Regent Street, London

St. James's · 0.7 km to the city center (Charing Cross)

Regent Street, St. James's, Mayfair, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, W1B 5RW, United Kingdom

Scores

Overall8.2Excellent

This address in St. James's is a historic central London district with elegant streets and heavy pedestrian traffic. While it offers excellent public transport and high walkability, potential residents should expect a very noisy environment with many bars and nightlife options.

Walkability10.0/10 Excellent
Public transport9.4/10 Excellent
Safety7.9/10 Good
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet1.9/10 Very poor

Safety by day 8.5/10, at night 7.5/10.

About St. James's

Historic central London district with elegant streets, private clubs, galleries, luxury shops, restaurants, hotels, and formal squares. Piccadilly, Haymarket, and nearby theatres bring heavy pedestrian traffic, while St James's Park and Green Park provide calmer edges.

Good for

  • luxury travelers
  • couples
  • culture lovers
  • foodies
  • first-time visitors

Less suited to

  • budget travelers
  • quiet seekers
  • drivers
  • long stays
  • students

Watch out for

  • Stay alert for pickpockets around Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket, and busy tourist routes.
  • Expect more people and traffic around theatres and major shopping streets after dark.
  • Use well-lit main streets late at night and take extra care near nightlife venues.
  • Parking is difficult and expensive; public transport is usually more practical.

Sources

Getting around

  • Piccadilly Circus Bus, 20 m
  • Piccadilly Circus Metro, 100 m
  • Unnamed stop Metro, 130 m
  • Unnamed stop Metro, 160 m
  • Trocadero / Haymarket Bus, 190 m

0.7 km to the city center (Charing Cross).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • England Pharmacy 70 m
  • Whole Foods Market 80 m
  • Rice Wine Shop 100 m
  • One Stop 110 m
  • Tesco Express 180 m

Restaurants

  • Hawksmoor 40 m
  • Mister Lasagna 50 m
  • Restaurant Yoshino 70 m
  • Prezzo 80 m
  • The Quadrant 80 m

Cafés

  • Caffe Concerto 30 m
  • Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià 30 m
  • Piggy's 50 m
  • Carpo 70 m
  • Caffé Concerto 70 m

Bars and pubs

  • The Glassblower 90 m
  • Kadie's Club 90 m
  • The Warwick 100 m
  • The Cuckoo Club 100 m
  • Bar Américain 100 m

Health

  • Boots 140 m
  • Self Space 390 m
  • 56 Dean Street 430 m
  • Dean Street Express 510 m
  • The Organic Pharmacy 540 m

Parks

  • Southwood Garden 170 m
  • Golden Square 200 m
  • St James's Square Gardens 320 m
  • St Anne's Churchyard 390 m
  • Berkeley Square 640 m

Sights

  • Piccadilly Lights 140 m
  • Piccadilly Circus 150 m
  • Burlington House 220 m
  • The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience 240 m
  • Burlington Arcade 270 m