St John's Wood

St John's Wood is a large conservation area, located at the northern extremity of the City of Westminster.

To the north of the conservation area, and on its eastern and western fringes, the density of building is relatively low, and the townscape retains a generally consistent and domestic scale. Here a mixture of large detached and semi-detached Victorian villas, set in generous gardens and along a network of wide, tree-lined streets, creates an informal and picturesque townscape.

The south-eastern part of the conservation area has a different, busier and more urban character. Here buildings are of a larger scale, generally fronting directly onto the street, with less open space and greenery. There is also a concentration of Edwardian and early 20th century mansion blocks, which contrast in scale and architectural detail with the rest of the conservation area.

The St John's Wood Conservation Area was designated in 1967 and extended in 1979 and 2007.