Shoreditch is an area in the London Borough of Hackney that lies to the north of the City of London. The boundaries of the area are Old Street to the south and Bethnal Green and Haggerston to the east.
Shoreditch, like the neighbouring areas of Hoxton and Clerkenwell has undergone an extensive redevelopment over the last ten years that has seen a significant rise in high value residential, office space and commercial property. This popular area is now one of the more fashionable parts of London.
Damien Hirst started his career here, playing a crucial role in the development of the art scene in the area.
As you travel around Shoreditch it’s very easy to see how the regeneration of the area has transformed this corner of London. There are lots of refurbished period buildings that are now impressive business and residential properties. Making this a very popular choice for start-ups and expanding businesses.
Since David Cameron used the phrase “Silicon Roundabout” in a speech in 2010, the area around Old Street has grown considerably and is now home to a wide range of technology businesses like SocialGo and Dopplr. The area shows no sign of slowing down either, with many businesses making Shoreditch their home, eager to take advantage of the lower costs compared to the nearby City.
There is a wide selection of serviced office locations, managed and conventional office space on offer in the Shoreditch area. To get a real idea of what’s available to you start your search here.
Typical office pricing in the area: £350 - £650 per workstation
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE AREA
Shoreditch is close to the following areas of London that are also worth consideration as a home for your business. All offer a wide choice of serviced offices and flexible workspace solutions.
Here are the indicative price ranges for workstations in each area (correct during 2016).
Liverpool Street – A central location with excellent transport links to the West End and east of the City. Crossrail will open here in 2018.
Typical office pricing in the area: £400 - £1100 per workstation
Farringdon – Recent regeneration has seen this area transformed in to a vibrant business and residential district.
Typical office pricing in the area: £400 - £700 per workstation
Old Street – This revitalised area north of the City of London is home to many tech companies around the “Silicon Roundabout”.
Typical office pricing in the area: £350 - £650 per workstation
City of London – This popular area is home to many different types of businesses from the traditional financial, legal and insurance companies to business services, creative agencies and start-ups.
Typical office pricing in the area: £400 - £1100 per workstation
King’s Cross – Having undergone a significant regeneration programme over the last five years, this area will also benefit from Crossrail when it opens in 2018.
Typical office pricing in the area: £450 - £1200 per workstation
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Shoreditch benefits from a number of transport links connecting office space and serviced offices in the area via a number of Tube lines as well as close access to major roads and bus routes. Its location means you are never more than 15 minutes from the West End and around 5 minutes from the City of London.
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Tube stations: Liverpool Street and Old Street
Tube lines: Northern, Central, Circle, District, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines. Download a handy Tube map here
Mainline stations: Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street
Major road links: The A10 and A1 both lead to major motorway connections to the north
Nearest airports: London City, Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick accessible via rail links
Buses: There are thirteen bus routes to other parts of London including Liverpool Street, Acton, Chiswick and Lewisham. Find out which buses serve this area here
Cycle: The area is served by seven London Cycle Network bays. Find a cycle hire location here
As Shoreditch has developed it has brought a range of restaurants and cafes to the area. The popular gastro pub The Princess of Shoreditch on Willow Street is worth a visit after work. Other notable eateries are The Clove Club, Dishoom an exciting Indian restaurant and the simple but very popular Lyle’s.
You can take some time away from your desk with a walk around the park on Ravenscroft Road or the nearby Haggerston Park. And after work there are plenty of good bars and pubs in the area to meet friends or colleagues, like The Macbeth and The Crown and Shuttle.
FAMOUS LOCATIONS AND LANDMARKS IN SHOREDITCH
Shoreditch has many famous landmarks and places of interest that are worth mentioning, here are just a few.
The Geffrye Museum offers visitors a trip through the ages of British family life with interiors of homes that show how things have developed over the centuries.
Shoreditch Park in the north of the borough is a tranquil green public space that’s well worth a visit.
Moorefield’s Eye Hospital located near the Old Street roundabout is the world famous centre pioneering new research in to eye health.
FURTHER HELP AND SUPPORT
If you would like more information about Shoreditch as an area for your business please speak to a member of our team who can discuss workspace options and other areas close-by.
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