245
Commercial units
2,594
Avg size (sq ft)
11–46,561
Size range (sq ft)
£182,459
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in WC1E
The WC1E district contains 245 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 201 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 46,561 sq ft, with an average of about 2,594 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £119 to £8,920,000, averaging £182,459.
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Sample of commercial units in WC1E
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, GOWER STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 6BY | — | £8,920,000 |
| 10, SOUTH CRESCENT, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7BD | 45,167 sq ft | £3,120,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, MALET STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7HU | — | £2,040,000 |
| BST-6TH FLRS (EXCL RM B.06), STAFFORDSHIRE HOUSE 5-9, SOUTH CRESCENT, STORE STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7BD | 46,561 sq ft | £1,800,000 |
| BIRKBECK COLLEGE, MALET STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7HX | — | £1,670,000 |
| GOODGE STREET HUB 2-16, TORRINGTON PLACE, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1E 7HN | — | £1,553,000 |
| 1ST-3RD FLRS (INC GND F) 10, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7EB | 24,772 sq ft | £1,400,000 |
| 25-27, STORE STREET, LONDON | showroom and premises | WC1E 7BL | 41,234 sq ft | £1,250,000 |
| LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE, KEPPEL STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7DA | — | £1,220,000 |
| PT GND AND 1ST FLR 2-20, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 16,410 sq ft | £1,090,000 |
| EAR NOSE & THROAT HOSPITAL, HUNTLEY STREET, LONDON | hospital and premises | WC1E 6AR | — | £1,050,000 |
| 4TH FLR 11-20, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 12,007 sq ft | £795,000 |
| 35-37, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 15,010 sq ft | £725,000 |
| DILKE HOUSE 1, MALET STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7JG | 12,625 sq ft | £635,000 |
| PT GRD 1ST 2ND & 3RD FLR 51-57, CHENIES MEWS, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7ET | 10,864 sq ft | £605,000 |
| BST & GND FLRS SHROPSHIRE HOUSE 1, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 15,465 sq ft | £595,000 |
| 5TH FLOOR 11-20, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 7,881 sq ft | £520,000 |
| 17-25, GOWER STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC1E 6HG | — | £491,000 |
| THE COLLEGE OF LAW 14, STORE STREET, LONDON | college and premises | WC1E 7DE | — | £457,500 |
| 42-56, TORRINGTON PLACE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC1E 7JD | 46,110 sq ft | £427,500 |
| 62-64, GOWER STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 6EA | — | £412,500 |
| OFFICE 2ND FLR 15-17, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7EB | 7,750 sq ft | £395,000 |
| PART NORTH BLOCK SENATE HOUSE, MALET STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7HU | — | £392,500 |
| OFFICE 3RD FLR 15-17, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7EB | 7,707 sq ft | £392,500 |
| 1ST FLR AT 31-32, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 4,515 sq ft | £345,000 |
| 16-22, CHENIES STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7EX | — | £312,500 |
| GND AND LOWER REAR FLR AT 31-32, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 5,433 sq ft | £310,000 |
| BST-4TH FS RAYNE INSTITUTE 1-9, UNIVERSITY STREET, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 6JQ | — | £302,500 |
| 8, RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON | health centre & premises | WC1E 7AA | 4,178 sq ft | £262,500 |
| CLORE CENTRE AND HENRY WELLCOME BUILDING, TORRINGTON SQUARE, LONDON | university and premises | WC1E 7JL | — | £260,000 |
| GND FLR 2-10, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 3,890 sq ft | £245,000 |
| 99, GOWER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6AA | 5,146 sq ft | £240,000 |
| 33-37, UNIVERSITY STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JN | 4,644 sq ft | £237,000 |
| PT 5TH F W 2-20, CAPPER STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 6JA | 3,330 sq ft | £221,000 |
| SUITE 1A & 1B 1ST FLR HEALS BUILDING, TORRINGTON PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7HJ | 5,113 sq ft | £218,000 |
| 1ST-3RD FLRS 69-75, CHENIES MEWS, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7ET | 3,776 sq ft | £218,000 |
| BST-4TH FLRS 19-21, RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON | college and premises | WC1E 7AH | 4,965 sq ft | £214,000 |
| 4TH FLR AT 33-34, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 2,427 sq ft | £186,000 |
| 2ND FLR AT 31-32, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 2,437 sq ft | £186,000 |
| 4TH FLR 31-32, ALFRED PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC1E 7DP | 2,434 sq ft | £186,000 |
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 →