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    Best zones to open a Coffee Shop in London

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    London · RetailWood Wharf — 78/100 (50% confidence)1The Phillimore Estate — 69/100 (60% confidence)2Lisson Green Estate — 68/100 (60% confidence)3Regents Park Estate — 60/100 (60% confidence)4Doddington and Rollo Estate — 55/100 (60% confidence)5Dickens Estate — 53/100 (60% confidence)Warwick Estate — 53/100 (60% confidence)Andover Estate — 52/100 (60% confidence)Lower Hurlingham — 52/100 (60% confidence)White City Estate — 52/100 (60% confidence)Lincoln North Estate — 50/100 (50% confidence)Locksley Estate — 50/100 (60% confidence)Evelyn Estate — 50/100 (60% confidence)Rouel Road Estate — 49/100 (60% confidence)Elthorne Estate — 48/100 (60% confidence)Wandsworth Riverside Quarter — 48/100 (60% confidence)0100n/aH3 res 8 · WhereToOpen.ai

    City score 56/100· 16 zones· Updated Sep 14, 2026

    1. 178Wood Wharf14 competitors · 4.6★
    2. 269The Phillimore Estate14 competitors · 4.6★
    3. 368Lisson Green Estate5 competitors · 4.4★
    4. 460Regents Park Estate10 competitors · 4.6★
    5. 555Doddington and Rollo Estate8 competitors · 4.5★
    6. 653Dickens Estate8 competitors · 4.5★
    7. 753Warwick Estate5 competitors · 4.5★
    8. 852Andover Estate11 competitors · 4.7★
    9. 952Lower Hurlingham11 competitors · 4.7★
    10. 1052White City Estate8 competitors · 4.6★
    11. 1150Lincoln North Estate7 competitors · 4.5★
    12. 1250Locksley Estate5 competitors · 4.6★
    13. 1350Evelyn Estate11 competitors · 4.7★
    14. 1449Rouel Road Estate6 competitors · 4.6★
    15. 1548Elthorne Estate7 competitors · 4.7★
    16. 1648Wandsworth Riverside Quarter5 competitors · 4.7★
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    Direct answer

    London, United Kingdom, is covered with 16 scored neighbourhoods, currently led by Wood Wharf at 78/100. Population 9.0M. Typical retail rent £5,000-25,000/month. The free map shows every area before any report is bought.

    Last reviewed: 2026-09-14T06:02:23.172+00:00

    Evidence and limitations

    Confidence: 59%
    Observed data
    16 cached neighbourhood scores with competitor and location evidence.
    Published data
    City reference dataset: population, typical retail rent.
    Modelled data
    Opportunity scores follow the published six-factor scoring methodology; they are not revenue forecasts.

    Every area in this city uses the same sector weights and scoring generation.

    Key Metrics

    Market Snapshot

    Rent Range
    £5,000-25,000/month
    Tourist Flow
    Extremely High
    Business Density
    Very High
    Demographics
    Diverse professionals
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    Analysis

    Opportunities & Challenges

    Growth

    Opportunities

    • Massive consumer base
    • Cultural diversity
    • Tech ecosystem
    Risks

    Challenges

    • Very high rents
    • Intense competition
    • Complex licensing

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