About commercial property in WC2
The WC2 district contains 17 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 15 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 69 sq ft up to 7,423 sq ft, with an average of about 1,574 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £7,100 to £2,510,000, averaging £244,332.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in WC2, 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 WC2
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2 5BX | — | £2,510,000 |
| PALACE THEATRE, CAMBRIDGE CIRCUS, LONDON | theatre and premises | WC2 8HD | — | £455,000 |
| 34-35 PT, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2 7JS | 7,422 sq ft | £392,500 |
| BASEMENT TO 3RD FLOORS 28, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2 7JS | 3,201 sq ft | £144,000 |
| 13-14, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2 7JS | 1,905 sq ft | £125,000 |
| 1ST-2ND FLRS 11-12, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 2,015 sq ft | £122,000 |
| 3RD FLR 11-12, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 1,060 sq ft | £65,000 |
| 4TH FLR 11-12, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 880 sq ft | £56,000 |
| GRD FLR ST CLEMENTS BUILDING, CLARE MARKET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2 2AA | 3,422 sq ft | £53,000 |
| 3RD FLR 44 MAIDEN LANE, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 760 sq ft | £50,500 |
| 2ND FLR 44, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 730 sq ft | £48,750 |
| 4TH FLR 44 MAIDEN LANE, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 631 sq ft | £42,250 |
| GND FLR 15, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 398 sq ft | £26,250 |
| BST-GRD FLR 211, STRAND, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2 1AP | 407 sq ft | £26,250 |
| UNIT 4 BOOKING HALL, EMBANKMENT U/G STATION, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON | kiosk and premises | WC2 6NU | 68 sq ft | £22,250 |
| BST OF 11, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | store and premises | WC2 7JS | 492 sq ft | £7,800 |
| BST 15, MAIDEN LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2 7JS | 209 sq ft | £7,100 |
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 →