“West London, a business hub? Actually, you’ll find that’s Central London! You’re an idiot.” – you, probably.

Well guess what? West London actually has emerged as one of the UK’s key business hubs, and noticeably so – home to many of the UK’s largest headquarters and boldest startups, it is clear that it’s one of the places to be if you want to set up yourself. But what exactly makes it so great?

Why West London is a business hub

The West has long been the wealthier side of London, especially since the docks started to decline in the East. While not all parts are great (we have to be honest), some areas such as Chiswick and White City are home to a fantastic concentration of talent and resources. West London is a place where you can see the headquarters of many reputable firms, the birth of new and exciting startups, and considerable investment. However, one thing you won’t find in some parts is a coffee for under £5, luckily we have our own delicious (and cheap) coffee at Venture X.

Let’s get into what makes a West London business location so great:

Strategic West London Location and Connectivity

West London is strategically situated between the bustling financial centre in Central London, and some key transportation hubs in the west, notably Heathrow Airport, the Great Western Mainline, the South Western Mainline, and multiple motorway routes. This is particularly advantageous because it combines access to expertise and clients in Central London with far easier access to markets across the rest of the country and abroad.

West London has a Diverse and Skilled Workforce

The business hub of West London boasts a highly skilled and diverse workforce, with a significant concentration of professionals in finance, technology, and creative industries. This means that quality talent is rarely in short supply and ensures that firms have access to the necessary people. London in general is home to a number of top universities such as Imperial College London and UCL, with Oxford and Cambridge relatively accessible too, which ensures that the talent pool is always topped up with fresh faces.

Thriving Business Ecosystem

In terms of infrastructure, West London offers a range of modern office spaces, business parks, and coworking facilities (wink wink) to cater to the needs of businesses of all sizes. The area also features a number of business support services, networking events, and industry clusters, which is fantastic for the growth of businesses. We all know Deliveroo, right? If not, that might be a bit worrying. ;) Deliveroo is a fine example of a startup from West London – it started small and had the perfect environment to grow.

West London has excellent transport infrastructure

As described in detail further below, TfL is excellent at providing quality public transport across London – West London can be accessed well from all directions, usually by bus, mainline train, Overground or Tube.

Some Major Companies with a Presence in West London

Around the area there are many major companies with headquarters or key offices, making West London a business hub, and impressively so.

Amazon: the e-commerce giant has its UK headquarters in Paddington, West London.

Google: has a major office in White City, supporting its operations in the region.

BBC: the BBC’s famous headquarters, where they produce their declining content, is situated in White City.

Unilever: the consumer goods giant has its UK headquarters in Chiswick, West London.

Two notable locations within West London that are home to many of these big businesses and fantastic infrastructure are Chiswick Park and White City. 

Chiswick Park is one of the UK’s most notable business parks. It’s designed as a series of 12 buildings surrounding an ‘inner garden’ with a lake, waterfall, and landscaped pathways, creating a serene atmosphere for the workforce. The park is home to a variety of high profile names, including Pokemon, CBS, Paramount Pictures, Foxtons, Starbucks, Swarovski, Danone and Discovery.

White City, on the other hand, has emerged as a hub for media and creative industries, partly due to the influence of the BBC. It’s also home to the UK headquarters of other companies such as L’Oreal and Expedia.

Wait – hang on a minute! Did we just mention Chiswick Park and White City? Well, I wonder who could possibly have offices in both of these business hubs…

Enough joking around, no prizes for guessing! The answer is obviously Venture X. Those fantastic coworking spaces we mentioned earlier with delicious coffee? Well, that’s our thing. If you’d like to know more about what that entails, have a look here.

Now, how exactly do you get to our locations?

Venture X Chiswick Park

By rail

Venture X Chiswick Park is conveniently located in West London, easily accessible from Central London and Heathrow Airport. With excellent rail and bus connections, reaching us from various London suburbs is a breeze (assuming TfL does as it’s supposed to).

Venture X Chiswick Park is well-served by three main train stations:

• Gunnersbury: The nearest Tube station, Gunnersbury, is located just across the road from the Chiswick Park main entrance. Exit towards Chiswick High Road, turn right, and you’ll see the main entrance to Chiswick Park on the left. Venture X is located in Building 7, at the park’s end, right of the lakes. Gunnersbury is on the District Line’s Richmond branch and the London Overground, connecting to Kew, Richmond, Hammersmith, Acton, Willesden, West Hampstead and Central London.
• Chiswick Park: On the District Line’s Ealing Broadway branch, Chiswick Park Tube station is also a short stroll from our location. Exit onto Bollo Lane, take the footpath left just before the bridge, and use it to cross over into Chiswick Park. Venture X is immediately on the right in Building 7. Chiswick Park is the most convenient station from Heathrow Airport, with a simple change at Acton Town from the Piccadilly Line to the District Line.
• Kew Bridge: A 20-minute walk away, Kew Bridge is on the local mainline train route between London Waterloo and Hounslow, passing through Clapham Junction, Wandsworth, Putney, and Barnes. It’s also ideal for those coming from Berkshire or Surrey. From Kew Bridge, head left on Chiswick High Road, navigate the roundabout, continue past Gunnersbury station, and enter Chiswick Park. Venture X is straight ahead, to the right of the lakes, in Building 7.

