Area
The southern extent of the Estate includes part of Oxford Street from Marble Arch to Orchard Street (on the western side of Selfridges). It extends west to Edgware Road, east to Manchester Square and north to Crawford Street. The area includes Portman Square, Manchester Square, and some parts of Baker Street and Gloucester Place.
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