Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom
Kensington Arcade is an established mixed-use retail and office development at 125 Kensington High Street, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, West London. Originally built in 1870, the property provides approximately 92,762 sq ft of net internal area across its retail and office accommodation.
The building is predominantly retail-led, with retail space accounting for approximately 80.4% of the recorded floor area. One ground-floor retail unit measuring 1,149 sq ft is advertised for lease, offering an opportunity for businesses seeking a shopfront presence in a prominent London shopping destination directly above High Street Kensington Underground Station.
Kensington Arcade occupies a prime position on Kensington High Street, close to Wrights Lane, in one of West London's established retail and commercial districts. The surrounding area features a mix of fashion retailers, restaurants, cafés, food outlets, professional services and residential neighbourhoods, attracting local residents, office workers and visitors.
The property's position above High Street Kensington Underground Station provides immediate access to public transport and supports customer accessibility. Its central location within Kensington makes it suitable for retailers seeking visibility in a recognised high-street shopping environment.
Property Name: Kensington Arcade
Full Address: 125 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SF, United Kingdom
Alternative Address: 123D Kensington High Street, London W8 5SF
Property Type: Shopfront retail and office building
Building Classification: 4-star retail/office
Total Floor Area: 92,762 sq ft NIA
Available Retail Space: 1,149 sq ft
Floor: Ground floor
Number of Available Units: 1
Building Floors: Four floors in the main property record; building notes describe five levels
Typical Floor Area: 20,718 sq ft
Construction: Masonry
Year Built: 1870
Tenancy: Multi-let
Lift Access: No lifts recorded
Building Use: Approximately 74,586 sq ft retail and 18,176 sq ft office accommodation
Owner: Ashby Capital LLP
The building comprises basement, ground-floor and part first-floor retail accommodation, with offices on the first and upper floors. Its shopfront retail configuration provides a setting for customer-facing businesses seeking a presence along Kensington High Street.
The asking rent for the 1,149 sq ft ground-floor retail unit is withheld.provides an estimated retail rental range of £96–£118 per sq ft per annum.
Based on this estimate, the indicative annual rent would be:
Estimated annual rent: £110,304–£135,582
Service charge: £6.74 per sq ft per annum
Estimated annual service charge: £7,741.26
Estimated combined annual rent and service charge: £118,045.26–£143,323.26
These figures are indicative calculations based on CoStar's estimated rental range and the reported service charge, rather than confirmed lease terms. The actual asking rent and any additional occupancy costs should be confirmed with the letting agent.
Kensington Arcade offers the following recorded building amenities:
Shopfront retail accommodation
Air conditioning
On-site property management
Raised-floor facilities
Security system
Access to Underground services
Nearby bus routes
The combination of retail frontage, established neighbouring occupiers and direct proximity to public transport supports a range of customer-facing retail uses, subject to the unit's permitted use and lease conditions.
Prime Kensington High Street position: A prominent retail address within an established West London shopping destination.
Available ground-floor unit: Approximately 1,149 sq ft of retail accommodation suitable for businesses seeking a dedicated shopfront.
Immediate Underground access: High Street Kensington Station is directly adjacent to the property, supporting convenient access for customers and staff.
Established retail environment: Existing occupiers include Marugame Udon, Wasabi Sushi & Bento, GAIL's and other retail and food businesses.
Retail-led development: With retail accounting for approximately 80.4% of the recorded floor area, the property has an established commercial and shopping focus.
Transparent occupancy information: CoStar records the 1,149 sq ft unit as vacant and available, although the overall building occupancy field reports 100% leased. The status of the individual unit should be confirmed before progressing.
High Street Kensington Underground Station, served by the Circle and District lines, is immediately adjacent to Kensington Arcade. Gloucester Road Underground Station is approximately 1.0 mile away, while Kensington Olympia and West Brompton rail stations are around 1.3 miles away.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
