{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/london/industries/pharmaceuticals",
  "title": "Pharmaceuticals office space in London",
  "description": "Where pharmaceuticals occupiers cluster in London, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Pharmaceuticals occupiers in London typically cluster in King's Cross, plan ~220 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($220–320/sqft), and pay around 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) on Class A.",
  "tldr": [
    "Preferred submarket: King's Cross.",
    "Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($220–320/sqft).",
    "Plan ~220 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.",
    "Class A rent context: 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD).",
    "Typical lease: 10 years with 24 months rent-free.",
    "Talent depth in London: 96/100."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "London",
    "industry": "Pharmaceuticals",
    "naics": "3254, 5417",
    "preferredSubmarket": "King's Cross",
    "preferredFitoutSpec": "High-end",
    "fitoutBand": "$220–320/sqft",
    "sqftPerSeat": 220,
    "classARentLocal": "95 GBP/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$121/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "8.6%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 10,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 24,
    "talentIndex": 96,
    "corporateTaxPct": "25%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Where do pharmaceuticals occupiers lease office space in London?",
      "answer": "Most cluster in King's Cross. Rent runs ~95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) for trophy and prime stock."
    },
    {
      "question": "What fit-out spec do pharmaceuticals occupiers run in London?",
      "answer": "Typically high-end at $220–320/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much office space per seat should a pharmaceuticals occupier plan in London?",
      "answer": "Plan ~220 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 22,000 sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "What NAICS codes describe the pharmaceuticals vertical?",
      "answer": "Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3254, 5417."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the talent index in London?",
      "answer": "96/100. Use the city profile for full detail."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city-industry",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/london/industries/pharmaceuticals), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}