# Mayfair & St James's, London — Class A submarket

> Mayfair & St James's is a trophy-tier Class A submarket of London with average asking rent around £165/sqft/yr · ≈ $210 PSF/yr USD.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/london/mayfair-st-james
**Page type:** neighborhood
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Highest per-foot office rents in EMEA.
- Period stock with Grade-listed constraints — limited new supply.
- Boutique tenant scale — 5-15,000 sqft is the norm.

## Key facts
- **city**: London
- **neighborhood**: Mayfair & St James's
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: £165/sqft/yr · ≈ $210 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### Why are Mayfair rents so high relative to floor plate?
Stock is permanently constrained by Grade-listed buildings, conservation areas, and small parcels. Trophy tenants pay for address, not floor efficiency.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/london/mayfair-st-james), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.