By bus

Numerous bus routes service Chiswick Park:

• Main Entrance: Buses 110, 237, 267, 440, and H91 stop by the main entrance. From here, walk straight past the lakes to find Venture X in Building 7.
• Eastern Side: Buses 70 and 440 stop on the eastern side. Walk up the steps, and you’ll find Venture X beside you in Building 7.

Venture X White City

By rail

• Shepherd’s Bush: A fairly short walk from our office on Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush is served by both the London Overground and the Central Line (however, on the latter, White City station is closer to our offices so we recommend using that instead). This allows for easy access from Clapham Junction (and therefore South and South West London), plus access from North London via Willesden Junction on the Overground. Our office is on the other side of Westfield from the station, but luckily you can avoid having to go through the centre itself!
• White City: The closest Central Line station to our office, this is a fantastic link to Central London as well as the suburbs of Acton, Ealing, Greenford and Ruislip. After exiting, head left down Wood Lane, past Wood Lane station, to get to our offices.

• Wood Lane: Adjacent to our offices and very close to White City station, Wood Lane is served by the Hammersmith & City and Circle Lines. These lines provide great access from Paddington station, as well as other areas such as Hammersmith and Baker Street.

• Heathrow Travel: For international client meetings, our White City location is under an hour from Heathrow. Either take the Piccadilly Line from your airport terminal and change to  one of the Hammersmith and City/Circle Lines at Hammersmith. Exit at Wood Lane station, and you’re a two-minute walk from our doors. Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and change to the Hammersmith and City/Circle Lines, also getting off at Wood Lane.

By Bus:

• Local Access: The White City bus station is a stone’s throw away, providing numerous bus routes to more local areas to our office.

So if you’re still unsure about coworking in one of the UK’s liveliest business hotspots, have a look at what coworking can offer you!

Welp – we’re into the New Year, hello 2024! It’s time to pull your socks up and get back to work. Check out the professional office space in West London Venture X can offer you – and there’s still spaces available!

In this article we will briefly go through some of the benefits you can expect should you join us, as well as some package options so you can tailor your benefits and price to what’s right for you and your business.

Office space benefits at Venture X, West London

Ergonomic furniture: Venture X in West London makes sure to provide super comfy ergonomic chairs and desks. The workspace is designed with you in mind, making sure you can work for long hours without feeling tired.

Lightning-fast internet: In today’s digital age, having fast and reliable internet is a must. Venture X understands this and gives you two lightning-fast internet connections so you can always do everything online without any trouble – whether it’s uploading big files or joining a video call.

Ready to go: No need to worry about setting up your office – we provide fully furnished spaces so you can start working right away, whether that’s in a private office space or in a shared hot-desking area.

Private Meeting Rooms: Make use of our bookable private meeting rooms on site, providing a professional and quiet space for meetings.

Private Phone Booths: For important calls or video meetings that require privacy and more peace than the office can provide, you can make use of our private phone booths in both our Chiswick Park and White City locations. In our Chiswick Park location, there are small private pods outside for meetings and phone calls too, set by the lawns and lakes.

Access to Members’ Events: Venture X is not just a place to work. At both our West London locations, we organise regular networking events where you can meet other professionals. These events not only make your work life more rewarding but allows you to meet like-minded people you may be able to collaborate with.

Community Management Team: Always on hand for assistance, our team will gladly help should you encounter any issues during your time with us.

Tea and coffee. Enough said.

Coworking/Office Space in West London Packages

Now, for the packages we can offer you, depending on your price range and desired benefits.

Community Membership

Our most basic package is that of community membership. This is fantastic for those who generally only need to work from the office a handful of times each month. Starting at £160 per month (plus VAT), included are all the benefits listed above, plus a total of five day passes per month, allowing for hot desking on whichever days you choose to come in.

Includes:
Ergonomic furniture
Private phone booths
Global lounge access
Secure IT
Meeting rooms on-demand
Members discounts
Events programme
Community Management team
Day passes x5

Hot Desk

If you work from the office more regularly – seeking somewhere more comfortable, or a more professional environment perhaps – then perhaps a hot desking package is right for you?

You will have the same benefits as above, only instead of limited day passes, you can enjoy 24/7 access to the office so you can start working as early, late or as frequently as you choose.

Your membership will give you access to the hot desking area, so it’s a case of turning up and using whichever desk you want that someone else isn’t already sitting at! Hot desk at Venture X for a price starting from just £280 per month (plus VAT).

Includes:
Ergonomic furniture
Private phone booths
Global lounge access
Secure IT
Meeting rooms on-demand
Members discounts
Events programme
Community Management team
24/7 access

Dedicated desk

Feeling at home in the office? Prefer to have a permanent desk you can always sit at every time you come in? Well, the dedicated desk is for you.

