Stanhope Street, London

Scores

Safety by day 6.5/10, at night 5.5/10.

About Fitzrovia

Central London streets with Georgian terraces, offices, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and a compact grid feel. It has a polished urban character, with quieter residential pockets tucked among busy commercial roads and a steady weekday flow of workers and visitors.

Good for

• business travelers
• first-time visitors
• foodies
• culture lovers
• public transport users

Less suited to

• nature lovers
• beach lovers
• quiet seekers
• drivers

Watch out for

• Can feel busy on main roads and around station approaches, especially near Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
• Much livelier on weekdays than at weekends because of the office-heavy street mix.
• Noise can vary sharply block by block; quieter side streets sit close to busier commercial corridors.

Sources

• About Fitzrovia London
• History of Fitzrovia
• Living in Fitzrovia: area guide to homes, schools and transport
• Forget Soho – this underrated neighbourhood is the most interesting place to visit in London
• Fitzrovia Travel Guide

Getting around

• Silverdale Bus, 150 m
• Robert Street Bus, 260 m
• Cumberland Terrace Bus, 300 m
• Chester Gate Bus, 350 m
• Mornington Crescent Station Bus, 360 m

2.7 km to the city center (Charing Cross).