The short version: If your business is in or serves West London — Park Royal, Acton, Ealing, or out towards Watford — Wow Workspaces is the natural fit, from £650/month with parking, 1Gbps internet and 24/7 access baked in. TradeStars is the equivalent option if you’re anchored in East or South-East London (Hackney, Islington, Southwark). They barely compete on geography — they cover opposite halves of the city.
Small-warehouse and light-industrial studio space has boomed as e-commerce sellers, makers, photographers and trades outgrow the spare room but can’t justify a full commercial lease. Wow Workspaces and TradeStars are two of the names that come up most. Below is how they actually stack up on location, price, unit size and what’s included.
Location: West London vs East London
This is the single biggest difference and, for most businesses, the whole decision. Wow Workspaces is a West London specialist: units in Park Royal (Europe’s largest industrial estate and a logistics hub with fast access to the A40, North Circular and M4), Acton and Ealing, plus additional sites in Watford and Battersea. TradeStars runs its creative studios in East and South-East London — Hackney, Islington and Southwark.
If your suppliers, staff or customers are on the west side, a west-side unit saves hours of cross-London driving every week. The reverse is true if you’re an East London creative business.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Wow Workspaces West London | TradeStars |
|---|---|---|
| Primary areas | Park Royal, Acton, Ealing + Watford, Battersea | Hackney, Islington, Southwark (East/SE London) |
| Starting price | From £650/month | Varies by studio & location |
| What’s included in the price | Water, building insurance, 1Gbps internet, on-site parking & 24/7 access (electricity submetered at cost) | Utilities and amenities vary by site |
| Unit sizes | ~150–1,200 sq ft | ~100–1,000+ sq ft |
| Minimum term | 6-month flexible terms | Short-term / flexible agreements |
| On-site parking | Included | Varies by site |
| 1Gbps internet included | Yes | Varies |
| Logistics extras | Free van hire, loading bays, daily courier, on-site photo studio | Goods-in/out areas, photo & podcast studios at some sites |
| 24/7 access | Yes | Yes |
| Track record | 600+ businesses served, 4.8★ Google | Established creative-studio operator |
TradeStars figures are based on publicly available information and vary by location; check directly for a current quote. Wow figures reflect standard terms.
Price: what you actually pay
Wow’s pitch is predictability. One flat figure from £650/month covers water, building insurance, 1Gbps business internet and on-site parking — with electricity simply submetered at cost — bundling the extras that usually arrive as separate bills elsewhere. For a small e-commerce or trades business, bundling parking and gigabit internet alone can be worth well over £150/month if bought separately. TradeStars prices depend on the specific studio and location, and inclusions vary site to site, so it’s worth getting a like-for-like quote before comparing.
Who each one suits
Choose Wow Workspaces if…
You’re based in or serve West London; you need reliable parking and gigabit internet; you want logistics support (free van hire, loading bays, daily courier) for an e-commerce or trades operation; or you want a single, predictable monthly price on a flexible 6-month term.
Choose TradeStars if…
Your business and network are anchored in East or South-East London, and a Hackney, Islington or Southwark creative-studio address suits your customers and commute.
See a West London unit in person
Park Royal, Acton and Ealing units from £650/month. Flexible 6-month terms.
Book a viewingFrequently asked questions
Is Wow Workspaces cheaper than TradeStars?
Wow starts at £650/month (water, 1Gbps internet, parking, insurance included; electricity submetered at cost). TradeStars pricing varies by studio and location with different inclusions, so the honest answer is: get a like-for-like quote. Wow’s advantage is that the main costs are bundled into one predictable figure.
Does TradeStars have West London locations?
Not currently — TradeStars operates in East and South-East London (Hackney, Islington, Southwark). For West London (Park Royal, Acton, Ealing), Wow Workspaces is the direct option.
Can I get a small unit under 300 sq ft?
Yes, both offer small units. Wow units start around 150 sq ft and run up to ~1,200 sq ft; TradeStars studios start around 100 sq ft.
What’s the minimum commitment at Wow Workspaces?
6-month flexible terms, so you’re not locked into a long commercial lease.
This comparison is published by Wow Workspaces. We’ve aimed to represent TradeStars accurately using publicly available information; details change, so please verify current pricing and availability with each provider directly.