Railway Arches to Rent & to Let in Twickenham
Suburban arch cluster near the famous rugby ground, popular for workshops and storage. Twickenham offers some of the most affordable railway arch space in Greater London, attracting trade businesses and self-storage operators alongside a growing number of creative workshops.
£10–£18
avg rent /sqft pa
TW1, TW2
postcodes
+12%
5-year growth
Stable
market trend
About Twickenham Railway Arches
Twickenham's railway arches sit along the South Western Railway viaduct running through this affluent south-west London suburb. Best known for the nearby Twickenham Stadium — home of English rugby — the arches here serve a practical, industrial purpose rather than the leisure-focused model seen in central London. Units are predominantly used for workshops, storage, and light industrial activity, benefiting from good road access and lower rents than inner-London equivalents. The Arch Company and Network Rail are the principal landlords, with units typically offered on flexible lease terms. The area's suburban character means lower footfall but also fewer restrictions on noise and operating hours, making it well suited for manufacturing, vehicle repair, and trade supply businesses.
Transport Links
- Twickenham— South Western Railway, direct to London Waterloo in 25 min
- St Margarets— South Western Railway, 8 min walk
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Rent & Cost Benchmarks
How Twickenham compares to the London average for a 1,000 sqft railway arch
| Metric | Twickenham | London Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Rent (£/sqft pa) | £10–£18 | £20–£30 |
| Typical Rateable Value | £8,000–£14,000 | £20,000–£35,000 |
| Est. Business Rates (pa) | £3,460–£6,050 | £8,640–£15,120 |
| Service Charge (pcm) | £120–£200 | £200–£400 |
| Est. Total Cost (1,000 sqft, pa) | £13,580–£24,250 | £28,000–£45,000 |
Business Mix & Sectors
Notable Businesses
- Twickenham Fine Ales
- Richmond Metal Works
- Arch Self Storage Twickenham
Key Landlords & Finding Space
- •The Arch Company
- •Network Rail
Tips for Finding Space in Twickenham
- Walk the arch clusters in person — look for "To Let" boards that may not be listed online
- Ask existing arch tenants about upcoming vacancies — word of mouth is common
- Contact The Arch Company directly for Twickenham availability
- Check Rightmove Commercial for independent agent listings
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Affordable rents compared to inner London — £10–£18/sqft
- +Good road access and parking for trade and industrial use
- +Fewer restrictions on noise and operating hours than central areas
- +Strong local affluent customer base in Richmond borough
Cons
- -Low footfall — not suited for walk-in retail or hospitality
- -Limited public transport frequency outside peak hours
- -Fewer networking opportunities with other arch businesses
- -Some units require significant fit-out investment
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