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Whether you are searching for property for sale in Marylebone – from a Georgian townhouse on a Howard de Walden street to a portered lateral apartment overlooking Regent’s Park – or looking to rent in the area, our team has unrivalled knowledge of what is available, what it is worth, and what is coming to market before it is publicly listed.
Few addresses in London combine prestige and genuine neighbourhood character as successfully as Marylebone. Home to the Chiltern Firehouse, the Wallace Collection, Wigmore Hall, and Selfridges, with Regent’s Park on its doorstep and Marylebone High Street – voted Best London Street by BBC Radio 4 listeners- at its heart, Marylebone has firmly established itself as one of the capital’s most desirable places to live.
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Focused around the shopping mecca of Marylebone High Street, voted ‘Best London Street’ by BBC Radio 4 listeners, residents will find they have no shortage of upmarket chains, classy independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and bars to keep them busy. Particularly known for interiors and design shops, it also boasts a range of fashion boutiques, not to mention an array of specialist food outlets and regular food and crafts markets.
Last updated: June 2026 by the Aston Chase Property Team
There’s currently a real buzz about the Marylebone property market, making it one of London’s most sought-after locations. This buzz has been further fueled by a recent raft of new restaurant and hotel openings, attracting new buyers to the market. Estate Agents in Marylebone have also noted a surge in interest, particularly given the area’s celebrity appeal. Home to numerous celebrities past and present, including Paul McCartney, Madonna, Noel Gallagher, and Barbara Windsor, it is unsurprising that prices in the area have skyrocketed.
Bordered by Oxford Street, Edgware Road, Regent’s Park and Portland Place, Marylebone is a highly desirable enclave right in central London. Its character comes primarily from the Howard de Walden and Portman Estates, with their many elegant Georgian townhouses, impressive garden squares and luxurious portered blocks. Those looking for property for sale in Marylebone are in for a treat, although a generous budget will also be required.
As one of the most long-standing estate agents in Marylebone, Aston Chase has spent more than 40 years developing an unrivalled understanding of the W1 property market — its streets, its buildings, its vendors, and its rhythms. That depth of local knowledge means we are frequently the first to hear about properties becoming available, and our network of relationships with the Howard de Walden and Portman Estates gives our clients access to homes that never reach the open market.
Whether you are searching for property in Marylebone to buy or to rent, our award-winning team will take the time to understand exactly what you need — your requirements, your budget, your timeline — and work with the full resources of our network to find it. Contact us to begin your search.
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HISTORY
The area has been well-known since the 14th century when it was home to the Middlesex Gallows, otherwise known as “Tyburn Tree”, and attracted spectators from all over London for 400 years. During the 16th century, the area was used by Henry VIII as a royal hunting park.
Two famous estates are primarily responsible for creating Marylebone’s elegant housing stock: the Portman Estate, which dates from 1553 and owns 110 acres covering Edgware Road, Marble Arch, Oxford Street and Baker Street; and The Howard de Walden Estate, which owns the majority of the 92 acres of real estate in the heart of Marylebone from Marylebone High Street in the east to Portland Place in the west.
PROPERTY IN MARYLEBONE
Prosperous and always in demand, Marylebone presents a rich and varied residential landscape that continues to captivate discerning buyers. As leading estate agents representing property for sale and rent in Marylebone , we offer an array of property styles, ranging from elegant Georgian terraces and refined Victorian mansion blocks to charming mews houses tucked away in quieter lanes. Each home contributes to the architectural tapestry that defines Marylebone, one of London’s most sophisticated and characterful neighbourhoods.
What sets Marylebone apart is its ability to deliver the best of both worlds: the vibrancy of Central London living paired with the intimacy and warmth of a village atmosphere. Just moments from the expanse of Regent’s Park, residents enjoy a lifestyle where independent boutiques, artisan cafés, and cultural institutions flourish. Framed by Oxford Street, Edgware Road, Regent’s Park, and Portland Place, the area owes much of its enduring appeal to the stewardship of the Howard de Walden and Portman Estates, whose vision has cultivated a remarkably cohesive and desirable urban area.
SHOPPING
Marylebone is a shopping paradise, offering an abundance of world-class global and independent retailers alike. Marylebone High Street is a convenient hub for athleisure wear as it features both Sweaty Betty and Lululemon, as well as the popular, smaller clothing stores of Monsoon, ME+EM and Ba&ash amongst others.
Alternatively, Oxford Street hosts the larger and/or more famous retailers, from the renowned Selfridge’s department store and John Lewis to Zara, Next, and just about any other major fashion chain.
In a quiet enclave just behind Oxford Street, St Christopher’s Place is where to come for boutique shopping and al fresco dining away from all the hustle and bustle.
EATING & DRINKING
Marylebone has such a vast array of bars and restaurants it’s impossible to list them all individually, but here are a few options guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds: Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli (Seymour Street) combines a long-lasting Italian wow factor with outstanding service and remains one of the toughest restaurants in London to get a table at. Donostia Restaurant serves elevated taps inspired by the Basque region of Spain that are absolutely delicious, and Mercato Mayfair is hands down our firm favourite for the best budget-conscious/Instagram-worthy dining experience in Marylebone. Those looking for a good pub won’t be disappointed either; we recommend the Lord Wargrave (Brendon Street) both for their food and an amazing selection of over 200 different whiskeys to try, and The Marylebone (Marylebone High Street) for their extensive cocktail menu using botanical infusions.
PARKS
Marylebone borders Regent’s Park, one of The Royal Parks of London, which is a vast 410-acre green expanse. The park is home to stunning rose gardens, an open-air theatre, a boating lake and the London Zoo, as well as the largest outdoor sports area in Central London. At the northern end of the park, the Regent’s Canal is perhaps one of North and Central London’s best-kept secrets offering some wonderful walks along its banks, which span from Paddington to the Limehouse Basin and the River Thames.
