London Rent Map

Market Insights Matt Swash

Central London’s office market continues to reflect its global status, with headline occupancy costs varying dramatically across submarkets.

Our Q1 2026 Rent Map reveals how location, prestige, and connectivity continue to drive value — from £62.00 per sq ft in Docklands to a striking £260.50 per sq ft in Mayfair and St James’s, the city’s most exclusive business district.

Other prime areas, such as Soho and Covent Garden (£175.00) and Knightsbridge (£160.00), remain in high demand, while emerging districts like Aldgate and Whitechapel (£100.50) and Stratford (£73.00) offer more cost-effective options for growing occupiers.

The data captures total occupancy costs, including rent, business rates, and service charges, for best-in-class Grade A space across London’s key commercial hubs. This snapshot provides a clear view of the capital’s shifting office landscape — invaluable for businesses assessing where to base their next move.