434
Commercial units
5,853
Avg size (sq ft)
11–491,965
Size range (sq ft)
£465,206
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in SW1A
The SW1A district contains 434 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 392 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 491,965 sq ft, with an average of about 5,853 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £21,000,000, averaging £465,206.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in SW1A, 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.
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Sample of commercial units in SW1A
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALACE OF WESTMINSTER(INC PORTCULLIS HSE RICHMOND HSE & NORMAN SHAW HSE), OLD PALACE YARD, LONDON | houses of parliament and premises | SW1A 0AA | — | £21,000,000 |
| MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2HB | — | £20,320,000 |
| (& 1 PARLIAMENT STREET) 1, HORSEGUARDS ROAD, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2HQ | 491,965 sq ft | £17,890,000 |
| FOREIGN OFFICE KING CHARLES STREET, DOWNING STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AH | 316,239 sq ft | £11,600,000 |
| CORINTHIA HOTEL, WHITEHALL PLACE, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 2BD | — | £7,140,000 |
| OLD ADMIRALTY BUILDING, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2DY | 154,691 sq ft | £5,520,000 |
| 3-8, WHITEHALL PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AW | 97,889 sq ft | £4,710,000 |
| TREASURY CHAMBERS (INC. 10-12 DOWNING STREET), WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AA | — | £4,420,000 |
| NEW SCOTLAND YARD 35, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2JL | 72,719 sq ft | £4,230,000 |
| 57, WHITEHALL, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 2BX | — | £3,883,000 |
| 2, SPRING GARDENS, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 2BG | — | £3,117,000 |
| 22-26, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2EG | 80,584 sq ft | £2,980,000 |
| (& 8/12 BLUE BALL YARD & 9 PARK PLACE) THE STAFFORD 16-18, ST JAMES'S PLACE, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 1NH | — | £2,862,000 |
| THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS HOTEL, WHITEHALL COURT, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 2EJ | — | £2,760,000 |
| 2ND FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 17,135 sq ft | £2,300,000 |
| 3-5, GREAT SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 2HN | — | £2,015,000 |
| 4TH-6TH FLRS 20, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1ES | 18,868 sq ft | £2,010,000 |
| 4TH FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 14,790 sq ft | £1,990,000 |
| 3RD FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 14,022 sq ft | £1,880,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS 16, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1ER | 14,381 sq ft | £1,530,000 |
| HORSE GUARDS, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AX | — | £1,490,000 |
| THE DUKES 34-38, ST JAMES'S PLACE, LONDON | hotel and premises | SW1A 1NS | — | £1,426,000 |
| STORNOWAY HOUSE 12-13, CLEVELAND ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1DH | 14,092 sq ft | £1,250,000 |
| GND FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 8,887 sq ft | £1,190,000 |
| (EXCL PT 1ST FLR NORTH) 1ST FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 8,854 sq ft | £1,190,000 |
| 5TH FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 7,867 sq ft | £1,140,000 |
| (EXCL BST GRD FLR MEZZ PT 1ST FLR PT MEZZ RMS 1M05 1M09 & 2ND FLR) 14, CLEVELAND ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1DP | 18,110 sq ft | £1,100,000 |
| UPPER GND FLR 78, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1JB | 10,172 sq ft | £1,070,000 |
| 36, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AY | 27,200 sq ft | £1,030,000 |
| 86, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | club and premises | SW1A 1PL | 23,100 sq ft | £1,020,000 |
| ISS ST VINCENT THE CITADEL, WHITEHALL, LONDON | communication station and premises | SW1A 2DY | — | £995,000 |
| 6, PARK PLACE, LONDON | club and premises | SW1A 1LR | 19,356 sq ft | £985,000 |
| 3-5, CLEVELAND ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1DD | 17,262 sq ft | £870,000 |
| ST JAMES PALACE, ST JAMES STREET, LONDON | royal palaces & premises | SW1A 1BP | — | £840,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLR 55, ST JAMES STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1LA | 6,813 sq ft | £755,000 |
| DOVER HOUSE, WHITEHALL, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 2AU | 19,871 sq ft | £740,000 |
| 3RD FLR 16, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1ER | 6,957 sq ft | £740,000 |
| LANCASTER HOUSE, STABLE YARD ROAD, LONDON | function venue and premises | SW1A 1BB | — | £725,000 |
| 1ST FLR CASSINI HSE 57, ST JAMES STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1LD | 7,270 sq ft | £720,000 |
| 2ND FLR, CASSINI HOUSE 57-58, ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | SW1A 1LD | 7,206 sq ft | £700,000 |
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 →