22 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street
EC1N 4BQ
POA
Liverpool Street Office Space to Rent
Liverpool Street is the part of the City of London office market built around its busiest station, where mainline rail, the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines and the Elizabeth line meet. Pricing for serviced offices in the area vary dramatically from £350 per desk to £1,500 per desk per month for the most prestigious space.The stock immediately around the station is dominated by tall modern glass towers, alongside the Broadgate estate and a quieter supply of high-standard buildings that attract less attention. It suits financial services, insurance, legal and technology businesses. The arrival of the Elizabeth line changed what the area is. Aldgate, Moorgate, Shoreditch and Old Street are all now part of the same conversation, so a search that starts at Liverpool Street often ends one or two streets into a neighbouring market. – Last updated
| Budget tier | Essential | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (£/desk) | £350/month | £700/month | £900/month |
| To (£/desk) | £700/month | £900/month | £1,500/month |
| Building grade | Converted and older stock away from the towers, standard fit-out. | Amenity rich flexible floors near the station. High-standard discreet buildings. | Prestigious floors in a tall glass City tower, densely amenity-rich |
| Where in the area | Devonshire Square, Victoria Avenue, Moorgate, Appold Street |
Crown Place, Finsbury Circus, Finsbury Pavement, Finsbury Street |
Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street itself, Broadgate, London Wall |
Office space available in Liverpool Street
The Liverpool Street market
Who is based in Liverpool Street
Liverpool Street was traditionally associated with insurance and legal businesses more than with finance, which stayed closer to Bank and Cheapside. That has changed. The tower development and the arrival of the Elizabeth line have pulled financial services eastwards, and fintech and AI businesses now take space here routinely. Insurance remains a large part of the market, anchored on the Lloyd’s building and the streets around it a short way south. Additionally, businesses that started in a converted warehouse around Shoreditch or Brick Lane, and now wants a more polished building, better amenities, a stronger reception and a major transport hub to recruit against, tends to end up here.
22 Bishopsgate Travel and Transport Links in Liverpool Street
Liverpool Street is the City’s main transport hub and the single biggest plus point. It carries mainline services into Essex, East Anglia and Hertfordshire, several Underground lines and the Elizabeth line, which is what changed the area. Canary Wharf is under ten minutes direct. The Elizabeth line station runs west underground to an entrance beside Moorgate, which has made Moorgate considerably better connected than it used to be. Aldgate is about ten minutes walk via Bishopsgate past Heron Tower. Shoreditch High Street and Old Street are both walkable, though neither has the depth of connections that Liverpool Street does, which is a large part of why businesses there commute through here.
Liverpool St Station What the office space is like in Liverpool Street
Liverpool Street is more associated with tall modern glass towers than any other London office market. Bishopsgate carries the landmark buildings, with 40 Leadenhall Street and the Leadenhall Building a few streets south. Development has moved so fast that the Leadenhall Building and the Gherkin are now considered established rather than new, which is worth knowing if you think of them as the modern option. Away from the towers there is a quieter supply of high-standard buildings that attract far less attention, and some of the better value sits there. Walk fifteen to twenty minutes north and the stock changes completely, into warehouse conversions with a different feel altogether.
40 Leadenhall Street How does Liverpool Street compare to other areas in London
The thing to understand about Liverpool Street is that it is a hub as much as a market. Moorgate, Aldgate, Shoreditch, Old Street and Whitechapel are all walkable from the station and a client who enquires here frequently takes space in one of them. Ten years ago Aldgate would have been treated as a separate market entirely. It is not now. What that gives you is choice rather than a saving. A prestigious floor in a City tower, a highly amenitised flexible floor beside the station and something more creative towards Shoreditch are all available to a business that says it wants Liverpool Street. The right answer depends on the building you want and the budget you have, not on how far you walk.
The Black and White Building ADAPT Expert Opinion
“Probably one of the biggest change I’ve seen is that Liverpool Street isn’t just about the buildings immediately around the station any more. It’s become the centre of a much wider office market. You can have a company that wants a prestigious floor in a major City skyscraper, another that wants a highly amenitised flexible office right next to the station, and another that wants something more creative towards Shoreditch. All three could reasonably say they want to be based around Liverpool Street, and the offices they end up choosing could be completely different. So I wouldn’t restrict a client to the streets immediately surrounding the station. If somebody asked me what the downside is, the biggest thing I’d point to is the amount of construction going on around the area, and that’s something I’d want a client to be aware of before committing for several years.”
Alex Williamson, Co-Founder & Partner
Alex Williamson, ADAPT Co-Founder & Parter Frequently asked questions
How much does office space in Liverpool Street cost?
The average private office is around £760 per desk per month against a London average of £517. Desk pricing is from about £350 at the value end to £1,200 for the most prestigious office space.
What is the cheapest office space near Liverpool Street?
