About commercial property in WC1A
The WC1A district contains 789 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 767 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 150,055 sq ft, with an average of about 1,760 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £10,110,000, averaging £106,733.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in WC1A, 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 WC1A
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1DG | 150,055 sq ft | £10,110,000 |
| 6TH-11TH FLRS THE POST BUILDING 100, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1PB | 123,148 sq ft | £8,490,000 |
| 3RD FLR-6TH FLR PT THE POST BUILDING 100, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1PB | 93,488 sq ft | £6,800,000 |
| 4TH-9TH FLRS 1, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1NU | 60,084 sq ft | £4,370,000 |
| 1ST & 2ND FLRS THE POST BUILDING AT 100, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1PB | 44,377 sq ft | £3,400,000 |
| 24 - 28, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2SL | 42,938 sq ft | £2,160,000 |
| PT 4TH FLR EAST (EXCL MEETING ROOMS) & 5TH FLR, PROSPECT HOUSE 80-110, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1HB | 21,639 sq ft | £1,580,000 |
| THISTLE BLOOMSBURY 36-38, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1A 2SA | — | £1,350,000 |
| 4TH FLR 10, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2HS | 18,450 sq ft | £1,190,000 |
| 5TH FLR 10, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2HS | 18,397 sq ft | £1,190,000 |
| 1ST FLR 100, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1HB | 13,820 sq ft | £1,010,000 |
| BST-5TH FLR 15, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON | college and premises | WC1A 2LS | 16,824 sq ft | £900,000 |
| 3RD FLR AT 1, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1NQ | 11,550 sq ft | £885,000 |
| 2ND FLR 1, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1NQ | 11,507 sq ft | £880,000 |
| INC 2 SOUTHAMPTON PLACE 43-45, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2RA | 19,060 sq ft | £750,000 |
| UNITS 1-3 89-91, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC1A 1DG | 9,852 sq ft | £695,000 |
| PT 6TH FLR RIGHT 10, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2SL | 10,409 sq ft | £675,000 |
| 3RD & 4TH FLRS 70, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1EU | 8,210 sq ft | £610,000 |
| 17, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2NJ | 14,408 sq ft | £610,000 |
| BST GND & 1ST FS BURTON HOUSE 118-132, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | bank and premises | WC1A 1HL | 13,472 sq ft | £530,000 |
| 12-14, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, LONDON | offices & premises | WC1A 2LP | 12,583 sq ft | £530,000 |
| 7TH FLR WEST 10, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2SL | 7,464 sq ft | £485,000 |
| PT 6TH FLR 10, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2SL | 7,495 sq ft | £485,000 |
| PT 6TH FLR EAST PROSPECT HOUSE 80-110, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1HB | 6,435 sq ft | £470,000 |
| PT 6TH FLR WEST PROSPECT HOUSE 80-110, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1HB | 6,131 sq ft | £447,500 |
| BST & GND FLRS 71 & 1ST-4TH FLRS 71-75, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1DG | 9,181 sq ft | £432,500 |
| RMS 2.08-2.21 & 2.27-2.28 AT 2ND FLR LABS HOUSE 15-19, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2TH | 5,772 sq ft | £412,500 |
| 3RD FLR EAST 8, BLOOMSBURY STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1BL | 5,079 sq ft | £375,000 |
| 6TH FLR 55-61, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1BS | 5,062 sq ft | £352,500 |
| 2ND FLR 55-61, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1BS | 5,062 sq ft | £352,500 |
| 7TH FLR 55-61, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1BS | 5,062 sq ft | £352,500 |
| UNIT 5A & 5B & 6 & 7 100 -101, THE POST BUILDING, MUSEUM STREET, LONDON | entertainment centre and premises | WC1A 1PB | 10,601 sq ft | £345,000 |
| 1ST FLR 70, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1EU | 4,675 sq ft | £342,500 |
| RM 1.01 AT 1ST FLR LABS HOUSE 15-19, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2TH | 4,812 sq ft | £342,500 |
| BST-3RD FLR 6-7, SOUTHAMPTON PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2DA | 9,187 sq ft | £340,000 |
| 2ND FLR 70, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 1EU | 4,610 sq ft | £337,500 |
| 18-19, SOUTHAMPTON PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2BP | 6,780 sq ft | £330,000 |
| SUB BST GND & MEZZ 101, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | bar, restaurant and premises | WC1A 1DD | 10,029 sq ft | £317,500 |
| 16-17, SOUTHAMPTON PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1A 2AJ | 7,016 sq ft | £315,000 |
| 3-4, SOUTHAMPTON PLACE, LONDON | college and premises | WC1A 2DA | 6,700 sq ft | £290,000 |
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 →