Whitechapel Area Guide

London Bus near WhitechapelLocated 3.4 miles east of Charing Cross and is within the postcode E1. Whitechapel is a great choice for office space in London. With Bishopsgate close by, the area is in close proximity to the City’s financial district but still has a stronger emphasis on entertainment provisions than many inner City locations.

In future years Whitechapel will undergo extensive transport development. Phase 1 will reopen the closed East London line and extend it down to South Croydon. Phase 2 will involve completing a rail ring route around South London all the way to Clapham Junction. Whitechapel is also scheduled to be a stop on the high-speed Crossrail project, meaning its future transport links will be incredibly efficient.

This transport development is likely to be paired with urban regeneration making the area even more attractive to businesses, so now is a great time to buy office space in Whitechapel, before prices get pushed higher by the development agenda.

What businesses does Whitechapel suit?

Companies that have links to the financial sector will appreciate Whitechapel’s enviable location; it is bordered by Bishopsgate on the West which is in the heart of London’s financial district. Whitechapel is not too far away from London Liverpool Street station, so any companies that need mobility in London and around the South East may benefit from office space in the area. Whitechapel is also very close to Canary Wharf, so those involved in investment banking may want to consider seeing what’s available.

Shoreditch is nearby, which has a large concentration of web start ups and technology firms. If your company needs close proximity to Shoreditch but wants a greater choice of location or cannot afford the prices, office space in Whitechapel may be more appropriate.

Transport

Whitechapel has great transport links that are due to improve dramatically over the next decade. Whitechapel tube station sits on the Hammersmith & City and District lines and is within very close reach of many of London’s major transport hubs.

Liverpool Street: 6 minutes
Canary Wharf: 20 minutes
Waterloo: 30 minutes

Eating

Brick Lane is very close to Whitechapel, which means you benefit from some of the finest Anglo-Indian cuisine in the country. For top notch South Asian cuisine, drop into New Tayyabs (83-89, Fieldgate St. London E1 1JU) – in particular their mixed grills are amazingly succulent. Make sure you book a table, as the restaurant can get extremely busy. There are also a number of chain restaurants around the area catering for all tastes and budgets, along with sandwich shops and delis for quick lunches.

Going Out

Aldgate Exchange (133-137 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7PE) is a public house that combines a pleasant and clean atmosphere with friendly and prompt service – great for a relaxing drink. 8a (8A Artillery Passage, London E1 7LJ) is a trendy hidden wine bar – prices are pretty reasonable and with half price happy hour every day from 5-7pm you’d be mad to miss out.

Alternatively, Urban Bar (176 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ) is a trendy, happening hotspot for the younger generation, offering themed music nights including “Turn off the Radio” which features live bands, singers and DJs. If you want to continue the party after hours, check out The Rhythm Factory (16-18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW), a small and intimate club that hosts themed music nights and combines a decent sized dance floor with comfortable leather seats.

Local Attractions

Jack the Ripper Walk
Most of Jack’s most gruesome murders occurred in Whitechapel. This walk will take you to all local points of interest related to the Ripper case, including where his victims’ bodies were found. Not for the faint hearted.

Royal London Hospital
Dating back to 1740, the Royal London Hospital is an institution steeped in the history of medicine. The Hospital also has a museum housed in a 19th century crypt that has exhibits on The Elephant Man (Joseph Merrick, who spent the last few years of his life at the hospital) along with original material on the Jack the Ripper murders.

Office Space in Whitechapel

Workspace Group has a variety of offices to let in the Whitechapel area, ranging from office space to workshop space. Below is a selection of our most popular properties.

If you need closer proximity to London’s financial districts, consider relocating your business to Bank. If you like the central location of Whitechapel but work within the publishing sector, Clerkenwell may be a good choice. It’s only 8 minutes from London Liverpool Street, so you also get enhanced mobility in and around London. If you’d like a free consultation on the availability and benefits of our office space around London give us a call on 0207 247 7614.

Commercial Property in Whitechapel

Find commercial property in Whitechapel with Workspace Group, we have a great range of properties throughout London including office space, studio space, serviced offices, workshops and industrial units and all available to rent on flexible & affordable terms.