The genuinely cheap space sits in the surrounding areas rather than immediately around the station, and it is not plentiful. Tell us your budget and we will show you what it buys around the station and what it buys a short walk out.
Is it cheaper to take an office away from Liverpool Street station?
Not always. Moving out widens your choice of building far more than it cuts your rate, and some of the surrounding markets price at or above the station itself. The saving is real only at the very bottom of the market.
What is the most expensive office space in Liverpool Street?
Tower space on Bishopsgate and Leadenhall where you are paying for the address, the view and a very high amenity driven offer. 40 Leadenhall Street is about as amenity-rich as City office space buildings get.
Which transport lines serve Liverpool Street?
Mainline services into Essex, East Anglia and Hertfordshire, several Underground lines and the Elizabeth line. It is the City’s main transport hub and one of the busiest stations in the country.
How long does it take to get to Canary Wharf from Liverpool Street?
Under ten minutes on the Elizabeth line direct. It is quick enough that we sometimes suggest putting visiting staff in a Canary Wharf hotel rather than paying City rates for a room.
How far is Aldgate from Liverpool Street?
About ten minutes walk straight down Bishopsgate past Heron Tower. Ten years ago Aldgate would have been treated as a separate market. It is now very much part of the Liverpool Street conversation.
Is Liverpool Street station being redeveloped?
Yes. A major redevelopment of the station has been granted permission in principle, with significant increases in concourse capacity and step-free access throughout. Expect the work to affect the area around it while it happens.
Will the station works disrupt offices nearby?
Probably, and it is the one downside we would flag. There is already a lot of construction in the area as developers catch up with demand. If you are signing for several years nearby go in knowing that.
What are the office buildings in Liverpool Street like?
Mostly tall modern glass towers, more so than any other London office market. Away from the towers there is a quieter supply of high-standard buildings that get far less attention.
What is Broadgate?
The large office, retail and leisure estate immediately beside the station. It is a good illustration of how the area has changed. Offices but also restaurants, shops, bars and public space with Broadgate Circle at the centre of the eating and drinking.
Which businesses are based around Liverpool Street?
Financial services, insurance, legal and technology. Insurance has always been strong here because of the Lloyd’s building and the streets around it. The tower development and the Elizabeth line have pulled finance eastwards from Bank.
Is Liverpool Street good for fintech and AI companies?
Very good for fintech which we place in offices here regularly. For an AI business that would gain from being around the Knowledge Quarter cluster, we would usually suggest looking at King’s Cross and the surrounding areas as well.
Why do Shoreditch businesses move to Liverpool Street?
Growth. A company that started in a converted warehouse often reaches a point where it wants a more polished building, better amenities, a stronger reception and a major transport hub to help it recruit and keep staff.
Can I get managed office space around Liverpool Street?
Yes, and the supply has grown sharply here and in the surrounding areas. Managed space is usually quoted per square foot per year rather than per desk, so make sure you are comparing the same unit before you compare two options. The ADAPT team can help with this.
What is at 110 Bishopsgate?
One of the most recognisable buildings in the area, with flexible floors inside it and Duck & Waffle and SUSHISAMBA near the top. The glass lift is an experience in itself and the view is the best way to understand how the surrounding areas join up.
Where can I find flexible space in a City tower?
There is a wide choice including the Gherkin and the Leadenhall Building. Tower floors are the most prestigious option in the area and priced accordingly, so it is worth being clear about what the address is doing for you.
What flexible space is there at Moorgate?
A good selection, and Moorgate is now an excellent location in its own right because the Elizabeth line reaches it. You will find large co working buildings, managed floors and one or two genuine hidden gems at prices that compare well with the station.
Are there good food options around Liverpool Street?
You are spoilt for choice. Eataly sits beside the station, Broadgate Circle holds a run of restaurants and coffee shops, and Spitalfields Market is a few minutes away. Walk a little further for Brick Lane and the Middle Eastern and Eastern European places around Whitechapel.
Which hotels are near Liverpool Street for visiting staff?
There are two high-end options right by the station one with an infinity pool and one built into the old station hotel, plus cheaper chains within easy walking distance. Canary Wharf is also worth considering given how quick the Elizabeth line is.
Should I look at Moorgate, Aldgate or Shoreditch instead?
Often yes, for choice rather than savings. Each offers a different type of building and all are walkable from the station, which is why a search that starts at Liverpool Street so frequently ends in one of them.
Meet your advisers
Join happy ADAPT customers
After trying larger brokers, we missed the personal and bespoke approach. We went with ADAPT and saved over £50k a year! Highly recommended.
Adam, Director, Tech Recruitment Company
Team at ADAPT are quite simply amazing! They take the stress out of finding the perfect space. I saved a huge amount on our office too.
Victoria, Global Senior VP, SaaS company
I’ve worked with Kirsty for over 15 years. She continues to understand us and I can always trust her to deliver the best office at the best possible price.
Danielle, Sales Director, FlexSpace Operator