City of London

The City of London is the undisputed finance centre of the United Kingdom and indeed the world, along with New York City. The City, often referred to as the Square Mile, is also a leader in international business services, along with being a centre for art and culture

The West End is home to a wide range of company headquarters, media offices and hedge funds. Office space in the West End of London is the most expensive in the world, costing £60-75 ft2 per annum in the St James and Mayfair areas, £45-65 ft2 per annum in Knightsbridge and Belgravia and £35-45 ft2 per annum in Soho and Oxford Street.

North Central London Business in Central London

According to the London Plan, the North Central area of London is comprised of the London Boroughs of Islington, Enfield, Camden, Hackney, Barnet, Haringey and Westminster. The London Plan was implemented to assist with London's spatial development strategies, with one of the key aims being to support economic growth in the area. The London Plan has identified North Central London as an area of opportunity, able to accommodate increased employment along with residential housing development.

North Central London has an estimated population of 1,700,000 and approximately 1,500,000 people in employment across a diverse range of industries, with a highly skilled workforce. The area benefits from a unique business base, home to a large concentration of production businesses, distribution logistics and manufacturing companies. The finance industry, professional services and technology sectors provide Central London with a firm foundation, enabling it to function as a global city. Additional key sectors in the area include pharmaceuticals, garment production and the automotive industry.

The business base of the London Borough of Barnet is largely focused on the office economy, with numerous corporate headquarters situated in the area. Companies can expect to pay £32-42 ft2 per annum for office space in Euston and Kings Cross and £35-45 ft2 per annum north of Oxford Street. The district of Wood Green has been identified as one of London's metropolitan centres and is situated in the North London Borough of Haringey. Wood Green is home to The Chocolate Factory, which houses a large number of film and multi media studios, photographic, artists and studios along with performing arts organisations.

Kentish Town, Tottenham, Mill Hill, Crouch End, Arsenal and Archway are all situated in North Central London and benefit from a highly developed economic structure. Alexandra Palace, Finchley, Golders Green and Hampstead are also areas popular with businesses, with a large number of companies opting to open offices in the districts.

Residential accommodation in the North Central area of London varies widely, the average cost of a one bedroom property in Muswell Hill is £220,684, £261,810 in Hackney, £314,545 in Islington, £335, 297 in Camden and £372,000 in Swiss Cottage. Primrose Hill is an especially popular residential area, with many famous household names choosing to live in the district.

North Central London is well connected to the rest of the city by public transportation, as well as numerous UK destinations from Euston Station and London St Pancras. Services are also available to European destinations via the Eurostar, which operates from Kings Cross International.

Businesses considering North London as an option will want to ensure ease of transport for their commuting workers. London Underground Stations situated in North Central London include: