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Railway Arches to Rent

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Featured London Areas

Browse railway arches in London's most popular arch clusters

Bermondsey

SE1, SE16

£26–£35/sqft pa

The "Beer Mile" — over 24 craft breweries and taprooms. Bermondsey is a foodie destination and one of London's most mature arch clusters, with a vibrant mix of breweries, restaurants, and creative businesses thriving beneath Victorian viaducts.

Hackney

E8, E5

£24–£38/sqft pa

Creative hub with a tech spillover from "Tech City." London Fields, E5 Bakehouse, and a thriving mix of creative studios, food businesses, and independent retailers define Hackney's arch scene.

Shoreditch

EC2A, E1

£28–£42/sqft pa

Premium creative and tech hub at the heart of East London's gallery scene. Shoreditch arches command the highest rents in London, driven by proximity to Old Street's tech cluster and a world-class concentration of independent galleries and studios.

Brixton

SW2, SW9

£15–£25/sqft pa

Cultural landmark with The Arch Company investing heavily. A vibrant, diverse area where community identity and commercial opportunity meet under the arches, though gentrification remains a local tension.

Peckham

SE15

£12–£22/sqft pa

Emerging creative hub with £3m Arch Company investment in 15 derelict arches. Strong community identity and rapid growth make Peckham London's most exciting area for affordable arch space.

Hoxton

N1, E2

£26–£38/sqft pa

Creative and food destination managed primarily by Places for London. Hoxton's arches blend Shoreditch's creative energy with a distinct neighbourhood identity, anchored by Hoxton Street Market and a thriving restaurant scene.

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Railway Arch Key Facts

Essential statistics for the UK railway arch market

5,200+

Arches managed by The Arch Company

Source: NAO, £1.46bn portfolio

850+

Arches managed by Places for London (TfL)

Source: TfL

60%

Of UK arches are in London (~3,150 units)

Source: NAO

£725m

Annual GDP contribution from arch businesses

Source: Hansard

25,000+

People employed in arch businesses

Source: NAO

£6.50–£38

Rent per sqft pa depending on region and use

Source: VOA / Research

38.2p–48.0p

Business rates per £1 of rateable value (2026/27)

Source: VOA

£200m

Project 1000: investment bringing 1,000 derelict arches back by 2030

Source: The Arch Company

Expert Guides

Everything you need to know about renting a railway arch

How to Rent a Railway Arch

The definitive 7-step guide to finding, evaluating, and signing a lease on a railway arch. From understanding your needs to fit-out and opening day.

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Railway Arch Costs: What You'll Really Pay

Why the total cost of a railway arch is 40–60% higher than the headline rent. Full breakdown of rent, business rates, service charges, insurance, and hidden costs.

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Business Rates Explained

How business rates work for railway arches. Understand multipliers, SBRR relief, and how to appeal your Rateable Value.

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Fit-Out Costs Guide

From waterproofing to 3-phase power. Everything you need to budget for when fitting out a railway arch, with costs by business type.

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Arch vs Commercial Unit

Should you rent a railway arch or a conventional commercial unit? Honest comparison of cost, condition, and suitability.

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Arches by Sector

Specialist guides for the most popular arch business types

Breweries & Distilleries

Use Class B2 · Fit-out £80–£175/sqft

Railway arches are the spiritual home of London's craft brewing revolution. Over 60 breweries operate from arches across the capital, drawn by the combination of affordable space, industrial character...

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Dark Kitchens & Food Production

Use Class E · Fit-out £60–£120/sqft

Dark kitchens (also called ghost kitchens or cloud kitchens) are purpose-built food production spaces that serve delivery platforms like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. Railway arches are increasi...

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Gyms & Fitness Studios

Use Class E · Fit-out £45–£100/sqft

Railway arches make exceptional gym and fitness spaces. The raw industrial aesthetic, high ceilings, and open-plan layout are perfect for CrossFit boxes, boxing gyms, climbing walls, and boutique fitn...

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