Farringdon at a Glance
Total offices 1,542 across 44 buildings
Pricing: from £450 to £700 per desk per month
Farringdon sits at the junction of the City of London and Clerkenwell, making it one of the best-connected office locations in central London. Farringdon station is the only point where the Elizabeth line, Thameslink and three Underground lines all intersect, giving teams direct access to Heathrow, Canary Wharf, Luton, Gatwick and Brighton from a single station. Desk rates sit around the London average, roughly 30% below office space in Fitzrovia and broadly comparable to office space in Holborn. The area has a strong creative and design heritage rooted in Clerkenwell, alongside a growing tech and professional services presence drawn by the transport links.
Teams comparing nearby areas often look at office space in Shoreditch, which has a similar creative reputation but a different feel, or office space in the City of London, which offers a more corporate environment at higher desk rates.
How Much Does Office Space Cost in Farringdon?
Private offices in Farringdon typically cost between £450 and £700 per desk per month, though smaller units and hot desks can start lower. Here is how pricing breaks down across the main streets and pockets.
St John's Lane and Smithfield
The most expensive pocket, sitting at the top of the Farringdon range.
The cluster immediately around Farringdon station and Smithfield Market. 16 St Johns Lane by One Avenue Group overlooks the historic St John's Gate and includes a gym, yoga space, courtyard and cinema room. 6-7 St John's Lane is a smaller option on the same street. 89 Charterhouse Street sits right on the edge of Smithfield Market with Elizabeth line access on the doorstep. These addresses carry a premium because they are the closest offices to the station, and Smithfield's ongoing regeneration is pushing up demand.
Clerkenwell Green and Clerkenwell Road
Upper mid-range, slightly below Smithfield pricing.
The historic heart of Clerkenwell, known for architecture, design and creative agencies. 2-7 Clerkenwell Green blends period features with modern fit-out in a building on the Green itself. 67 Clerkenwell Road by Metspace is a fully managed building with 46 open-plan desks, a roof terrace and high ceilings. Work.Life Clerkenwell Green on Cross Street is popular with small creative teams for its community events and free breakfast. Around a 5 minute walk from Farringdon station.
Kirby Street, Greville Street and Hatton Garden
Mid-range within Farringdon, at or just below the area median.
The stretch between Farringdon Road and Holborn Circus, running through London's jewellery quarter. FORA Kirby Street at 31-35 Kirby Street is a hospitality-led workspace with terraces, lounges on every floor and access to other FORA sites. SIX at 6 St Andrew Street is a revamped GPE building with rooftop terrace, gym, showers and a coffee bar, right next to Leather Lane market. Situu The Bindery is a restored Victorian building in Hatton Garden that pairs original features with modern fit-out. Good access to both Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations.
Farringdon Street and Farringdon Road
Lower mid-range for Farringdon, with some of the area's best value.
The corridor running north-south along the old Fleet River valley, between Holborn Viaduct and Clerkenwell Road. HubHub at 20 Farringdon Street occupies four floors with floor-to-ceiling windows, an events auditorium, focus booths and meeting room credits included in the rent. It is a 2 minute walk from City Thameslink station. Central Point by Be Offices is a contemporary serviced centre powered by renewable energy with a zero-waste-to-landfill policy. This corridor is well positioned between Farringdon and Blackfriars stations, which suits teams who need both Underground and Thameslink access.
Barbican and Aldersgate Street
The most affordable end of the Farringdon range, overlapping with City of London pricing.
The eastern fringe where Farringdon meets the Barbican and the City. 1 Giltspur Street by Landmark is a serviced building near the Barbican Centre with meeting rooms, a business lounge and 24/7 access. 40 Bowling Green Lane sits between Farringdon station and the Barbican. Barbican station (Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan) is the nearest tube for this cluster. Teams here sometimes also compare office space in the City of London, which sits immediately to the east.
