The northern Home Counties are economically prosperous. They consist of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire, and Middlesex. Thanks to their close proximity to London, many towns and villages in the northern Home Counties are located on the London Commuter Belt. The flow of people, goods, and services has resulted in economic upward mobility, and high levels of investment in the northern home counties. Consequently, many cities in the home counties have themselves become commercial centres. The are an increasingly popular location for companies seeking to establish themselves in the UK.
Once such example is Reading, in Berkshire. Although located on the London commuter belt, it is an important commercial centre in its own right. In recent years Reading has become a hot spot for technology companies. Microsoft, Oracle, and the BG Group are all major international companies with head offices in Reading.
As office space in London has become increasingly expensive due to high demand, office developers in the area have adapted by establishing business parks. By combining lower rents with easy access to London, business parks have proved to be very popular. Thames Valley Park, for instance, is located in Berkshire, and is specifically designed for companies in the hi-tech industry. Fujitsu, Microsoft Jive Software, and Websense are some of the companies that have offices in this Berkshire business park.
Westcott Venture Park, in Buckinghamshire, provides industrial and office space between 120 sq ft and 30 000 sq ft. The park also provides a café, a shop, meeting rooms, and a driver's rest room all in one convenient location. This park has proven particularly successful with engineering firms. European Astrotech, BAE Systems, FedEx are among the 55 companies that have offices at Westcott Venture Park. As London expands over the next few years, with increasing pressures on real estate, the area is set to become ever more attractive as a business destination.
Office Rental in the North Home Counties
Prominent, glass-clad office accommodation with good rail and motorway access offers executive workspaces benefiting from parking and a business lounge. Shower facilities, bicycle storage and disabled access feature.
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Welwyn Garden City
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Welwyn North
(1.3 miles)
Contemporary business development near the train station provides professional workspaces on cost-effective terms. Air-conditioned offices enjoy meeting rooms, high-speed internet, a breakout area, parking and an onsite café.
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Welwyn Garden City
(7 min walk)
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A1 (M) Junction 5
(1.4 miles)
Modern office accommodation with funky interiors moments from the train station is available on flexible monthly terms. Amenities include reception services, air conditioning, business broadband and onsite car parking.
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Welwyn Garden City
(6 min walk)
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A1 (M) Junction 5
(1.3 miles)
Recently-refurbished property in a Business Park boasts contemporary décor and a staffed reception. In addition to smart, bright office spaces, there is an onsite coffee bar, disabled facilities, meeting rooms and parking.
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A1 (M) Junction 3
(0.3 miles)
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Hatfield
(1.2 miles)
Grade II listed building with modern interiors, provides reliable broadband, kitchen facilities, meeting room access and a reception area. Offers communal cleaning, parking spaces and nearby transport links.
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Harpenden
(7 min walk)
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M1 Junction 9
(2.8 miles)
Contemporary office space is available on all-inclusive terms at this town-centre business accommodation. Amenities include reception services, ISDN, video conferencing technology, 24-hour access, parking and IT support.
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St Albans Abbey
(13 min walk)
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Park Street
(1.9 miles)
Georgian building in central location contains newly renovated workspace, kitchen area and breakout space. Super-fast broadband, communal cleaning and reception services provided. Car parking spaces available, plus a stunning courtyard.
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St Albans Abbey
(11 min walk)
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Park Street
(2.1 miles)
Stunning historic property with period features like stained-glass windows offers impressive workspaces near two train stations on flexible terms. Parking, storage solutions and 24/7 access are available.
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St Albans Abbey
(9 min walk)
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Park Street
(2.0 miles)
Modern building located minutes from the town centre and train station boasts workspaces and meeting rooms with design-led interiors and market-leading technology. Breakout areas, disabled access, 24/7 entry and parking feature.
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Stevenage
(6 min walk)
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A1 (M) Junction 7
(0.6 miles)
Characterful business centre in a converted school provides bright, affordable office space with 24-hour access. The building boasts an attractive internal courtyard, a breakout area, meeting room, garden and car park.
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M25 Junction 22
(1.0 miles)
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Park Street
(2.0 miles)
Business property near the motorway, railway station and town centre offers bright, affordable office space. Reception services, bike storage, parking, electric vehicle charging points, showers and an onsite bistro are provided.
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Stevenage
(6 min walk)
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A1 (M) Junction 7
(1.0 miles)
Bright, modern office solutions are provided in a friendly business hub on flexible, affordable terms. Air-conditioned suites benefit from reception services, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, bike racks, 24/7 access and parking.
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Potters Bar
(12 min walk)
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Brookmans Park
(15 min walk)
Grade II building close to transport links featuring contemporary lounge space, meeting rooms, an on-site car park and shower facilities. Provides reception service, cleaning, high-speed internet and CCTV security.
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Luton Airport Parkway
(3 min walk)
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Luton
(16 min walk)
Contemporary Business Park enjoying great airport and motorway access provides professional offices surrounded by green space. Perks include conference facilities, reception services, showers, a breakout space and parking.
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Luton Airport Parkway
(11 min walk)
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M1 Junction 10
(1.0 miles)
Prominent contemporary building with easy road, rail and airport connections offers all-inclusive business accommodation on flexible terms. The property provides air conditioning, reception services, IT support and parking.
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M25 Junction 24
(0.6 miles)
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Potters Bar
(9 min walk)
Stunning building with a full-height atrium, nearby motorway/train connections and parking provides contemporary business accommodation and spacious breakout areas. Air conditioning, reception services and IT support feature.
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M1 Junction 8
(0.5 miles)
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M1 Junction 7
(1.2 miles)
Refurbished office spaces spread over several floors boast suspended ceilings and raised floors at this 24-hour access Business Park. Air-conditioned contemporary interiors, car parking and an onsite café are provided.
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M1 Junction 8
(1.0 miles)
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M1 Junction 7
(2.0 miles)
Impressive modern building boasting raised floors, air conditioning and a roof terrace offers funky yet affordable workspaces. A concierge, fitness room, lounge areas, showers, bike racks, parking and an onsite café feature.
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M1 Junction 8
(0.9 miles)
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M1 Junction 7
(1.8 miles)
Characterful converted Victorian townhouse minutes from the rail station provides unbranded bespoke offices with high-speed fibre internet, CAT5/5e and VoIP. The period property offers disabled facilities and storage solutions.
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Radlett
(2 min walk)
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Bricket Wood
(2.1 miles)
Professional workspaces are provided on affordable monthly leases in a Business Park with good motorway connections. The building offers high-speed WiFi, reception services, modern décor and meeting rooms.
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M1 Junction 8
(1.2 miles)
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M1 Junction 7
(2.1 miles)
