A vibrant
cultural town centre
reimagined

London’s next dynamic retail, F&B, and office hotspot is already in motion.
Find out who’s joining us and why brands will thrive.

Launching 2026

Meet your new neighbours

M&S Food
Everyman
Blank Street
Superdrug
Pret
Injectual
Sostrene Green
Oliver Bonas
The Elephant Exchange
The Elephant Exchange
Distri Andina
Bird & Blend
Jungle Berry
And more coming soon...

The Elephant - where London comes alive

Set in one of central London’s most exciting and transformative regeneration zones with over £4bn committed to date, The Elephant is a city hub that offers 135K sq ft of new retail, F&B, and leisure spaces perfectly placed to attract and capture the energy of a diverse, high-footfall audience.

With a major university campus, 485 new rental homes, a revitalised transport hub and a thriving local community all on the doorstep, this is a rare chance to position your brand at the heart of a bold, connected, and fast-growing neighbourhood.

Secure your place in London’s next retail success story.

Prime Zone 1
City Hub

Over 16 million expected annual footfall, with tube passengers entering directly into The Elephant via a new 97,000 sq ft TfL ticketing hall.

Wide Local
Reach

Tap into a 1.3 million catchment population, expected to grow over 15% by 2034.

Vibrant Retail & Leisure Mix

135,000 sq ft of space including flagship stores, independent local traders, and a 17,800 sq ft cinema.

Affluent, Diverse Demographic

Unlock a high spending audience with 48% earning >£70,000 pa. Retail spend projected to grow 17.5% by 2029.

Cultural Destination

A melting pot of food, music and creative energy, a stone’s throw from Southwark Playhouse, Ministry of Sound, and Southbank.

Educational
Hub

Up to 5,500 students and staff at the new LCC campus driving frequent local spend.

Fly through your new destination

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London finds its rhythm

A bold, connected destination alive with culture, creativity, and energy.

Get ready to explore.

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Eat. Drink. Discover.

A vibrant mix of flavours and experiences, bringing people together in the heart of London.

Thrive at The Elephant

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Built for experience‑first brands

In a market where brands compete on experience, The Elephant offers a canvas for experiential retail, with flexibility, activation space, and cultural partnerships baked in.

Powered by Next‑Gen Londoners

Elephant & Castle is now one of fastest evolving neighbourhoods in the city, with spend and population growth driven by young affluent Londoners.

The most underserved market in Central London

The Elephant isn’t just another mixed-use scheme. It’s retail rewired, and an open goal for retail and leisure brands, a massively underserved audience, a lack of competition, and pent-up demand for great experiences. A £209M blind spot in London’s retail map.

The Elephant is where London meets

Positioned in the heart of London, The Elephant is more than a location, it’s a convergence point for culture, commerce, and community. More connected than Brixton and Camden, outpacing both on retail potential. It’s why big brands are betting on The Elephant.

A snapshot of why brands are signing up...

1.3m catchment delivering 16.2m expected visitors

£209m pa retail & leisure spend gap

Top 4% london retail centre with consistent trade

Potential £943 retail spend per sq ft outperforming Canary Wharf

Next-gen professional Londoners on your doorstep

5k UAL students
on‑site
driving all‑day, year‑round demand

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