TRANSPORT
The Marylebone area is served by a number of London Underground stations including Baker Street tube station (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines, Zone 1), Marble Arch Station (Central Line, Zone 1), Bond Street Underground (Central and Jubilee Lines, Zone 1) and Edgware Road (Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, District and Circle Lines, Zone 1).
SCHOOLS
Marylebone offers a good range of schools including St Vincent’s RC Primary School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted; St Marylebone School, a leading comprehensive school for girls specialising in performing arts, maths & computing; Sylvia Young Theatre School, a fee-paying performing arts school; top-performing Sir Francis Holland School for girls aged 11-18; and Portland Place School, a popular independent mixed secondary school.
COUNCIL TAX
Marylebone is in the London Borough of Westminster. The following council tax rates are for 2025/2026.
Source: Westminster City Council, April 2025
- Band A: £673.98
- Band B: £786.31
- Band C: £898.64
- Band D: £1010.97
- Band E: £1235.63
- Band F: £1460.29
- Band G: £1684.95
- Band H: £2021.94
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Frequently Asked Questions — Marylebone
What is the average property price in Marylebone?
Property in Marylebone W1 is among the most valuable in London. Prime residential stock typically trades at between £1,500 and £2,500 per square foot. A two-bedroom flat in a well-maintained portered building ranges from approximately £1.2m to £2m, while a five-bedroom Georgian townhouse on one of the Howard de Walden or Portman Estate streets commands £5m to £10m or more depending on condition and location. Rental values are equally strong, with two-bedroom flats in prime streets typically letting at £4,000–£6,000 per calendar month.
Why use Aston Chase as estate agents in Marylebone?
Aston Chase have been estate agents in Marylebone since 1985 — more than 40 years of active, continuous practice in W1. That sustained local presence means we have established relationships with both the Howard de Walden and Portman Estates, and with the prominent vendors and landlords who control the finest properties in the area. We are frequently among the first to know about properties coming to market privately, and our clients regularly access homes that never appear on Rightmove or Zoopla. Our team has won numerous industry awards and our entire focus is on prime Central and North London — Marylebone is not a peripheral market for us, it is one of our core areas of expertise.
What types of property are available in Marylebone?
Marylebone offers one of London’s richest and most varied residential property mixes. The area’s stock is primarily shaped by two great landed estates: the Howard de Walden Estate, which covers approximately 92 acres between Marylebone High Street and Portland Place, and the Portman Estate, which dates from 1553 and covers 110 acres from Edgware Road to Baker Street. Between them, these estates maintain a housing stock dominated by elegant Georgian and Victorian terraces, fine stucco-fronted townhouses, lateral apartments carved from the largest historic properties, and charming mews houses tucked into quieter lanes. Modern portered apartment buildings also exist, particularly closer to the Edgware Road end of the area. The W1G, W1H, and W1U postcode districts all fall within Marylebone’s core residential area.
Which tube stations serve Marylebone?
Marylebone is exceptionally well connected. Baker Street station (Zone 1) serves the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo, and Jubilee Lines — five lines from a single station. Bond Street (Zone 1) provides the Central and Jubilee Lines, with the Elizabeth Line also stopping here for fast connections east and west. Marble Arch (Zone 1) serves the Central Line. Edgware Road (Zone 1) serves the Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, District, and Circle Lines. Marylebone mainline station is also within the neighbourhood, providing National Rail services to Chiltern, Birmingham, and the Midlands.
What are the best streets to buy property in Marylebone?
Marylebone’s most sought-after addresses include Harley Street and Wimpole Street for their exceptional Georgian architecture and central position, Montagu Square and Manchester Square for their beautiful garden squares, Welbeck Street and Devonshire Place for prestigious lateral conversions, and the quieter mews streets tucked behind the main thoroughfares — such as Oldbury Place and Beaumont Mews — which offer rare privacy and a village atmosphere within minutes of Oxford Street. Properties on garden squares command consistent premiums and rarely come to market. Wimpole Street, Queen Anne Street, and the streets immediately around Regent’s Park are among the most prestigious in the entire W1 postcode.
Are there good schools near Marylebone?
Marylebone has a strong range of schools for families buying or renting property in the area. St Vincent’s RC Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. St Marylebone Church of England School is a leading comprehensive for girls specialising in performing arts, maths and computing. The Sylvia Young Theatre School is a well-regarded fee-paying performing arts school. Sir Francis Holland School is a high-performing independent school for girls aged 11–18, consistently ranked among London’s best. Portland Place School is a popular independent mixed secondary. Families with children of pre-school and primary age are also well served by a number of nurseries and junior schools within walking distance of most Marylebone addresses.
What is council tax in Marylebone?
Marylebone falls within the London Borough of Westminster for council tax purposes. Westminster is among the lowest council tax charging authorities in England. For 2025/2026, council tax rates range from £673.98 (Band A) to £2,021.94 (Band H). Band D — the standard benchmark — is £1,010.97 per year. Most Marylebone properties fall in Bands D to H depending on size and value. The specific band for any property can be verified via the Valuation Office Agency website.
Which areas do Aston Chase estate agents in Marylebone cover?
As well as Marylebone W1, Aston Chase cover the wider prime Central and North London market including Regent’s Park, St John’s Wood, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Hampstead, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill, Camden, Highgate, Fitzrovia, and surrounding postcodes. Our office is based at 67–71 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 6XU. We operate across the NW1, NW3, NW8, W1, W9, and wider prime North London market, with a particular depth of expertise in the areas immediately surrounding Regent’s Park.