Why Growing Businesses Are Choosing Elstree for Their Next Office
Written by Vilash VekariaSeptember 4, 2026 Time to Read
Choosing a new office is rarely just about finding enough desks.
For a growing business, the location has to work for the people travelling there, the clients coming to visit and the company you want to become.
That is why Elstree and Borehamwood have become an attractive choice for businesses looking for office space in Hertfordshire, particularly those that want to remain within easy reach of London without necessarily being based in central London.
Good road connections, rail services into London, parking, nearby amenities and an established business community all play their part.
But there is another consideration too.
Growing businesses increasingly want an office that is ready when they are. They don’t necessarily want months of fit-out work, a long commercial lease or the responsibility of arranging everything from broadband to reception services.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, businesses can combine the benefits of a professional office with the flexibility and convenience of a fully serviced workspace.
So, what makes Elstree such a practical place to base a growing company?
Why the Right Office Location Matters for Your Business
When businesses start searching for a new office, it is easy to focus on the space itself.
- How many desks will fit?
- Is there a meeting room?
- How much does it cost?
All important questions—but the location will affect your team every single working day.
A beautiful office is far less appealing if employees find getting there difficult or clients dread visiting it.
Elstree offers an interesting balance. Businesses can establish themselves in Hertfordshire while remaining well connected to North London and Central London, as well as surrounding areas including Borehamwood, Stanmore, Edgware, Radlett, Watford and St Albans.
For companies whose employees and clients are spread across London and Hertfordshire, that can make Elstree a particularly useful middle ground.
Easy access for employees and clients
A good office location should make getting to work easier—not create another problem for the business to solve.
The Brentano Suite Elstree is based at Catalyst House, Centennial Park, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3SY, with access to major routes including the M1, M25, A1(M) and A41. (thebrentanosuite.co.uk)
That matters for businesses whose employees commute from different directions.
Someone travelling from North London may have very different requirements from a colleague driving in from Hertfordshire, Watford or further afield. Being close to several major routes gives businesses considerably more flexibility when considering where their future workforce might come from.
Public transport is important too.
Elstree & Borehamwood railway station is served by Thameslink, with connections towards London including St Pancras International. National Rail also confirms that the station has bus and taxi connections and step-free access to all platforms. (National Rail)
The Brentano Suite’s Elstree location is approximately 2.3 miles from Elstree & Borehamwood station, while Stanmore Underground station on the Jubilee line provides another option for people travelling from London. Local bus connections also serve Centennial Park. (thebrentanosuite.co.uk)
The result is something many growing businesses need: choices. Employees are not dependent on one single road, railway station or method of travelling to work.
Parking matters more than businesses think
Parking may not be the most exciting item on an office specification.
Until there isn’t any.
Then it can quickly become one of the things employees and visitors notice most.
For businesses comparing offices in Borehamwood, Elstree or North London, it is worth asking about parking early in the search.
- Can employees park?
- Can clients park when they come for a meeting?
- Will somebody arriving for an interview spend the first ten minutes circling nearby streets looking for a space?
These seem like relatively small details, but repeated every working day they have a real impact on the office experience.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, free onsite parking is available for tenants and visitors, subject to availability. (thebrentanosuite.co.uk)
It is a simple benefit, but for businesses with employees or clients who regularly travel by car, it can make the working day considerably easier.
And often it is those practical details—not the impressive brochure language—that determine whether people actually enjoy coming to the office.
Your office also says something about your business
Think about the last time you visited another company.
Before the meeting had even started, you probably formed an impression.
- The building.
- The reception.
- The welcome.
- The meeting room.
Even the journey from the entrance to your seat.
Your own clients do exactly the same thing.
For businesses that regularly host customers, suppliers, prospective employees or professional advisers, the office becomes part of the company’s brand.
A professional environment helps create confidence before anybody has opened a presentation or exchanged a business card.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, businesses have access to a front-of-house reception team and professional bookable meeting rooms, alongside maintained communal areas and breakout spaces. Meeting rooms can be used for client appointments, interviews, presentations and team sessions. (thebrentanosuite.co.uk) It means businesses can welcome a visitor into an environment that feels established and professional without having to manage a reception area and meeting facilities themselves.
As long-standing Elstree tenant Gavin Ucko of The Happy Puzzle Company explains, being able to entertain business guests easily and having meeting rooms available takes pressure away from meeting planning. He also highlights the importance of being able to bring clients somewhere that reflects the quality of your own company.
That is an important distinction.
You are not simply choosing somewhere for your employees to work.
You are choosing somewhere for other people to experience your business.
Flexibility can be particularly valuable when a company is growing
Growth is good.
Predicting it accurately is much harder.
- You may know how many people are in your business today, but what happens in six months?
- Do you recruit another five employees?
- Win a large contract?
- Create a new department?
- Or discover that hybrid working means you need fewer permanent desks but better meeting and collaboration space?
- A conventional commercial office often requires a business to make long-term decisions before it knows all the answers.
