Soho Office Cost Guide — London

Media, ad agencies and post-production houses. Townhouse-and-pub energy with the best food scene in central London.

Soho is the cultural engine room of central London. The film, music and advertising industries are concentrated here — Soho Square alone hosts Twentieth Century, Paul McCartney's MPL, and dozens of indie production companies. Office stock is intimate: most buildings are 4–6 floors of converted Georgian or Victorian terrace, with the occasional modern in-fill behind a retained façade. Floorplates are small (1,500–4,000 sqft), which suits the typical Soho tenant — a 15-to-60-person creative or media business. The submarket has held its premium against the rise of King's Cross and Shoreditch because nothing else in London matches its lunchtime density and post-work energy.

Location & transport

Soho office pricing

Space typeFromToUnit
Private office£850£1,500per desk / month
Dedicated desk£600£1,100per desk / month
Lease Grade A (headline)£95£125per sqft / year
10-person team all-in£9,500£16,000per month

Top operators in Soho

Notable buildings in Soho

Who moves to Soho

Production houses, ad agencies, gaming studios, music labels, fashion brands, creative tech.

Pros

  • Best food/drink scene in London
  • Walk to Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth line
  • Strong creative network effects
  • Quirky, characterful buildings

Cons

  • Crowded streets, especially Thursday–Saturday evenings
  • Small floorplates limit team scale
  • Cellular layouts in period stock
  • Parking is essentially nonexistent

Live availability in Soho

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Soho FAQs

Is Soho cheaper than Mayfair?

Yes — about 20–25% less for similar quality. £900/desk in Soho buys what £1,200 buys in Mayfair.

Can we get a Soho lease under 3 years?

Conventional leases start at 3 years here. For 12–36 months, look at TOG, Fora or Mortimer House managed space.

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