[Last updated April 2023] A guide to serviced offices and office space for rent in Rickmansworth as well as general information that may be useful if you are thinking of renting offices in the town.
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History & Geography
Rickmansworth lies in the heart of the Three Rivers district in the county of Hertfordshire. The town is positioned directly to the north of the River Colne and the Grand Union Canal. Rickmansworth is also within walking or cycling distance of the River Chess. Rickmansworth derived its name from the Saxon name ‘Ryckmer’, the local lord, and the term ‘worth’ meaning stockade. The original parish of Rickmansworth was formed by Moorpark, Batchworth, Chorleywood, Mill End and West Hyde. The town grew significantly with the advent of rail and the building of Rickmansworth station, which is on the Metropolitan line of the London Underground. Later when the Grand Union Canal was built, amalgamated from several existing canals, Rickmansworth’s population swelled more and the town prospered.
Economy
Rickmansworth’s traditional industries were corn milling, paper making, brewing, silk weaving and the cultivation of watercress. All of these industries have long since gone from the town except for the watercress. There are numerous watercress beds around all of the rivers and streams around the town, and the plant is still cultivated extensively. However, currently, Rickmansworth functions mainly as a commuter town, with many of its residents working in central London. Recently, Rickmansworth was recognised as one of the top ten neighbourhoods with the highest quality of life according to government statistics.
Tourism & Culture
Rickmansworth, dubbed ‘Ricky’ by its denizens, has a multitude of attractions for visitors. Many enjoy cycling along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal, as well as hiking in the River Chess Valley. Every year the town celebrates ‘Ricky Week’ in May, which is closely followed by the Rickmansworth Festival, organised by the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust and celebrates the role canals have played in the town’s heritage. The town is also known for its frost hollow which prevents the drainage of cold air from a certain part of the valley, resulting in the largest daily temperature range in the country.
Transportation
The town is served by Rickmansworth Station, a London Underground and National Rail station. As one of the few underground stations beyond Greater London, Rickmansworth Station lies in Travelcard Zone 7. The town itself is served by a bus network that connects it to several surrounding towns as well as London. There is also a taxi service which makes pickups outside the station.
Office space to rent in Rickmansworth
In 2012 (when we first started producing this report), Rickmansworth had a fairly small amount of office space, as it is primarily a residential town with a status as a commuter town feeding London. The centre of Rickmansworth had primarily Grade B office space, however, there are several office parks nearby surrounding Watford that sit approximately 20 minutes away.
In 2023, there is still no brand-new Grade A office space in Rickmansworth, however, second-hand Grade B of varying standards.
Trinity Court on Church Street, for instance, sits on a tranquil canal side position on Batchworth Island, just a 5-minute walk from Rickmansworth town centre and mainline and underground stations.
It has been fully refurbished and remodelled to create high-quality workspace and the available 5,711 square feet is being marketed at £32.50 per sqft.
Another converted property is the Old Kings Arms on Church Street in Rickmansworth. The self-contained property offers 1,027 sqft of space with car parking and is being quoted at just under £34.50 per sqft.
And another converted building is the Batchworth Lock House which is a Grade II Listed period building overlooking Batchworth Lock. The self-contained building offers 957 square feet of space that is set over three floors. The quoted rental rate here is £24 per sqft.
In 2023, the flexible workspace market offers the most modern office space with serviced office providers in Rickmansworth offering space on Park Road in the WD3 postcode district.
The business centre offers a manned reception, meeting rooms and business support services.
Fully furnished private offices can be let on short-term licences in a range of sizes, and the rent covers service charge, utilities, cleaning and other overheads.
We carry out a free office space search and our advisory and acquisition services are also free, always. Our Rickmansworth office space brokers and agents are globally regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) ensuring the highest standards of commercial property advice and service at all times. We look forward to helping you find the best office space for rent for your business.
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