There can also be a considerable amount to organise before anyone moves in: furniture, internet connectivity, utilities, cleaning, maintenance and the physical fit-out of the space.
This is where serviced offices in Elstree can offer an alternative.
At The Brentano Suite, offices are fully furnished with high-speed internet and access to reception support, while flexible licence arrangements and scalable office options allow businesses to choose space according to their requirements. (thebrentanosuite.co.uk)
Instead of spending months turning an empty office into a functioning workplace, a business can concentrate on getting its team settled and getting back to work.
And if requirements change, there may be greater flexibility to adapt.
That can be particularly valuable for SMEs and growing companies where making a five- or ten-year prediction about headcount simply isn’t realistic.
More than somewhere to put desks
The role of the office has changed.
When people can answer emails, join a video call or work on a laptop almost anywhere, simply providing a desk is no longer enough.
The office has to offer something worthwhile.
For some businesses, that’s collaboration.
For others, it is the separation between home and work.
It might be somewhere to meet clients, train staff, bring the whole team together or simply have conversations that are much harder to recreate on a scheduled video call.
The environment around the desk therefore matters too.
The Brentano Suite Elstree includes communal kitchen and breakout areas, meeting facilities and an onsite team, alongside the private offices themselves. Tenants also have 24/7 secure access, allowing businesses to work around their own schedules.
There is also the less tangible benefit of working around other businesses.
A serviced office brings together companies from different industries and at different stages of growth. You might share a kitchen with an accountant, bump into a marketing company in reception or get talking to another business owner over coffee.
Those everyday conversations can help create genuine business connections.
That sense of community is also reflected in our Meet Our Tenant series, where we introduce the businesses based at The Brentano Suite, share what they do and help tenants discover more about the companies working alongside them. It is a simple way to encourage introductions, raise awareness between businesses and create opportunities for networking within the Elstree community.
Not every conversation becomes a new client or partnership.
It doesn’t need to.
Sometimes the value is simply working somewhere that feels like a business community rather than a collection of closed office doors.
Why businesses are looking beyond Central London
For years, an office in Central London was almost seen as the default choice for companies wanting a prestigious business location.
For many businesses, it still makes perfect sense.
For others, the calculation is changing.
- If most employees live in North London or Hertfordshire, does everybody need to travel further into London simply to work in the same room?
- Could an Elstree location make commuting easier for more of the team?
- Would onsite parking help?
- Could clients still get there conveniently?
- Could the business have more suitable space while remaining within easy reach of London?
These are sensible questions for any company reviewing its premises.
And they explain why searches for Hertfordshire office space and business premises in Elstree should not be viewed simply as alternatives to London.
For the right business, Elstree can be the better operational choice.
Is Elstree right for your business?
There is no single perfect office location for every company.
But Elstree is worth considering if your priorities include:
- easy access to North London and Hertfordshire
- proximity to major road connections
- rail links towards Central London
- onsite parking
- professional meeting and reception facilities
- flexible office agreements
- room to adapt as your business changes
- a workspace that is ready to use
- a professional environment for employees and visitors.
Come and experience The Brentano Suite Elstree for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Office Space in Elstree
Elstree can be a particularly convenient location for companies with employees or clients across North London and Hertfordshire. It offers access to major road routes and public transport while providing a well-established commercial location outside Central London.
The Brentano Suite lists Elstree & Borehamwood railway station as approximately 2.3 miles from its Centennial Park business centre. The station is managed by Thameslink and provides services towards Central London and destinations north of Elstree.
Yes. Free onsite parking is available for tenants and visitors at The Brentano Suite Elstree, subject to availability.
Facilities include furnished private office space, high-speed internet, reception support, bookable meeting rooms, kitchen and breakout areas and 24/7 secure access. Flexible licence agreements are also available.
Yes. Businesses interested in office space in Elstree can arrange a tour of The Brentano Suite to see the offices and facilities and discuss their requirements with the onsite team.
Looking for Office Space in Elstree?
If your business is considering a move within Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire or North London, come and experience The Brentano Suite for yourself.
Explore our serviced offices, see the meeting and breakout spaces, meet the onsite team and discover whether Elstree could be the right place for the next stage of your business.
The Brentano Suite Elstree
Catalyst House
720 Centennial Court
Centennial Park
Elstree, Borehamwood
WD6 3SY
Looking for Office Space in Elstree?
If your business is considering a move within Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire or North London, come and experience The Brentano Suite for yourself.
Explore our serviced offices, see the meeting and breakout spaces, meet the onsite team and discover whether Elstree could be the right place for the next stage of your business.
The Brentano Suite Elstree
Catalyst House
720 Centennial Court
Centennial Park
Elstree, Borehamwood
WD6 3SY
Call 020 8736 5888 or contact the Elstree team to arrange your visit.
Written by The Brentano Suite Team – providers of serviced offices and meeting rooms in Elstree, Whetstone, Finchley and Hampstead Garden Suburb.
