Wigmore Place, London
Wigmore Place is a charming no-through cobbled mews in Marylebone, central London. Running south from Wigmore Street, it lies tucked behind the bustle of Oxford Street and the medical hub of Harley Street.1
Description & Surroundings
The street is a narrow cul-de-sac lined with approximately 20 terraced mews properties, a mixture of residential and commercial uses. The roadway is paved with cobbles, with no pavements, giving it an intimate and historic character. It forms part of the Howard de Walden Estate and the nearby Harley Street Conservation Area.2
History & Origin of Name
Wigmore Place—and its adjacent Wigmore Street—derives its name from Wigmore Castle in Herefordshire, once the seat of Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer, who owned much of the land in the area in the 18th century.3
During World War II, a high-explosive bomb landed nearby on Harley Street, leaving its mark on the wider area, although Wigmore Place itself retained its historic character.2
Architecture & Notable Features
The mews architecture reflects varied periods, with two- and three-storey brick terraced houses, and a mix of mansard, gable, and parapet roof styles. Many properties have undergone sensitive adaptations—including an office refurbishment at Nos. 11–12 that preserved historical façades while enhancing interior functionality and natural light.4
Other architectural interventions include modern mews-style dwellings with vaulted basements and striking vertical oak stair towers, blending traditional structure with contemporary design motifs.5
Points of Interest Nearby
- Quiet mews charm: A hidden, cobbled enclave amid central London's high-energy streets.
- Architectural contrast: Mews buildings that combine Georgian fabric with modern design refinements.
- Film connection: Wigmore Street (nearby) featured in the film The Long Good Friday (1995), adding cinematic interest to the area.2
Real Estate Market (2025)
Sold listings on Wigmore Place over recent years show a wide range of sale prices:
- Flat at No. 8 sold for £4,500,000 (July 2019).
- Flat at No. 9 sold for £9,500,000 (March 2017).
- Flat at No. 10b sold for £11,250,000 (March 2014).
- Terraced house at No. 20 sold for £1,100,000 (October 2018).
Residential properties typically range from compact two-storey mews houses up to larger multi-storey dwellings. Sizes are not widely published, but given sale values, many units would likely fall between ~1,000–3,500 sq ft (≈93–325 m²), fetching prices from ~£4 million upwards.
Transport & Connectivity
The nearest London Underground Stations are:
- Bond Street Station (~400–450 yd): Elizabeth and Central lines.
- Oxford Circus Station (~460 yd): Central, Bakerloo, Victoria lines.
- Regent's Park Station (~740 yd): Bakerloo line.
Numerous bus routes service the nearby Oxford Street. Closest stops include “Oxford Circus Station (RC)”, “Oxford Circus Station (RG)”, “Holles Street (OG)”, and “Portland Place (K)”, all within a 5-minute walk. Bus routes include: 22, 55, 94, 189, 390, 453, and night buses such as N3, N15, N22, N109, and N113.7
Fun Fact
Wigmore Place remains an understated gem—a private mews street preserved within the hustle of Marylebone—where modern design interventions complement the historic brick charm, and even served as a subtle cinematic backdrop via nearby Wigmore Street's appearance in The Long Good Friday.
Quick Facts
Location: Marylebone, City of Westminster, London
Orientation: South-facing no-through mews from Wigmore Street
Name Origin: From Wigmore Castle, Herefordshire—seat of Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford
Architecture: Cobbled mews with two- to three-storey terraced properties; mix of Georgian and contemporary adaptations
Historic Note: Nearby WWII bomb on Harley Street; film location for The Long Good Friday
Real Estate (recent past): Sale prices ranged between ~£1.1 million and £11.25 million
Transport: Bond Street (Central, Elizabeth), Oxford Circus (Central, Bakerloo, Victoria), Regent's Park (Bakerloo); buses on Oxford Street
References
- StreetCheck: Wigmore Place postcode data — nearest Tube stations
- Everchanging Mews: Description and history of Wigmore Place
- Wikipedia: Street names of Marylebone — origin of Wigmore Place name
- Tonik Edge: Office refurbishment at 11–12 Wigmore Place
- Dow Jones Architects: Mews house architecture at Wigmore Place
- OnTheMarket: Sold prices on Wigmore Place
- Moovit: Bus stops near Wigmore Place
Wigmore Place on the Map of London Streets
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