About commercial property in WC2B
The WC2B district contains 968 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 884 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 123,744 sq ft, with an average of about 2,392 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £105 to £7,250,000, averaging £157,706.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in WC2B, 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 WC2B
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRICA HOUSE 70, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6AH | 119,266 sq ft | £7,250,000 |
| (EXCL PT GRD) BUSH HOUSE AT 30, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4BG | 123,744 sq ft | £6,410,000 |
| TRAVELODGE COVENT GARDEN, DRURY LANE, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2B 5RA | — | £4,792,000 |
| THE WALDORF, ALDWYCH, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2B 4DD | — | £4,546,000 |
| KING HOUSE 40, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4BG | 57,361 sq ft | £3,300,000 |
| DRURY HOUSE 34-43, RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2B 5HA | — | £2,489,000 |
| INDIA HOUSE, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4BZ | 63,377 sq ft | £2,270,000 |
| 6TH-10TH FLRS NEW BROOK BUILDINGS 10-16, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 5DG | 34,090 sq ft | £2,210,000 |
| BST-8TH FLRS VICTORY HOUSE 30-34, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6ES | 44,619 sq ft | £2,020,000 |
| ONE ALDWYCH 1, ALDWYCH, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2B 4BZ | — | £1,967,000 |
| 48-60, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | freemasons hall and premises | WC2B 5AA | — | £1,930,000 |
| 4 (75 KINGSWAY), WILD COURT, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2B 4AU | — | £1,700,000 |
| 6TH-9TH FLRS, NORTH WEST WING, BUSH HOUSE, STRAND, LONDON | offices, office and premises | WC2B 4PJ | 23,039 sq ft | £1,420,000 |
| 4TH FLOOR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 19,366 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| 3RD FLOOR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 19,364 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| 6TH FLOOR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 19,318 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| 2ND FLR ST CATHERINES HSE 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 19,168 sq ft | £1,330,000 |
| 5TH FLR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 18,928 sq ft | £1,310,000 |
| 3RD FLR 71-91, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices, office and premises | WC2B 4EL | 18,700 sq ft | £1,300,000 |
| 7TH FLOOR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 18,613 sq ft | £1,290,000 |
| 8TH FLR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 17,674 sq ft | £1,290,000 |
| 1ST FLOOR 61, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AE | 18,369 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 6, RUSSELL STREET, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2B 5HZ | 12,034 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| 7TH FLR, ALDWYCH HOUSE 71-91, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4EL | 17,831 sq ft | £1,240,000 |
| 20, KEAN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4AJ | 27,879 sq ft | £1,160,000 |
| 8TH FLR 71-91, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4EL | 15,466 sq ft | £1,070,000 |
| 1ST-3RD FLRS YORK HSE 23, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6UJ | 17,327 sq ft | £1,040,000 |
| SAINSBURYS 129, KINGSWAY, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2B 6NH | 21,836 sq ft | £1,020,000 |
| 6TH FLR 1, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6AN | 13,433 sq ft | £995,000 |
| 2ND FLR 1, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6AN | 13,035 sq ft | £965,000 |
| 7TH FLR 1, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6AN | 12,970 sq ft | £960,000 |
| (EXCL PST PT & GRD FLR PT) NEW CONNAUGHT ROOMS 61-65, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | banqueting suites, conference rooms and premises | WC2B 5DA | — | £900,000 |
| 1ST-2ND FLRS 55, DRURY LANE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 5SQ | 12,487 sq ft | £890,000 |
| THE LINCOLN SUITES 37-39, KINGSWAY, LONDON | aparthotel and premises | WC2B 6TP | — | £870,000 |
| 1ST FLR 1, KINGSWAY, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 6AN | 10,958 sq ft | £810,000 |
| (& CATHERINE ST) THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE, LONDON | theatre and premises | WC2B 5JF | — | £800,000 |
| 4TH FLR WEST, ALDWYCH HOUSE 71-91, ALDWYCH, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 4HN | 11,196 sq ft | £780,000 |
| THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE KEELEY HOUSE, KEELEY STREET, LONDON | college and premises | WC2B 4BA | — | £765,000 |
| 3RD FLR 10-16, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 5DG | 11,230 sq ft | £730,000 |
| 2ND FLR NEW BROOK BUILDINGS 10-16, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2B 5DG | 11,046 sq ft | £715,000 |
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 →