If you’re considering relocating your business, or setting up for the first time outside London, Farnborough may not be the first name that comes to mind. But for a specific type of business, it’s quietly one of the most practical locations in the South East.
Here’s an honest look at what it offers.
Transport connections
This is Farnborough’s strongest card. The town has a direct South Western Railway service to London Waterloo, with journey times of around 45 to 50 minutes. For businesses that need regular access to London without being based there, this is highly convenient.
Road connections are equally strong. The M3 runs through the area, with straightforward access to the M25 and M4. Heathrow Airport is around 35 to 45 minutes by car. Gatwick is accessible in under an hour. For businesses with international clients or a travelling workforce, the geography works well.
The talent pool
Farnborough sits within a commutable radius of Guildford, Basingstoke, Reading, and the wider Hampshire and Surrey commuter belt. It’s a well-educated, professionally active population. The area has a long association with the aerospace and defence industries – Farnborough Airshow is the most visible example – and there’s a deep local pool of talent in engineering, technology, and professional services.
For businesses in those sectors, this matters. You’re not starting from scratch when it comes to finding people.
Cost of operating
Compared to London, the cost advantages are material. Office space, business rates, and the general cost of doing business are all lower. Staff who might baulk at a London commute may find Farnborough entirely workable. Parking – a genuine daily headache in most cities – is plentiful and largely stress-free.
A smart choice for growing businesses
Farnborough is a strong choice for businesses in aerospace, defence, technology, engineering, and professional services. It’s practical, well-connected, and significantly cheaper than London without sacrificing access to the capital or the talent you need.
Work in Farnborough
Westmead House sits in the centre of Farnborough town, offering flexible managed office space on all-inclusive terms with plenty of parking and walking distance to local amenities. If you’d like to come and see the space and get a feel for the location, get in touch to arrange a visit.
