When your business starts to rise, it’s necessary to look for a private office to distinguish your brand among other competitors. With its inherent advantages, a private office also helps you grow your business with maximum security, while keeping conversations confidential. This guide compares seven private office spaces for rent in London by location, facilities, indicative pricing and the types of teams they best suit.
What is a private office space?
A private office is a lockable workspace reserved for one business, often within a serviced office building. You control access and conversations while using shared reception, meeting rooms, kitchens and onsite support. Flexible agreements also let you add desks or move rooms as your team grows.
Reviewing the difference between serviced offices and coworking spaces helps you decide whether privacy, community access or lower individual cost matters most.
| Factor | Private Office Space | Coworking Space |
| Workspace | Dedicated office exclusively for one business | Shared workspace with hot desks or dedicated desks |
| Privacy | High level of privacy and security | Limited privacy in a shared environment |
| Best for | Growing teams, SMEs, professional services, international businesses | Freelancers, startups, consultants, and small teams |
| Collaboration | Internal team collaboration in a dedicated space | Networking opportunities with other businesses |
| Flexibility | Flexible leases with room to scale within the same building | Flexible memberships with minimal commitment |
| Productivity | Quieter environment with fewer distractions | More social atmosphere that may include distractions |
| Brand Presence | Greater control over office layout and company identity | Limited branding and workspace customisation |
| Cost | Better value as team size grows | More affordable for individuals and very small teams |
Best private office spaces for rent in London
1. Gilmoora House
- Location: 57 to 61 Mortimer Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8HS
- Amenities: Reception, app access, daily cleaning, kitchens, lounge and meeting rooms
- Price guide: About £500 to £750+ per desk each month (+VAT), all inclusive
- Best for: Teams of 2 to 40 desks, with larger configurations available
Gilmoora House is located in a prime location in Central London, just seven minutes from Goodge Street station. Its flexible monthly contract makes it easy to scale your office space as your team changes.
The building offers dog-friendly, fully furnished private offices filled with natural light, ranging from 2 to 40 desks, with full-floor options for larger teams, bringing professional options while still managing to pursue long-term productivity.
Its serviced office benefits include advanced internet with dedicated lines up to 10 Gbps, mail forwarding, switchboard services and dedicated service coordinators to handle day-to-day requests, helping your team stay focused on work.
2. The Ministry
- Location: 79 to 81 Borough Road, London SE1 1DN
- Amenities: Gym, showers, phone booths, deli, bar, events and bike storage
- Price guide: From around £3,600 (+VAT) per month
- Best for: Established arts, music and creative businesses
The Ministry offers fully furnished private offices from £3,600 + VAT per month, suitable for small teams through to businesses with more than 100 employees. Rent includes business rates, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic furniture and 24/7 access on flexible terms.
Members also benefit from a gym, deli, bar, event programme, meeting room credits and secure bike storage, all within a converted Victorian printworks in Borough.
3. Uncommon Borough
- Location: 1 Long Lane, London SE1 4PG
- Amenities: Café, meeting rooms, roof terrace, showers, bikes and 24/7 office access
- Price guide: From arou
- nd £750 plus VAT per desk each month
- Best for: Startups and small businesses, with offices starting at four desks
Uncommon Borough provides private offices from around £750 per desk per month (+VAT) for teams starting at four desks. Membership includes fully furnished workspaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, utilities, daily cleaning, meeting rooms, breakout areas, 24/7 access and community events.
The building also features a café, roof terrace, showers and secure bike storage, giving startups and growing businesses a flexible base opposite Borough station.
4. Work.Life Soho
- Location: Waverley House, 7 to 12 Noel Street, London W1F 8GQ
- Amenities: Furnished offices, phone booths, meeting rooms, showers and kitchens
- Price guide: from around £850 per desk each month
- Best for: Startups, creative businesses and hybrid teams of 2 to 40 people
Work.Life Soho offers private offices from £778 per desk per month, with one monthly fee covering furniture, high-speed internet, utilities, business rates and daily cleaning.
