The street features elegant Georgian terraces designed by Robert and James Adam, built between approximately 1768 and 1775. The façades are elegantly proportioned brickwork with refined doorcases and fanlights typical of the Adam style.2 It lies just north of Cavendish Square on the Portland Estate, in the City of Westminster.
History & Origin of Name
Mansfield Street was laid out by the Adam brothers around 1768, largely completed by 1772. Originally part of Portland Estate development, the site had been used for a reservoir in the 1720s before reverting to residential use.3
Its name honours Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who held the title Viscount Mansfield—father-in-law to local landowner Edward Harley.4 The pronunciation is **“MANS-fild Street”**, IPA: **/ˈmæn.sfɪld ˌstriːt/**.
Architectural & Notable Residents
Houses numbered 5–13 and 16–22 are Grade II* listed, reflecting their architectural significance.1 Notably, No. 13 was home to architects John Loughborough Pearson (1881–1897) and Sir Edwin Lutyens (1919–1944).5 At No. 2 lived the philanthropist Sir Robert Mayer, an early patron of the London Philharmonic Orchestra; and the street was also home to Thomas Hope in the late 18th century, a celebrated designer and collector.6
Moreover, two neoclassical houses on Mansfield Street were redesigned by India Mahdavi in the 2000s for art patron Maja Hoffmann, preserving Adam interiors and converting them into contemporary cultural spaces.7
Points of Interest Nearby
- Historic Architecture: Admire the refined Georgian terraces and listed façades.
- Cultural Legacy: Home to leading architects and collectors throughout history.
- Elegant Residential Setting: Quiet, well-preserved street near the bustle of Marylebone.
Real Estate Market (2025)
As of mid-2025, the average sold price on Mansfield Street over the past 12 months is approximately **£3,905,000**, up 22% from the prior year though 20% below its 2022 peak of £4,875,000.8 Another estimate pegs the average at about **£3,149,000**, with typical sale price around **£4,567,000**, at roughly **£2,090 per ft²**.9
Residential property sizes vary—but for context, a 2,659 sq ft (247 m²) penthouse recently sold for about **£6,000,000** in April 2024.10
Rental data for the specific W1G 9NN postcode (on Mansfield Street) shows average rents at **£7,076 per month** as of July 2025.11
Transport & Bus Connections
Nearest London Underground Stations include:
- Oxford Circus Station (~0.4 mi): Central, Bakerloo, Victoria lines.
- Bond Street Station (~0.4 mi): Elizabeth and Central lines.
- Regent's Park Station (~0.5 mi): Bakerloo line.
- Baker Street Station (~1.1 mi): Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Bakerloo lines.10
Several local bus routes run along New Cavendish Street and Marylebone Road, offering frequent east–west service (e.g., routes 18, 27, 30, 205), with stops steps away from either end of Mansfield Street.
Fun Fact
Mansfield Street combines hidden cultural heritage with refined London living—from its Adam architecture to its artistic modern reinterpretations—yet remains a quiet enclave in the heart of the city.
Quick Facts
Location: Marylebone, City of Westminster, central London
Orientation: Runs north–south from New Cavendish Street to Queen Anne Street
Built: Circa 1768–1775, by Robert and James Adam
Notable Residents: Pearson, Lutyens, Mayer, collector Thomas Hope, Maja Hoffmann's art-spaces
Average Sale Price (2025): ~£3.9 million
Typical Size: Up to ~2,659 sq ft (247 m²), penthouse sold for £6 million in April 2024
Average Rent (2025): ~£7,076 pcm
Nearest Underground: Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Regent's Park, Baker Street
References
- Wikipedia: Mansfield Street, London
- Survey of London: Mansfield Street layout and design
- UCL Bartlett: Historical land use and development of Mansfield Street
- Wikipedia: Street names of Marylebone (origin of Mansfield Street name)
- English Heritage: Blue plaque at 13 Mansfield Street
- EveryStreetInLondon: Notable previous residents of Mansfield Street
- Architectural Digest: Hoffmann & Mahdavi's work on Mansfield Street houses
- Rightmove: Mansfield Street average house prices
- TheMoveMarket: Mansfield Street property prices and per ft² value
- Savills: Penthouse sale April 2024, size and price
- Bricks & Logic: Rental figures for postcode W1G 9NN (Mansfield Street)
Map of Mansfield Street, London
Painting of Mansfield Street
Painting of Mansfield Street
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