Oxford Street pedestrianisation (western section opening)
Tuesday 1st September, 2026
The western section of Oxford Street (between Ikea and Selfridges) will be pedestrianised, closing it to buses, taxis and cyclists and turning it into a traffic‑free public plaza as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s wider transformation of the street. This matters for Rightmove because it changes the appeal and accessibility of central London shopping and residential areas, giving you a chance to comment on how pedestrianisation could affect local property demand, rental desirability and neighbourhood quality in London.
Why have we flagged this?
Strong alignment — pedestrianisation directly affects neighbourhood appeal, footfall and transport links in central London, so Rightmove can offer data-led commentary on impacts to property demand, rental desirability and prices, and run proactive features or local market guides for buyers, renters and agents.
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