Vincent Square

This square, which forms a quiet haven from the busier streets around it, was first laid out in the early 19^th century and was originally completely surrounded by terraces, a few houses from which survive today. The others, however, have been replaced by the mid-19^th century St Stephen with St John's Church and the turn of the century Westminster Technical College, Royal Horticultural Society Old Hall and the King's College Hostel. These three brick buildings are concentrated in the north corner of the square affording it particular townscape quality. Originally home to the Grosvenor Hospital, the Square is now home to the modern Westminster Children's Hospital and Wolfson School of Nursing. Its south-west side is thus dominated by health authority uses, although some plots have been returned to residential use in recent years.

The area was designated in 1979.