Vere Street, London
Vere Street is a one-way street in Marylebone, central London, running south from Henrietta Place to Oxford Street. A minor but historically rich thoroughfare, it forms part of the urban tapestry of the City of Westminster.1
Description & Surroundings
Vere Street is relatively short, connecting the quieter Henrietta Place with the bustling Oxford Street. It lies on the edge of Marylebone's commercial district and provides a transitional space between residential and retail zones.
History & Origin of Name
Vere Street takes its name from the De Vere family, historic Earls of Oxford, in recognition of the area's former owners, the Harley family, Earls of Oxford.2
A notable landmark is St Peter's Vere Street, originally known as the Oxford or Marylebone Chapel, designed by architect James Gibbs and completed circa 1724. It served as a Chapel of Ease for the expanding parish and remains one of Marylebone's few intact Georgian ecclesiastical structures.3
Notable Sights & Historical Events
- St Peter's Vere Street: Grade I listed chapel and architectural gem of 1724, with richly preserved interiors.3
- Marshall & Snelgrove Corner: The original 1851 department store occupied the corner of Vere Street and Oxford Street; rebuilt in the 1870s and later became Debenhams.4
- Vere Street Coterie: In 1810, a group of men were arrested here for sodomy at a ‘molly house'; the scandal became a major event in 19th-century LGBT history.5
Real Estate Market (2025)
According to Bricks & Logic (as of July 2025), Vere Street contains just two residential addresses, with an average sale price of approximately £2,256,007, a decline of about 1.7% year-on-year and around 11% lower than a decade ago.6
Rental data for the same period shows an average rent of £6,722 per month, reflecting a 4.7% increase year-on-year and a remarkable 32% growth over the past ten years.6
Typical residential property sizes on Vere Street are not publicly specified, but neighboring Marylebone 2-bedroom flats average around £1.61 million (flats) and £3.53 million (terraced houses) over the past year.7
Transport & Connectivity
The nearest London Underground Station is Bond Street Station to the south-west, serving the Central and Elizabeth lines.1
Major bus routes run along Oxford Street, with stops just steps away, providing frequent east–west connections across central London.
Fun Fact
Despite its modest size, Vere Street has been at the crossroads of architectural heritage, retail history, and social drama—from a chapel built by James Gibbs to scandalous gatherings evoking legal persecution in the 19th century.
Quick Facts
Location: Marylebone, City of Westminster, London
Orientation: One-way from Henrietta Place (north) to Oxford Street (south)
Named After: The De Vere family via the Harley/Earls of Oxford2
Historic Building: St Peter's Vere Street (1724)
Historic Retail: Marshall & Snelgrove (corner landmark)
Real Estate (2025): Avg sale ~£2.26 million; avg rent ~£6,722 pcm
Transport: Nearest Underground – Bond Street (Central, Elizabeth lines); Bus on Oxford Street
Notable Event: Vere Street Coterie scandal (1810)
References
- Wikipedia: Vere Street, Marylebone
- Street Names of Marylebone – origin of Vere Street name
- Wikipedia: St Peter, Vere Street (Oxford Chapel)
- Wikipedia: Marshall & Snelgrove department store history
- Wikipedia: Vere Street Coterie (1810 scandal)
- Bricks & Logic: Vere Street property prices (July 2025)
- Rightmove: Marylebone average property prices
Vere Street on the Map of London Streets
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