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Why Choose Office Space to Rent in Clerkenwell?
Businesses choose to rent office space in Clerkenwell for its 18th-century craft and design heritage. This legacy continues through Clerkenwell Design Week, a leading festival for recruitment and networking.
Old buildings around Clerkenwell Green now house design studios, architects and independent restaurants. These same streets once hosted political unrest and underground printing, cementing the area's deep creative history.
The area also offers unique places to eat. Since 1994, St John has pioneered nose-to-tail dining, reshaping fine-dining menus globally. Spa Fields' body-snatching scandal and St James's Church Gardens' excavated nunnery remains add intrigue to outdoor lunch spots.
What Is the Cost of Renting Office Space in Clerkenwell?
Serviced offices: Range from £550 to £580 per desk per month. Offered with flexible agreements running from 3 to 36+ months, these workspaces can be configured to suit businesses of 2 to 250+ people.
Coworking spaces: Starting from £160 to £190 per person, with monthly rolling or short-term contracts. Best suited to freelancers, startups, or small teams of 1-20 people.
Managed offices: Around £153 per sq. ft. with terms from 1 to 5 years. Ideal for scaling teams of 20 to 500+ people.
Virtual offices: Typically start at £30 per month for a business address, while comprehensive packages including telephone answering and access to workspace are offered from £150+ per month.
Figures are based on average rates across our Clerkenwell listings and market data collected by our team. Some offices may fall outside these ranges depending on size, specification and contract length.
What Types of Buildings Have Serviced Offices in Clerkenwell?
Converted period properties, warehouses, print works and factories offer serviced offices on Farringdon Lane and Clerkenwell Close. These buildings feature original timber flooring, tall windows, and exposed brick.
Distilleries and brewhouses, such as Cannon Brewery, have been transformed into workspaces on Brewery Square, alongside contemporary business centres around Central Street. Boutique, design-led buildings on Clerkenwell Green are aimed at creative occupiers.
We took these photos during a visit to Clerkenwell to show the genuine mix of building stock in the area. Converted historic buildings can be found alongside modern business centres, while St James's Church Garden offers green space for lunch breaks.
What Types of Companies Rent Serviced Workspace in Clerkenwell?
Architecture and creative agencies are drawn to the area's craft heritage and Clerkenwell Design Week. Production and media organisations often rent offices in the converted warehouses that define the area's building stock.
Technology firms increasingly choose Clerkenwell for its warehouse-style stock and proximity to Tech City. The area also attracts finance and professional services firms seeking a calmer alternative to the City core.
We've helped several companies rent serviced workspace in the area. These include Sonder Productions Ltd, Hourglass Cosmetics, Michael Alexander Halpern, Paragon Creative and Intigriti Ltd.
Which Transport Connections Serve Workspaces Around Clerkenwell?
| Mode of Transport | Station/Stop | Lines/Routes |
| Rail | Farringdon | Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle |
| Barbican | Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle | |
| Angel | Northern | |
| King's Cross St Pancras | Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Thameslink, National Rail | |
| Bus | Multiple local stops | 55 to Oxford Circus |
| 243 to Waterloo | ||
| 153 to Liverpool Street | ||
| Cycling | Santander Cycles | Cycleway 6, along Farringdon Road towards King's Cross |
| Road access | Clerkenwell | A1 – Goswell Road, north London |
| A201 – King's Cross Road, Blackfriars Bridge | ||
| A501 – London Inner Ring Road | ||
| Parking | Amwell Street Car Park | n/a |
| Sadlers Wells Car Park | n/a |
Where Is Clerkenwell, and What Is It Known For?
Clerkenwell is located in the London Borough of Islington, within Midtown London. Farringdon lies to the south, Barbican to the east and Angel to the North, with Holborn and Bloomsbury to the west.
The area has long been associated with skilled trades and was a centre for clock, watch and jewellery making. It was also home to a significant Italian community during the 19th and 20th centuries, earning it the name "Little Italy".
Today, Clerkenwell is known for its Design Week and having one of the highest concentrations of architects and design showrooms in the UK. This continues to draw a strong cluster of creative and design-led businesses to the area.
Exmouth Market adds a village high street feel, with tree-lined streets full of independent shops, cafés and bars. Established names like Moro and Caravan, alongside The Exmouth Arms and Mikkeller's brewpub, create genuine local character.
What Areas Surround Clerkenwell?
Companies considering Clerkenwell office space often look in Farringdon, which offers similar converted period buildings. Farringdon station is also the only one to be served by both Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line.
Barbican appeals to those wanting larger floorplates and the Barbican Centre for client events.
Law firms seeking proximity to the Inns of Court choose Holborn, while Bloomsbury draws education and publishing organisations through its university ties.
What Are Our Top 3 Serviced Office Spaces In Clerkenwell?
Mitchell Street - Best for industrial-style character
This converted house is our top pick for teams renting serviced office space in Clerkenwell who want genuine industrial character. Exposed brick runs throughout, alongside wooden floors and an original fireplace. We also liked the private terrace, which is reached via a black steel spiral staircase.
Central Street - Best for hospitality
We recommend this building for its on-site restaurant, which caters directly into meeting rooms. Curated events, a concierge service and free tea, coffee, and snacks make this one of the most service-led buildings we market in the area.
Clerkenwell Road - Best for hosting events
We rate this newly refurbished building for teams that host workshops, launches, or networking evenings. The event space is fully fitted with AV equipment and a sound system, while a members' lounge is well suited to smaller gatherings. We noticed the air hockey table in the breakout area also encouraged interaction, while offering a chance for staff to unwind.
Why Do Businesses Use FreeOfficeFinder to Find Office Space in Clerkenwell?
We have helped businesses of all sizes find office space in Clerkenwell for nearly 25 years. At any one time, we're tracking between 20 and 50 available offices across the area.
Our service is completely free and impartial, and our team reply to enquiries the same working day. Our good relationships with landlords give us early access to newly listed and off-market opportunities, and we can advise if a quoted rent does not reflect current rates.
We negotiate rent-free periods and break clauses as standard. Viewings can be booked by phone or online, and we can accompany you to help you find the right office.
Whether you're searching around Clerkenwell Green or along St John Street, we can help. Our team can support you from the initial search through to move-in.
Contact our team to discuss your requirements and secure the perfect workspace for your business.
