Creative workspace in East London: Hackney, Homerton, Walthamstow and beyond

East London has long been a home for artists, makers, photographers and small creative businesses. If you are looking for somewhere to work, shoot, record or make things, this guide rounds up the spaces listed on Lumen Spaces across the area, with what each one offers.

Prices are as listed at the time of writing. Operators set their own prices, so always check the listing for the latest.

Hackney

Hackney is home to two of our photo studios.

Soif Studios, on Mare Street, has eight hireable photo studios, including an infinity-cove studio of 5.5 by 6 metres and a separate Lifestyle Studio. Rooms are listed from £35 to £45 an hour, and the studios are open 9am to 7pm every day.

Crack Studio 114 is an 800 sq ft blackout studio on the first floor of Netil House, with lift access. It is set up for 8 to 10 people, includes a white cove or Colorama, and is hired dry (no lights). A full day, 9am to 5pm, is listed at £500.

See everything in the area on our Hackney page.

Homerton

Shepherds Lane Studios offers artist and maker studios: 14 desks in a shared studio at £190 a month, and half-studio shares at £350 a month. Bills and internet are included, with 24-hour access. It suits artists and makers who want a creative community without taking on a whole studio alone.

More on our Homerton page.

Haggerston

SHED London, on Lee Street, is a studio-led workspace with full and part-time desks. At the time of writing it lists a full membership at £260 a month, a 10-day part-time membership at £190 a month, and a hot desk at £40 a day. Facilities include fibre internet, breakout space, showers, a cafe and bike storage, and it is dog friendly.

More on our Haggerston page.

Bethnal Green

Four Corners, on Roman Road, is a film and photography charity with a workspace of 21 desks and 24-hour access. Desks are listed at £175, £200 and £225 a month (the largest with a locker), including VAT and bills. A private office is available on request, and the photo studio and darkrooms can be asked about too. It is a natural fit for photographers and filmmakers.

Whitechapel

London Podcast Studios, on Whitechapel Road, has studios for audio and video podcasts. Audio recording is listed at £49 an hour plus VAT, and audio with video from £79 an hour plus VAT, with a monthly membership from £399 plus VAT.

Limehouse

Hone Limehouse, on Pixley Street, is a makerspace with shared and private benches from £125 a month, a jewellery bench with 24-hour access from £190 a month, private woodwork benches, and an all-in private studio at £645 a month. Good for jewellers, woodworkers and makers who need proper bench space.

Walthamstow

Further out, Yonder on Hookers Road is a creative workspace with a day pass at £20, flexi desks from 4 days a month (£120), permanent desks at £280 a month, semi-private studios from £320 a month, private offices or studios from £550 a month, and a Creators Lab from £200 a month. It also has a gym and climbing wall, showers and phone booths, is dog friendly, and is open seven days a week.

More on our Walthamstow page.

And just north: Tottenham

A little north of the East London boroughs, KITSCH Studio is a 500 sq ft photo studio with a 13ft ceiling and 10ft paper backdrops. Lights are included, with a make-up area, changing room and steamer. Full days are listed from £120 on weekdays, and it is open 9am to 11pm daily.

Which kind of space?

• Shooting photos or video? Soif, Crack Studio 114 or KITSCH, depending on whether you need lights included.
• Recording a podcast? London Podcast Studios.
• Making things with your hands? Hone Limehouse or Shepherds Lane Studios.
• Need a desk among other creatives? SHED London, Four Corners or Yonder.
• A small team needing a room? Yonder's private offices or studios, or ask Four Corners about its private office.

What to ask before you commit

• What hours can I get in, and is there 24-hour access?
• Are bills, internet and VAT included?
• Is there storage for kit or materials?
• Can I make noise or mess (sawing, spraying, amplified sound)?
• What is the notice period?
• Can I visit first?

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