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
- Zone: Zone 1
- Postcodes: W1D, W1F, W1B
- Transport: Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth, Central, Northern), Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square
Soho office pricing
| Space type | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private office | £850 | £1,500 | per desk / month |
| Dedicated desk | £600 | £1,100 | per desk / month |
| Lease Grade A (headline) | £95 | £125 | per sqft / year |
| 10-person team all-in | £9,500 | £16,000 | per month |
Top operators in Soho
- Soho Works
- TOG
- Fora
- Mortimer House
- WeWork
Notable buildings in Soho
- Soho House Greek Street (Members' club + offices)
- Mortimer House (Flex / serviced)
- 73 Wells Street (Boutique office)
- Soho Square offices (Period stock)
- Ilona Rose House (Trophy redevelopment)
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
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.