Home to the UK’s financial centers as well as having undergone substantial regeneration efforts in line with the London 2012 Olympics, East London is undoubtedly a leading hub in business. An increasingly trendy and quirky region of the capital, East London provides a lively, fast-paced environment for organizations to thrive.
Why pick this area of London?
Canary Wharf is one of the UK’s major financial centers, with large businesses calling this high-rise district home. A jungle of skyscrapers that most recognizably includes One Canada Square, there is a strong blue-chip corporate feel to the region.
The European headquarters for some of the world’s foremost banking companies such as Barclays, Credit Suisse and HSBC, Canary Wharf has also embraced the technology sector with Level39 representing a leading hub in the industry.
Transport links
There are also plenty of transport links in East London with the Jubilee Line and purpose-built Docklands Light Railway (DLR) allowing for swift transit while both Limehouse and Greenwich are on the National Rail network for onward travel.
For meetings and networking events abroad, London City Airport exclusively caters to the Docklands area, while Stansted Airport is easily accessible via the M11 motorway. The area is also cyclist-friendly, and the Emirates Air Line cable car provides excellent views of the Thames while transporting people to and from the Greenwich Peninsula.
Amenities
Not only is this submarket a cheaper place to rent compared to the City and West End, it's a great place to unwind too. The Canary Wharf Shopping Centre features over 120 shops, including high-end designer labels to small boutiques. Elsewhere, a series of cosmopolitan diners and bars are a perfect choice for client dinners or social events.
Why pick this area of London?
With this innovative region of East London still basking in its splendid rejuvenation, this lends itself to many varied occupants calling this district home – fantastic for shared knowledge.
Nevertheless, Stratford is fully expected to welcome plenty more public service and government department organisations in the coming years, with Transport for London (TfL) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) already calling this area home.
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Boasting one of London’s best value office space rates at £35 per sq ft in the forward-thinking International Quarter precinct, other ground-breaking developments interestingly sit close by, such as the Olympic Park, ArcelorMittal Orbit and the Westfield Shopping Centre. It is at the latter facility where fantastic Thai and Brazilian-themed cuisine add an international flavor to lunchtime.
Transport Links
Now one of London’s most prominent retail, leisure and cultural centers, Stratford unsurprisingly boasts excellent transport links. The Jubilee and Central Lines connect here, not to mention Overground services towards both the West End and Essex as well as international rail services towards France and the continent.
Additionally, major bus routes operate out of Stratford while the district is cyclist-friendly with the Santander Cycles self-serve biking scheme present here.
Why pick this area of London?
The East London districts of Hackney and Dalston are increasingly being pinpointed by those working in the art space and creative industries. A strong independent scene underpins the area with a trendy, bohemian feel providing a natural draw for innovative companies.
With the Dalston Peace Mural representing one of the best-loved artworks in the area, several independent craft merchants, interior design and fashion-related businesses are springing up in an area that is excellently connected with Greater London.
Transport
As for bus transit, this east-central location is a convenient distance away from the glitz and glamour of the West End, not to mention the regenerated neighboring district of Stratford.
Amenities
That’s not to take anything away from more local points of interest such as Victoria Park, the Broadway Market and the Hackney Empire theatre. Elsewhere, the Cat & Mutton, Kenton and Dove represent some of the best-loved pubs to enjoy a refreshing tipple after a day at work.
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