Step 2 - Workspace Efficiency

Office Space Efficiency Score - London

After understanding your potential budget, the next question is structural:

Is your office space actually working for your team?

Many London offices are under-utilised, poorly zoned, or designed for pre-hybrid patterns. Efficiency is not about squeezing in more desks. It is about balancing focus, collaboration, and breathing room.

In London, office allocation often ranges between 8-12 sqm per active employee depending on layout type, meeting room density, and attendance pattern.

Step 2 - Evaluate Your Workspace Efficiency

sqm

Use gross internal area. Typical SME range: 20-2000 sqm.

Enter total staff count (not daily attendance).

Count enclosed meeting rooms (not phone booths).

Any dedicated non-desk seating zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good office space per employee in London?

Most London SME teams perform well around 8-12 sqm per active employee, adjusted for meeting and collaboration requirements.

How does hybrid work change space planning?

It lowers daily occupancy but increases the importance of flexible zones, meeting access, and circulation quality.

Does meeting room count affect efficiency?

Yes. Too few rooms causes noise and interruptions; too many can reduce usable working area.

Why can an office feel crowded with enough sqm?

Poor zoning, circulation pinch points, and uneven room allocation can make density feel tighter than raw numbers suggest.

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