Alongside a permanent place to work inside Venture X, you can also benefit from having on-site lockable storage for your things, alongside making Venture X your virtual office, the benefits of which are discussed further here. Gain your very own dedicated desk starting from just £480 per month, plus VAT.

Includes:
Ergonomic furniture
Private phone booths
Global lounge access
Secure IT
Meeting rooms on-demand
Members discounts
Events programme
Community Management team
24/7 access
Dedicated desk
Lockable storage
Virtual office

Private office

Need more space for your employees? Venture X is here for you. Starting from £500 per month, per desk (plus VAT) you can enjoy a private office space within our building, plus with the benefits experienced in the other packages.

Our private offices are fully furnished, meaning you can move in right away, and feature smart access to help you control who can come in and out. For privacy and quiet, our private offices also feature extensive soundproofing.

Includes:
Ergonomic furniture
Private phone booths
Global lounge access
Secure IT
Meeting rooms on-demand
Members discounts
Events programme
Community Management team
24/7 access
Secure private office

So that’s what we can offer. No matter which package you choose, we’re confident Venture X can allow you to work more comfortably and productively than ever before. Feel free to get in touch for a tour, or for more information, have a look at the rest of the website!

Coworking spaces in general are becoming an increasingly popular place of work post-pandemic, especially amongst the younger generations. One reason for this is that they provide the specific environment required to maximise productivity . Productivity is especially important for businesses as essentially is how efficiently employees work. So, how does coworking improve productivity?

Firstly, let’s get into why productivity is so important. Simply put, a business will achieve more in the same amount of time if its employees are productive. Sometimes working shorter hours, rather than the old-fashioned attitude of working longer hours, allows you to get more done even though less hours have been worked. If you are a business owner, productivity is the name of the game. It allows you to accomplish more using existing resources at your disposal, rather than having to acquire new ones.

In this article we will show you why a coworking space is a perfect way to start to improve your business’ productivity, especially compared to working from home.

Working from home leads to poor productivity

During and after the pandemic, many of us got used to remote working from home. At first, many appreciated the convenience of a non-existent commute, but as time went on, problems started to arise. Most notably, this was a general decrease in work quality and productivity – this may have been down to a variety of reasons.

Firstly, those living with family would have been in their presence all day, and as such distractions could easily arise. Second, since home has always been a relaxing space, those working from home are surrounded by lots of home recreational activities, such as the television, gaming consoles and the like. Third, communication is much less efficient with colleagues; instead of asking someone in person and getting an instant reply, you have to arrange a call or wait for them to reply to your message. Fourth, there is no mental separation between places for home and work, and as a result – since you mentally associate your home with relaxation – this attitude spills over into your work.

A study from workanywhere.org showed a great increase in the number of respondents who said they work from home in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic (up to 67.6% from only 24.5%). The same study also showed a clear correlation between working from home and increased loneliness. Loneliness is not only a major mental health issue but can itself negatively impact productivity.

Why coworking spaces are the solution to low productivity

Now to answer the original question – how can coworking improve productivity? Put simply, coworking spaces solve many of the problems concerning poor productivity that arise from working at home. You aren’t surrounded by the people you live with, there’s that physical separation from work, and you are able to communicate in person like in a traditional office. However, unlike traditional office spaces, coworking provides some other benefits.

Coworking takes a modern approach to work life. In our shared spaces, there is a large variety of businesses working in proximity to one another. It’s the perfect environment to approach other business professionals and have conversations. A great deal of coworking members in general report an increase in the size of their networks as a result of the environment in which they work.

On top of this, our coworking spaces in London at Venture X offer many dedicated events for networking, which further increases the number of opportunities to gain clients. In fact, according to a survey by business.com, one in two coworking members reported an increase in their income after joining… pretty good, right?

There’s more?

Our Venture X offices also incorporate other features which help the productivity of our members. For example, our modern, aesthetically pleasing workplaces incorporate lots of natural light and plant life, as the physical work environment has been shown to affect worker morale and therefore productivity. Our White City location boasts large outdoor terraces, whilst our Chiswick Park location is surrounded by greenery, outdoor seating areas and even a lake.

Furthermore, there is a less rigid workstyle associated with coworking spaces compared to the strict 9-5 nature found in traditional office spaces. Different people are productive at different times, and the flexibility found at coworking offices allows for people to work in a way that suits them best. This even includes the ability to customise where you work, such as hotdesking amongst other members or having your own private space within the building. The ability to personalise how you work allows you to work closer to your full abilities.

As a result, it’s no surprise that in the same study by workanywhere.org, coworking offices are voted as by far the most fulfilling place of work out of all the ‘third spaces’. Third spaces themselves rank as the most socially fulfilling compared to working from home or at a traditional office. So, coworking really is the best thing you can do, both for happiness and the productivity of your business.

If you would like to take the step to making this a reality, have a look at more specific things Venture X can offer you…