About commercial property in EC1A
The EC1A district contains 726 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 633 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 572,318 sq ft, with an average of about 6,050 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £91 to £13,030,000, averaging £210,070.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in EC1A, these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
Sample of commercial units in EC1A
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH FINANCIAL CENTRE 2, KING EDWARD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 1HQ | 485,468 sq ft | £13,030,000 |
| 60, HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 2FD | 221,366 sq ft | £10,510,000 |
| MITRE HOUSE 160, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4DD | 200,145 sq ft | £8,930,000 |
| ATLANTIC HOUSE 45-50, HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 2FG | 244,219 sq ft | £8,110,000 |
| ST BARTHOLOMEWS HOSPITAL, WEST SMITHFIELD, LONDON | hospital and premises | EC1A 7BE | — | £7,730,000 |
| 2ND-4TH SANCROFT 10-15, NEWGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and prem | EC1A 7AZ | 126,741 sq ft | £6,880,000 |
| THE KALEIDOSCOPE BUILDING 4, LINDSEY STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 9HP | 90,400 sq ft | £5,550,000 |
| 5TH-7TH FLRS SANCROFT AT 10-15, NEWGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7AZ | 87,815 sq ft | £5,030,000 |
| 8TH - 11TH FLRS AT 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 74,016 sq ft | £4,570,000 |
| 4TH & 5TH FLRS 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 75,498 sq ft | £3,830,000 |
| PREMIER INN 24-30, WEST SMITHFIELD, LONDON | hotel and premises | EC1A 9HB | — | £3,224,000 |
| PT GND-2ND FLRS AT 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 43,238 sq ft | £2,810,000 |
| PT GND FLR & 1ST FLR 10-15, NEWGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7HD | 44,709 sq ft | £2,690,000 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT SORTING CENTRE, FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON | sorting office and premises | EC1A 1BB | 572,317 sq ft | £2,270,000 |
| (& 2-3 HOSIER LANE) 10, SNOW HILL, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 2EA | 70,459 sq ft | £2,050,000 |
| BST-6TH FLRS 26-28, GLASSHOUSE YARD, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4JU | 48,761 sq ft | £1,980,000 |
| 3RD-5TH FLRS 12, SMITHFIELD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 9LQ | 53,400 sq ft | £1,900,000 |
| 8TH & 9TH FLS NOMURA HOUSE 1, ST MARTINS-LE-GRAND, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4AS | 51,480 sq ft | £1,610,000 |
| 6TH FLR 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 19,609 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 5TH FLOOR 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 19,609 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 7TH FLOOR 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 19,609 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 4TH FLR 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 19,079 sq ft | £1,240,000 |
| 3RD FLR 1, BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7BL | 19,077 sq ft | £1,240,000 |
| GILTSPUR HOUSE 5-6, GILTSPUR STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 9DE | 34,439 sq ft | £1,240,000 |
| PT 3RD FLR SOUTH 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 22,593 sq ft | £1,200,000 |
| PT 2ND FLR NORTH 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 21,995 sq ft | £1,170,000 |
| PT 7TH FLR (NORTH) 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 19,063 sq ft | £1,010,000 |
| 8TH FLR 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 16,895 sq ft | £900,000 |
| 9TH FLR 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 15,080 sq ft | £805,000 |
| 10TH FLR 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 14,523 sq ft | £770,000 |
| 2ND FLR 12, SMITHFIELD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 9LQ | 19,223 sq ft | £710,000 |
| HOLMES PLACE HEALTH CLUB (INCL PT LGND 100 ALDERSGATE STREET) 97, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | leisure centre and premises | EC1A 4LX | 66,779 sq ft | £700,000 |
| 26, NEWBURY STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 7HU | 12,154 sq ft | £625,000 |
| 2ND FLR 140, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HY | 13,810 sq ft | £605,000 |
| POLICE STATION, SNOW HILL, LONDON | police station and premises | EC1A 2DH | — | £550,000 |
| 1, MONTAGUE STREET, LONDON | leisure centre and premises | EC1A 7AQ | 41,656 sq ft | £515,000 |
| 12TH FLR 200, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HD | 8,949 sq ft | £500,000 |
| 1ST FLR AT 140, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HY | 10,970 sq ft | £482,500 |
| 4TH FLR AT 140, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HY | 10,727 sq ft | £472,500 |
| 5TH FLR AT 140, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | EC1A 4HY | 10,719 sq ft | £472,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →