Is Islington the new place to base your business?

With thousands of businesses choosing the London borough for a base, we find out what makes Islington such an attractive place to be for companies and businesses.

Where exactly is Islington?

Islington stretches from the edges of the City at Farringdon and Old Street to the boundary of Haringey. It sits north of Angel and Clerkenwell, and south of Holloway and Archway. This is an eclectic area, with a lot of restaurants and plenty of shopping - the renowned Upper Street has boutique furniture and indie fashion brands galore.

Why is Islington so popular?

In 2023 more than 27,000 new businesses were registered in Islington [Source: https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/fintech/london-records-20-rise-in-number-of-new-businesses-in-2023/], making it one of the ten fastest growing regions in the UK for startups.

Alongside a thriving cultural and arts scene and a vibrant social culture, Islington is blessed with some of the best transport connections in the capital. King’s Cross St Pancras offers connections across London and internationally, and the London Overground line runs straight across the borough. It’s one of the reasons tech giants Google and Microsoft have chosen the regenerated King’s Cross for their London bases.

There are also very good bus routes throughout the borough both day and night.

What type of business would suit Islington?

Islington has become a viable contender to the Silicon Roundabout tech hub, with the regenerated Kings Cross Development providing a tempting balance of exciting new buildings and prized green spaces, with the additional benefit of offering a bit more peace than your average Central London location. This is also an area with a large  food industry presence, not to mention property and interior design, so it offers a good mix of business types.

What office space is available in the Islington area?

Such a wide range of exciting Islington businesses is going to have a varied list of requirements when it comes to office and studio space. Workspace offers locations for businesses of all sizes, with the option to size up or down, or even relocate as the need arises. Our locations  in the area include ScreenWorks in Highbury, with classic city skyline views and Leroy House right by Canonbury station - a landmark building that has become a magnet for creative minds. Wenlock Studios is on the Regents Canal near Angel, too. From meeting rooms to offices and studios, there’s an Islington business location for every type of business.

Why choose Workspace

We know that successful businesses need flexibility and affordable workspace in Islington. Workspace has more than 60 locations as far out as leafy Wood Green (where you’ll find The Chocolate Factory) for those who need a place to call work.

We offer more than just space. We hold events, build communities, and form partnerships to better support our customers every day..

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