You may be wondering what the best area of London is when it comes to working, but the answer completely depends on your circumstances, goals and budget. There is no ‘one size fits all solution’ as there are a lot of different areas across the capital that might be suitable. Of course, if you are trying to find a place to base your own business, you must make these decisions a lot more carefully than a regular worker who is searching for employment.
Therefore it might be helpful for you to learn about some of the most popular working districts in London to help you make up your mind, or at least reduce the number of options on your shortlist. So sit back and keep reading to get a bit of insight into the United Kingdom’s capital city…
The City of London
It is impossible not to speak about The City when speaking about areas in London to work. This 1.12 square mile area is home to some of the largest and most influential businesses in the world, with finance and law at the heart of operations. Global companies you can find here include Aviva, BT Group, Lloyds Banking Group, Ernst and Young, Allen & Overy, Linklaters, and so on. When searching for office space London, you will quickly realise what a buzzing and high energy location it is. However, you will also learn that there are also green spaces nearby, as well as plenty of eateries and hotels which can come in handy when you are entertaining clients.
Borough of Camden
If you work with many people who are situated north of London, or even in France, the Borough of Camden might be worth considering. This is because it is home to stations including Euston, Kings Cross, and St. Pancras. Euston station has frequent services that run to Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, and Glasgow Central, making it ideal to getting to many other locations throughout the UK. St. Pancras is vital as it is the terminus for Eurostar services to Paris, Brussels and Lille. There are plenty of office spaces available in the area that you could have a look at, and they would only be a couple of tube stops away from the excitement of Covent Garden.
City of Westminster
For easy access to the west of the UK, you could have a look at the area of the City of Westminster to see if it suits your needs. One of the main railway stations in this area is Paddington, which gained worldwide popularity from the stories of the bear with its namesake. It is a popular station for commuters to the city, from towns and cities including Reading, Bristol, Oxford, Newbury, Cheltenham and Worcester. There are quite a lot of separate districts within the City of Westminster, so you could narrow your selection down by having a closer look at them. Just some include Soho, Bayswater, and Victoria.
About Author: Mauneel Desai is a financial expert having cross industry experience. He is currently working as Chief Financial Advisor. You can follow his blogs on Mauneeldesai.com
