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Retail units

Row of shops Many units benefit from high footfall Renting one of our retail units could be a good move for any business. Just think of the passing trade in a Tube station.

Vacant properties

View the latest vacancy list (PDF 875.75KB)

Tel: 020 7222 5600

How we select

We select a new tenant based on the following criteria:

We will always advise you of the status of your application.

If you're interested in looking at one of the units on our vacancy list, please get in touch with the relevant contact.

If you've seen a vacant unit you can't find listed, this may be because it is already under offer.

Applications

If you'd like to make an offer for a unit, please complete the application form for vacant premises (PDF 115KB)

You should include the address or reference number of the unit for which you are applying. We'll also need to see a copy of your credit report.

Send your application form with documents listed on its front page to:

TfL Property
Transport for London
5th floor
84 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PX

Requesting a credit reference check

You can obtain your credit report from one of the following sources:

Refitting units

You can refit a retail unit but you must follow our guide to alterations and works (PDF 321KB) 

For retail units in stations see tenancy guidelines (PDF 1.14MB)

Footfall

Around 25 million people use the Tube each week - that's a lot of potential customers. We've calculated the annual figure for footfall for each station across the network - take a look at the list below for details.  

Passenger numbers at Underground stations (PDF 36KB)

These numbers don't reflect exact routes taken in stations and should be used as a guide only.

Contact us

TfL Property
5th Floor
84 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PX

Email TfL Property

Please make an appointment if you want to call in to see us.

General property enquiries

Tel: 020 7222 5600

Vacant property enquiries (between 08:00 and 18:00)

Tel: 020 7222 5600

General property finance enquiries

Tel: 020 3054 5808

General rent account enquiries

Tel:020 3054 0572

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