Updated October 2026
In short: Irving Street is a short pedestrian street linking Leicester Square and Charing Cross Road, lined with restaurants below and flats above. Living here puts theatres, the National Gallery, Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square on your doorstep. The trade-off is a lively, sometimes noisy environment, so the building's construction and windows matter.
| Pros | Things to check |
|---|---|
| Walk to Covent Garden, Soho and the West End | Noise at night from restaurants and crowds |
| Excellent transport: Leicester Square and Charing Cross | Secondary glazing and ventilation |
| Restaurants and culture on the doorstep | Rubbish collection times and odours |
| Strong rental demand if you're an owner | Lift access in older buildings |
Viewing checklist for West End flats
- Visit in the evening as well as the day
- Check window glazing, ventilation and cooling
- Ask about building management and entry security
- Confirm what's included in the rent
- Check the EPC and heating type
How Fraser Bond helps
| 1 | Register Budget, size and move date. |
| 2 | Access Flats on Irving Street and nearby West End streets. |
| 3 | Negotiate Rent and terms. |
| 4 | Move in Referencing, inventory and deposit protection. |
Owners of West End flats
- Lettings to professionals and corporate tenants
- Full management
- Free rental valuation
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