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Businesses around Oxford Street

An estimated half a million people visit Oxford Street each day. The major road between the City and the West End is home to some 300 shops, making it one of London's top retail destinations and one of the world's busiest shopping streets. Retail has been at the heart of Oxford Street's economy since the end of the nineteenth century, as furniture stores as well as drapers and cobblers began to set up shop. Department stores soon followed, including John Lewis in 1864 and Selfridges in 1909. House of Fraser as began as D H Evans in 1879 on Oxford Street, as did Debenhams, which opened as Marshall & Snelgrove in 1870. A number of British retailers operate flagship stores on Oxford Street, including House of Fraser and Selfridges.

Office Buildings on Oxford Street

Although retail remains the main economic activity along Oxford Street, businesses in other sectors are active in the area. These include businesses in Soho's media, creative and publishing sectors. There are several office options on and close to Oxford Street. Serviced offices are available at 77 Oxford Street, which includes secretarial support and meeting rooms. At Mappin House on 4 Winsley Street the offices provide space for creative businesses in an exclusive location. Built in 1906, the stunning Edwardian period exterior is contrasted with a contemporary interior. The location boasts more than 24,000 square feet of office space as well as five meeting rooms. Numerous offices are also found at Hanover Square, just south of Oxford Circus. Options include 17 Hanover Square, a serviced business centre with administrative support services and shared meeting rooms. Businesses at Hanover Square can leverage an upmarket address close to Mayfair.

Just north of Oxford Street and close to Oxford Circus is Cavendish Square, another popular office destination in the Oxford Street area. Serviced offices are available at 4 Cavendish Square, a Grade 2 listed townhouse with modern offices and amenities. Inside the elegant building are meeting rooms and communal areas for shared use of tenants based at the location. The modern 21-storey office building at 33 Cavendish Square also provides flexible workspaces for businesses in various sectors. Business amenities include a staffed reception area, on-site restaurant, conference rooms, phone answering services, and more.

Oxford Circus Transportation Links

Oxford Circus station is on the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines and is the UK's busiest station. In addition, Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus and Marble Arch tube stations are a few minutes walk away. Multiple bus routes connect the area with the rest of London.

About Oxford Street

Oxford Street is among the world's most visited shopping destinations. Located in London's West End, it is the third-busiest shopping street in Europe and attracts about a half a million visitors each day. Since the 1930s, the street has been almost entirely retail. Known by its current name since the eighteenth century, Oxford Street is lined with some 300 shops, including some of Britain's first department stores. Selfridges has had its flagship stores on Oxford Street since 1909, while John Lewis started as a small shop at Number 132 in 1864. The London flagship store for the House of Fraser opened as D H Evans in 1879 and has been at its current location since 1935. HMV also opened its doors from its original location at Number 363 in 1921.

Although nearby Bond Street retains a more upmarket feel, Oxford Street boasts a mix of high street and luxury retail outlets. One of Oxford Street's annual highlights has been the switching on of the Christmas lights by a celebrity guest. Past celebrities invited to turn on the decorative lights that line the street since 1959 have included Richard Branson, Bob Geldof, Kylie Minogue, Jim Carrey, Robbie Williams, Ronan Keating, the Spice Girls, and the cast of Coronation Street.