Derwent London is one of London’s most innovative office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Our appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries.
Our Vision, Purpose & Values
Vision
We craft inspiring and distinctive space where people thrive.
Purpose
We design and curate long-life, low carbon, intelligent offices that contribute to London's position as a leading global city.
Values
We build long-term relationships. We lead by design. We act with integrity.
Managing our portfolio
The Group owns and manages an investment portfolio of 5.4 million sq ft, of which 98% is located in central London, with a specific focus on the West End and the areas bordering the City of London. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.
Development villages
Our portfolio is grouped into 13 ‘villages’ each with its own unique culture and identity. Our buildings are well placed to benefit from the recently opened Elizabeth line with 80% of the portfolio within 800 metres of an Elizabeth line station, focused around Tottenham Court Road and Farringdon stations.
Responding to climate change
Sustainability is deeply ingrained in what we do. Our approach to development, reusing as much of the fabric of the original building wherever possible, is good for both the bottom line and the environment.
As part of our commitment to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, publishing its pathway to achieving this goal in July 2020. Our science-based carbon targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013 the Company launched a voluntary Community Fund which has to date supported 180 community projects in central London.
Commercial strength
When adding to our portfolio, we seek out properties that are currently income producing and have opportunities for future improvement. Our investment activities are supported by a strong balance sheet, giving us the financial capacity to buy further properties and regenerate them. We also recycle properties selectively, providing additional capital for future projects.
Notable achievements
In January 2025, we were delighted to achieve the National Equality Standard (NES) for the second consecutive time, achieving a score in the top 5% of accredited organisations in the UK. Our continued work to raise the bar has also been recognised in the latest Britain’s Most Admired Companies awards where we came second in the real estate sector.
We are frequently recognised in industry awards for the quality, design and innovation of our projects.