2022
Artists’ workspaces (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Sites with buildings which provide workspace either solely for artists or a mixture of artists and other creative industries tenants. Artistic activity is defined as a fine artist whose visual output and medium involves the production of original works of research, exploration or artistic expression, either one-of-a-kind or in a limited number of copies. Activity in this context is not driven by commercial gain (although they are by no means prohibited from having this). The approach to the production of art is driven by the artist, not the client.
Sites may also provide for a mix of creative tenants as well as artists.
Artists’ workspaces datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Makerspaces (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide communal studio space/s with shared technical/production facilities for artists and makers to make use of collectively.
Makerspaces datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Creative co-working desk space (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are targeted for creative industries tenants who are primarily desk-based in their activity. Co-working spaces are shared by two or more individuals or small businesses. There are typically no creative or technical facilities for making provided on site. Along with deskspace, shared amenity facilities are often provided (e.g. kitchen, meeting rooms), beyond the minimal service office offer.
Creative co-working desk space datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Creative workspaces (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide workspace for creative industries businesses. These can provide any combination of shared workstations, supporting facilities and creative facilities (workshop, gallery, sound- proofed studios etc.) with easy in-out contractual conditions for professionals working in the creative industries.
Creative workspaces datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Theatres (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings with 30 public performances per year.
Theatres datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Theatre rehearsal studios (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
A building which has a studio which is used by the theatre sector, or a facility which has been appropriated for use by performers and is recognised as an appropriate rehearsal facility which is publicly bookable in some way. Spaces within drama/dance/music schools are not included unless they are publicly bookable spaces.
Theatre rehearsal studios datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Dance performance venues (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are used for dance performances. These are only included if they can be attended or booked by the public.
Dance performance venues datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Dance rehearsal studios (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide bookable studios for the dance sector. Spaces within drama/dance/music schools are not included unless they are publicly bookable spaces.
Dance rehearsal studios datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Grassroots Music Venues (data captured in September 2022)
Venues defined as grassroots set out by the Music Venue Trust and the GLA.
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: Music Venue Trust
Credit for use: GLA
Music Venues (All) (data captured in September 2022)
Music venues All includes: Arena and stadium, concert halls, GMVs, Music bar and pub (revised definition), Music restaurant and cafes, Arts and multi-purpose centres, Occasional Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Music Spaces. Changes to subcategories mean the 2018 and 2022 datasets aren’t directly comparable.
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: Nordicity, with data sourced from Music Venue Trust, Resident Advisor, and consultations with industry members.
Credit for use: GLA
Music rehearsal studios (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide publicly bookable studios for musicians. Spaces within drama/dance/music schools are not included unless they are publicly bookable spaces.
Music rehearsal studios datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Music recording studios (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide a specialised facility for sound recording, mixing and audio production of music.
Music recording studios datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Nightclubs (data captured in September 2022)
A late-night venue, closing post-midnight, often with DJs or live music, with music/dancing and entertainment a primary focus for the business and consumers who go there.
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: Nordicity, with data sourced from Music Venue Trust, Resident Advisor, and consultations with industry members
Credit for use: GLA
Textile design (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings where businesses that provide services to the fashion industry and other creative sectors, such as textile design, furniture, interiors, etc. Business activities include processes such as the printing and dyeing of textiles, embroidery, knitting, etc.
Textile design datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Set and exhibition design and building (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings used for the design and fabrication of larger-scale scenery for film, fashion, TV, theatre and other creative sectors. Businesses may be highly specialised or cater to a range of sectors and often provide both design and fabrication services in house.
Set and exhibition design and building datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Prop and costume making (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are used by businesses involved in the making and hiring of props and costumes for film, theatre, TV and other creative sectors. This includes puppetry, automation and motion control of props and other hyper-specialised production needs.
Prop and costume making datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Jewellery design and manufacturing (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which provide space for jewellery design, making and manufacturing services.
Jewellery design & manufacturing datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Fashion and design manufacturing (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings are used for fashion and textiles manufacturing businesses. They provide specialised design, artistic creation and other manufacturing. These businesses are mostly involved in the design of fashion apparel and accessories, although some more directly engage with manufacturing processes for the fashion industry.
Fashion and design manufacturing datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Making and manufacturing for the creative industries (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Businesses which are providing specialised manufacturing services and/or products to a range of creative sectors. These include CNC cutting, model-making, 3D production, woodcraft and timber product manufacturing, joinery and fabrication, welding, sheet metal cutting, printing, etc.
Making and manufacturing datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Museums and public galleries (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings used for museum collections. This includes art museums, history and other specialised museums. This excludes open-air museums, activities of commercial art galleries, restoration of works of art and museum collection objects, activities of libraries and archives. Art museums differ from commercial art galleries in that they usually have permanent collections or endowments and do not try to sell the artworks on a regular basis.
Museums and public galleries datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Commercial galleries (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are used by for-profit and privately-owned art galleries.
Commercial galleries datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Led by: WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Arts centres (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are used for multi-use/multi-artform purposes. Providing three or more of the following facilities: performing arts space, visual art gallery space, museum facilities, cinema space, education space and/or rehearsal studios, archives and/or library facilities. The space must offer some professional programming of multiple artforms (performing or visual arts) alongside community programming.
Art centres datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Led by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in collaboration WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Cinemas (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which have a fixed screen for cinema projection where tickets are available for the public to purchase.
Cinemas datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Led by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in collaboration with WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Libraries (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings used for public and community libraries. This excludes libraries affiliated with higher education institutions.
Libraries datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Greater London Authority (GLA) led research based on DCMS Libraries Taskforce data
Credit for use: DCMS Libraries Taskforce and GLA
LGBTQ+ Venues (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings used as cultural venues which operate at night time for use by the LBGTQ+ community. This also includes venues that regularly programme LGBTQ+ nights.
LGBTQ+ Venues datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Led by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in collaboration with LGBTQ+ Venues Forum and WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA
Archives (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
Buildings which are used for archives which are open to the public. There may be more than one archive held on each site.
Archives datanote (PDF)
How the data was compiled: Greater London Authority (GLA) led research based on National Archives dataset
Credit for use: National Archives and GLA
Summary Note PDF (data captured in the spring & summer of 2022)
How the data was compiled: Commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) led by WMT Urban Research Unit
Credit for use: GLA