Railway Arches to Rent in London
London has over 3,000 commercial railway arches — the largest concentration in the UK. Browse all areas grouped by region or compare rents in the table below.
South East London
SE1, SE16
£26–£35/sqft pa
Leisure/F&B
SE15
£12–£22/sqft pa
Emerging
SE8, SE14
£10–£18/sqft pa
Creative/Industrial
SE5
£12–£20/sqft pa
Creative/Arts
SE6
£8–£14/sqft pa
Auto/Industrial
DA5, DA6, DA7
£6–£12/sqft pa
Auto/Storage
BR1, BR2
£8–£15/sqft pa
Industrial/Auto
SE13
£10–£18/sqft pa
Industrial/Creative
East London
E8, E5
£24–£38/sqft pa
Creative/F&B
E2, E1
£20–£30/sqft pa
Mixed industrial
EC2A, E1
£28–£42/sqft pa
Creative/Tech
N1, E2
£26–£38/sqft pa
Creative/F&B
E8
£22–£35/sqft pa
F&B/Creative
E5
£22–£34/sqft pa
Creative
E9
£16–£26/sqft pa
Creative/Industrial
E2
£18–£28/sqft pa
Creative/Mixed
E11
£8–£14/sqft pa
Auto/Storage
E11
£10–£16/sqft pa
Auto/Creative
E10
£14–£22/sqft pa
Industrial/Emerging
E3
£14–£22/sqft pa
Mixed
E7
£14–£22/sqft pa
Transitional/Mixed
South London
SW2, SW9
£15–£25/sqft pa
Mixed
SE11, SW8
£22–£32/sqft pa
F&B/Leisure
CR0, CR9
£8–£16/sqft pa
Industrial/Workshop
SW16
£12–£18/sqft pa
Storage/Workshop
SW4, SW11
£18–£28/sqft pa
Lifestyle/Leisure
SE24
£18–£28/sqft pa
Premium Suburban
SW8, SW11
£20–£35/sqft pa
Premium Mixed
North London
West London
Central London
London Areas by Rent
| Area | Postcodes | Rent (£/sqft) | Total Cost (pa) | Character | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | DA5, DA6, DA7 | £6–£12 | £8,024–£16,500 | Auto/Storage | Stable |
| Catford | SE6 | £8–£14 | £11,390–£19,866 | Auto/Industrial | Stable |
| Bromley | BR1, BR2 | £8–£15 | £11,310–£20,360 | Industrial/Auto | Stable |
| Wanstead | E11 | £8–£14 | £10,692–£19,384 | Auto/Storage | Stable |
| Croydon | CR0, CR9 | £8–£16 | £11,920–£22,810 | Industrial/Workshop | Rising |
| Barnet | EN5 | £8–£15 | £11,164–£21,298 | Auto/Storage | Stable |
| Deptford | SE8, SE14 | £10–£18 | £14,320–£25,776 | Creative/Industrial | Rising |
| Lewisham | SE13 | £10–£18 | £13,606–£25,162 | Industrial/Creative | Rising |
| Leytonstone | E11 | £10–£16 | £13,576–£22,268 | Auto/Creative | Rising |
| Hendon | NW4 | £10–£18 | £14,284–£25,644 | Auto/Trade | Stable |
| Twickenham | TW1, TW2 | £10–£18 | £13,580–£24,250 | Workshop/Storage | Stable |
| Wembley | HA9 | £10–£18 | £13,576–£25,162 | Mixed/Trade | Rising |
| Peckham | SE15 | £12–£22 | £17,184–£31,504 | Emerging | Rapid rise |
| Camberwell | SE5 | £12–£20 | £17,184–£28,640 | Creative/Arts | Stable |
| Streatham | SW16 | £12–£18 | £16,320–£26,640 | Storage/Workshop | Stable |
| Haringey | N4, N8, N15 | £12–£20 | £16,952–£28,558 | Mixed/Industrial | Rising |
| Leyton | E10 | £14–£22 | £19,184–£32,368 | Industrial/Emerging | Rising |
| Mile End | E3 | £14–£22 | £19,359–£30,940 | Mixed | Rising |
| Forest Gate | E7 | £14–£22 | £19,184–£32,368 | Transitional/Mixed | Rising |
| Brixton | SW2, SW9 | £15–£25 | £21,480–£35,800 | Mixed | Rising |
| Homerton | E9 | £16–£26 | £21,334–£35,784 | Creative/Industrial | Rising |
| Cambridge Heath | E2 | £18–£28 | £24,660–£38,670 | Creative/Mixed | Rising |
| Clapham | SW4, SW11 | £18–£28 | £25,776–£44,416 | Lifestyle/Leisure | Rising |
| Herne Hill | SE24 | £18–£28 | £24,912–£41,824 | Premium Suburban | Rising |
| Kentish Town | NW5 | £18–£28 | £25,112–£39,582 | Creative/F&B | Rising |
| Shadwell | E1 | £18–£26 | £24,912–£38,960 | Food Production/Logistics | Rising |
| Bethnal Green | E2, E1 | £20–£30 | £28,640–£42,960 | Mixed industrial | Rising |
| Battersea | SW8, SW11 | £20–£35 | £29,504–£54,440 | Premium Mixed | Rapid rise |
| London Fields | E8 | £22–£35 | £30,000–£48,340 | F&B/Creative | Rising |
| Hackney Downs | E5 | £22–£34 | £31,504–£51,280 | Creative | Rising |
| Vauxhall | SE11, SW8 | £22–£32 | £31,504–£45,824 | F&B/Leisure | Rising |
| Hackney | E8, E5 | £24–£38 | £34,368–£54,416 | Creative/F&B | Rising |
| Camden | NW1 | £24–£38 | £36,096–£61,760 | Destination/Retail | Rising |
| Dalston | E8 | £24–£36 | £34,368–£54,144 | Nightlife/Creative | Rising |
| Bermondsey | SE1, SE16 | £26–£35 | £36,800–£50,120 | Leisure/F&B | Rising |
| Hoxton | N1, E2 | £26–£38 | £37,232–£54,416 | Creative/F&B | Rising |
| Shoreditch | EC2A, E1 | £28–£42 | £40,096–£60,144 | Creative/Tech | Rising |
| Borough | SE1 | £28–£40 | £43,260–£64,940 | F&B/Retail | Rising |
| Waterloo | SE1 | £28–£45 | £40,960–£73,080 | Premium Hospitality/Retail | Rising |
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London Arch Market FAQ
How many railway arches are there in London?
London has approximately 3,150 commercial railway arches — roughly 60% of the UK's total. They are concentrated along Victorian-era viaducts across South, East, and Central London. The Arch Company manages the majority, with Places for London (TfL) controlling around 850 arches.
What is the cheapest area to rent a railway arch in London?
Bexley (£10–£16/sqft) and Deptford (£10–£18/sqft) offer London's lowest arch rents. Peckham (£12–£22/sqft) and Croydon (£12–£20/sqft) are also affordable options. These areas suit industrial, storage, and startup businesses looking for low overheads.
What is the most expensive area for arch rental in London?
Waterloo (£28–£45/sqft), Shoreditch (£28–£42/sqft), and London Fields (£28–£42/sqft) command the highest arch rents. These premium locations suit hospitality, creative, and retail businesses that benefit from high footfall.
Who are the main railway arch landlords in London?
The Arch Company (Blackstone/Telereal Trillium JV) is by far the largest, managing the majority of London's commercial arches. Places for London (TfL subsidiary) manages around 850 arches. Network Rail Property retains station-adjacent properties. Some arches are privately owned.