OFFICES IN OLD STREET

With its balance of street art and new building developments, Old Street is an attractive office location for many. Some important considerations to think about when deciding where your office should be situated are the area’s commercial atmosphere, accessibility, surroundings, reputation, and services. But ultimately, determining where your office is best located is up to you and the needs of your business. Below we’ve outlined some general pros and cons of working in Old Street to help narrow down your office search.

• Home to a range of industries – including tech, the arts, and various startups
• Well-placed for transport connections
• Close to both the City and East London – a great balance of creativity and commercialism
• Lots of different working spaces available
• Less expensive than neighbouring districts

• Limited green areas
• Larger offices can be on the pricey side – as with most sizable spaces in the city

Old Street benefits from a number of reliable transport links connecting the area to Greater London. With the nearest London Underground stations being Old Street, Liverpool Street and the Barbican, the area is accessible on the Northern, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith and City tube lines, ideal for commuters into the city centre. There are also National Rail services reaching nearby areas of Shoreditch, Moorgate, Hoxton, and Farringdon, making the Old Street area a great location for employees to reach.

TFL bus routes and cycle lanes similarly serve Old Street well and allow people from closer districts to easily travel into the area without the need for other modes of transportation. Old Street is truly a well-connected area, making it highly attractive for many organisations looking to find a base in central London.

The Old Street area is famous for its street art. Well-renowned artist Banksy has appeared on many occasions in Old Street, and even Damien Hirst started out in nearby Shoreditch, adding a significant creative flair to the district. Yet Old Street is more than simply a hub for the arts. As an emerging centre for the technology industry, Old Street has seen an influx of tech businesses over recent years, to such an extent that it was referred to as The Silicon Roundabout by former PM David Cameron. Old Street is therefore both a technological and artsy London district, establishing itself as a hub of contemporary commercialism by merging the surrounding City and East London characteristics into one.

If you’d like to spend some time enjoying the wonders of Old Street, you will find yourself with an array of places to eat thanks to its proximity to East London’s multicultural districts. This part of the city has an extensive range of international cuisine, ideal for foodies and a great way to impress clients at a lunch meeting. For team bonding, why not try the ping pong bar Bounce on Old Street where you can eat, drink and play various games (not just ping pong) to boost team morale. Their high-tech interactive games tables could be a great way to unwind after a long day at the office.

Due to Old Street’s prime location, there is something for everyone to enjoy in close proximity. Fifteen minutes from the West End you can nip to the theatre from Old Street, or if you’re in need of some urgent shopping, try Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road which are easily accessible from The Silicon Roundabout. However you like to spend your free time, Old Street is never far from something to do.