Teams can choose offices for 2 to 30 desks on flexible three-month rolling contracts, with the option to change office size during the agreement. Members also enjoy 24/7 access, phone booths, kitchens, breakout spaces, meeting room discounts and weekly community events.
5. Clockwise Wood Green
- Location: Greenside House, 50 Station Rd, London N22 7DE
- Amenities: Six floors, two terraces, breakout areas and four meeting rooms
- Price guide: From £650/month (1-person office); £1,236–£2,100+/month (larger team offices)
- Best for: Freelancers, startups, SMEs and larger businesses seeking a North London hub
Clockwise Wood Green is located in the heart of Wood Green, supporting businesses of all sizes with dedicated and club desk options, meeting rooms and breakout spaces. The building has a clean, modern interior filled with plants, creating a relaxed working environment that feels bright and welcoming throughout the day.
6. WeWork Kings Place
- Location: 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
- Amenities: Private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, showers and mail handling
- Price guide: One-person private offices from £680 per month, plus taxes and fees
- Best for: Technology, media and creative teams needing flexible workspace options
WeWork is located on the seventh floor of Kings Place, a mixed-use building near King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. Alongside office space, the building includes restaurants and cultural venues, adding activity throughout the day. Its private offices start from around £680 per month for one person, with larger offices and private floors available to accommodate different team sizes.
7. 1 Bedford Row
- Location: 1 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4BU
- Amenities: Reception, client lounge, meeting rooms, courtyard and 24/7 access
- Price guide: From about £500 per desk each month
- Best for: Legal and professional services teams
1 Bedford Row offers private offices from around £500 per desk per month, making it a practical choice for legal and professional services firms. Rent includes furnished workspaces, reception support, meeting rooms and 24/7 access.
Set within a restored Georgian building, the original fireplaces and high ceilings create a more traditional business setting, just a short walk from Chancery Lane and Holborn stations.
Key factors to consider when choosing a private office space
Select a convenient location for your team
A good office location isn’t only about transport links. After checking the nearest stations, take a look at the neighbourhood as well. Nearby cafés and restaurants can make client meetings and working lunches much more convenient.
Fitzrovia, for example, places businesses alongside established media and fashion companies, as highlighted in this guide to creative office space in London.
Compare lease terms and overall costs
One of the most common mistakes is comparing rent alone. Instead, ask for a single monthly cost that includes furniture, cleaning, internet, business rates and meeting room charges.
Once the full costs are clear, compare the serviced office with a traditional lease to see which offers better value and whether you’re paying for more office space than your team actually needs.
Choose a space that fits your team
Start with the number of people who attend the office on the busiest day, then factor in planned recruitment over the next 6-12 months. This gives a clearer idea of how much space the business actually needs.
The right office should support the way the team works, with enough room for collaboration, private meetings and focused work, while leaving space to grow without paying for desks that sit empty.
Evaluate facilities and business support
For the internet, aim for 50-100 Mbps for small teams and up to 1 Gbps for larger offices. During your viewing, try booking a meeting room and speaking with reception to see how efficiently requests are handled and how responsive the support team is. These simple checks provide a better idea of how the workspace supports your business beyond the office itself.
Choose your private office in Central London with Gilmoora House
If you’re looking for an all-in-one private office in Central London, Gilmoora House offers flexible, fully furnished workspaces that make it easy to grow your team. Set on a quieter corner of Fitzrovia, it’s just a 5-10 minute walk (0.3-0.4 miles) from Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Great Portland Street and Goodge Street stations.
Here’s what members can expect:
- Choose private offices for teams of 2 to 40 desks, with larger configurations available
- Easy access to meeting rooms with video conferencing equipment and presentation screens
- Connect through internet speeds of 100 to 500 Mbps or dedicated lines up to 10 Gbps
- Access the building through the Gilmoora House app 24/7
- Use kitchens on every floor, breakout areas and the business lounge
- Get onsite support and manned reception from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Your team can move in straight away without juggling multiple contracts and with the flexibility to scale your office space as your business changes. Contact the Gilmoora House team today to discuss your desk requirements and arrange a viewing.
