581
Commercial units
2,039
Avg size (sq ft)
11–60,240
Size range (sq ft)
£175,923
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in WC1B
The WC1B district contains 581 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 527 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 60,240 sq ft, with an average of about 2,039 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £182 to £17,000,000, averaging £175,923.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in WC1B, 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 WC1B
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH MUSEUM 78-88, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | museum and premises | WC1B 3DG | — | £17,000,000 |
| THE PRINCIPAL LONDON 8, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 5BE | — | £4,680,000 |
| ST GILES HOTEL, BEDFORD AVENUE, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 3AS | — | £3,575,000 |
| DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON LONDON WESTEND 92, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 4BH | — | £3,025,000 |
| RADISSON BLOOMSBURY STREET 7-19, BLOOMSBURY STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 3QB | — | £2,860,000 |
| 32-39 (INC 16 MORWELL ST), BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | college and premises | WC1B 3EG | 60,240 sq ft | £2,800,000 |
| HOLBORN GRANGE HOTEL 50-60, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 4AR | — | £2,404,000 |
| KENILWORTH HOTEL 94-97, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 3LB | — | £2,340,000 |
| THE BLOOMSBURY HOTEL 16-22, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 3NN | — | £2,027,000 |
| 6TH FLR VICTORIA HSE 37-63, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 4DA | 26,178 sq ft | £1,820,000 |
| 112A, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 3NQ | — | £1,808,000 |
| MONTAGUE HOTEL 12-20, MONTAGUE STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 5BH | — | £1,806,000 |
| 3RD FLR WEST & 4TH FLR 1, BEDFORD AVENUE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3AU | 17,185 sq ft | £1,310,000 |
| 5TH AND 6TH FLRS 1, BEDFORD AVENUE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3AS | 16,818 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 4-6, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3RA | 18,596 sq ft | £1,150,000 |
| (INCLUDING 2ND FLR MEWS) 49 50 & 51, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3DP | 22,810 sq ft | £1,150,000 |
| (INC 15-19 BEDFORD AVE) 43-45, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | school and premises | WC1B 3DP | 21,321 sq ft | £1,130,000 |
| 4TH FLR PT SOUTH & WEST VICTORIA HOUSE 37-63, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 4DA | 13,251 sq ft | £920,000 |
| 2ND FLR 1, BEDFORD AVENUE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3AU | 11,939 sq ft | £915,000 |
| MERCURE LONDON BLOOMSBURY 130-134, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 5AF | — | £895,000 |
| 4TH FLR PT EAST VICTORIA HOUSE 37-63, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 4DA | 12,636 sq ft | £880,000 |
| 1ST FLR 1, BEDFORD AVENUE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3AU | 11,388 sq ft | £870,000 |
| BEDFORD HOTEL 83-95, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 4HB | — | £866,000 |
| MYHOTEL 11-13, BAYLEY STREET, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | hotel & premises | WC1B 3HD | — | £782,500 |
| BST-4TH FLR (EXCL 3RD FLR) ST GILES COLLEGE 152-154, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 5AL | 19,779 sq ft | £685,000 |
| 30 & 31, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3EG | 13,127 sq ft | £655,000 |
| 69, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | auction rooms and premises | WC1B 4ET | 14,782 sq ft | £645,000 |
| 1ST F CONGRESS HOUSE 23-28, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3LP | 12,031 sq ft | £605,000 |
| L'OSCAR HOTEL 2-6, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 4AA | — | £590,000 |
| 46 & 47, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 4JP | 11,645 sq ft | £570,000 |
| 1-4 FLRS 50-51, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 4JU | 11,713 sq ft | £545,000 |
| 2ND FLR OFFICE UNIT 8 BLOOMSBURY STREET 52-54, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3QA | 6,697 sq ft | £497,500 |
| BLOOMSBURY PARK 126-128, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 5AA | — | £495,000 |
| BST - 3RD FLRS 14, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3JA | 8,303 sq ft | £477,500 |
| BST CONGRESS HOUSE 23-28, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | store and premises | WC1B 3LP | 21,889 sq ft | £457,500 |
| THE BEAUCHAMP 24-27, BEDFORD PLACE, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1B 5JH | — | £450,000 |
| 1, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3ND | 10,030 sq ft | £447,500 |
| 52-53, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON | school and premises. | WC1B 4HP | 11,299 sq ft | £445,000 |
| 15-16, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 3JA | 8,962 sq ft | £435,000 |
| 5TH FLR 10-12, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1B 5EH | 7,683 sq ft | £432,500 |
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 →