About commercial property in WC2E
The WC2E district contains 718 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 657 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 50 sq ft up to 60,353 sq ft, with an average of about 2,380 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £105 to £3,500,000, averaging £197,156.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in WC2E, 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 WC2E
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE STORE 1-7, THE PIAZZA, LONDON | shop offices and premises | WC2E 8HB | 60,353 sq ft | £3,500,000 |
| ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, BOW STREET, LONDON | theatre and premises | WC2E 7AU | — | £3,300,000 |
| GND - 2ND FLRS AT 108-111, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9NT | 22,425 sq ft | £2,550,000 |
| PT 2ND - 6TH FLRS 11, SLINGSBY PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9AB | 34,343 sq ft | £2,550,000 |
| 3RD -5TH FLOORS THE GRAINHOUSE 6, DRYDEN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9NH | 34,904 sq ft | £2,430,000 |
| 11-12, FLORAL STREET, LONDON | leisure centre and premises | WC2E 9DH | 25,645 sq ft | £1,960,000 |
| 28, BOW STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2E 7AW | — | £1,730,000 |
| PT 1ST & 2ND FLRS 6, DRYDEN STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9NH | 24,479 sq ft | £1,700,000 |
| LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM, WELLINGTON STREET, LONDON | museum and premises | WC2E 7BB | — | £1,700,000 |
| 11, ADAM STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2E 0DE | — | £1,540,000 |
| 31-33, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | hotel and premises | WC2E 9ED | — | £1,475,000 |
| 19-21, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9AD | 20,965 sq ft | £1,450,000 |
| 3RD - PT 6TH FLRS 27B, FLORAL STREET, LONDON | offices, workshop and premises | WC2E 9DP | 15,967 sq ft | £1,280,000 |
| BST-GRD FLR 52-54, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9LH | 14,723 sq ft | £1,270,000 |
| BSMT (PT) GND FLR & 1ST FLR (PT) 22 - 25, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9ED | 26,520 sq ft | £1,230,000 |
| BST-1ST FLR 15-17, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9LH | 16,075 sq ft | £1,110,000 |
| GRD FLR PT & 3RD-4TH FLRS 34, BOW STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 7DL | 20,315 sq ft | £1,100,000 |
| (INCL GND FLR 18 RUSSELL ST) UNITS 3-4 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, THE PIAZZA, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8HD | 4,729 sq ft | £910,000 |
| BST-2ND FLR 27-29, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9LA | 17,937 sq ft | £905,000 |
| BST-1ST FLRS 129-131, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9AA | 7,990 sq ft | £880,000 |
| BST MEZZ & GRD FLRS 112-115, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9NT | 6,281 sq ft | £835,000 |
| BST-1ST FLRS 132-133, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9AA | 7,827 sq ft | £825,000 |
| 5-6, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2E 9HD | 9,517 sq ft | £825,000 |
| (& 7 FLORAL STREET) 25-26, JAMES STREET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8PA | 3,866 sq ft | £735,000 |
| BST & GRD FLR 13, JAMES STREET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8BT | 4,637 sq ft | £710,000 |
| UNIT 12 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, THE PIAZZA, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8HD | 3,854 sq ft | £705,000 |
| BASEMENT GROUND & MEZZ FLOORS 41-42, KING STREET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8JS | 7,629 sq ft | £695,000 |
| 3RD FLR 25, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9HP | 9,625 sq ft | £670,000 |
| 2ND FLR 25, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9HP | 9,625 sq ft | £670,000 |
| 17-21, WELLINGTON STREET, LONDON | theatre and premises | WC2E 7DA | — | £665,000 |
| 1ST-2ND FLRS TOWER HOUSE 10, SOUTHAMPTON STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 7HA | 8,815 sq ft | £655,000 |
| GND RR & 1ST FLRS 10-14, BEDFORD STREET, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9HD | 10,042 sq ft | £650,000 |
| 1ST-4TH FLRS 40, LONG ACRE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9LG | 10,689 sq ft | £650,000 |
| BST & GND FLRS 12-14, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 9LH | 6,149 sq ft | £645,000 |
| BST-1ST FLRS 99-103, LONG ACRE, LONDON | shop, office and premises | WC2E 9RA | 6,818 sq ft | £640,000 |
| BST-GND FLRS 43, KING STREET, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8JY | 5,059 sq ft | £635,000 |
| BST-2ND FLRS 9-10, FLORAL STREET, LONDON | shop, office and premises | WC2E 9DH | 9,505 sq ft | £630,000 |
| BST-GRD FLRS 2-3, JAMES STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON | shop and premises | WC2E 8BH | 2,699 sq ft | £625,000 |
| PT 2ND FLOOR 11, SLINGSBY PLACE, LONDON | offices and premises | WC2E 9AB | 8,180 sq ft | £605,000 |
| (INCL O/S 5 THE MARKET) 5C THE MARKET, THE PIAZZA, LONDON | restaurant and premises | WC2E 8RA | 3,636 sq ft | £600,000 |
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 →