London could see up to 4m sq ft of AI‑led office take‑up by 2033, according to new research from CBRE.
AI‑led occupiers are already playing an increasingly significant role in London’s tech landscape, accounting for 34% of tech sector take‑up in 2025 – up from just 4% in 2015.
Since 2015, AI‑led companies have taken around 1.5m sq ft of traditional office space across Central London, accounting for 11% of total technology sector take‑up over the period, and more than half of this space has been acquired since the beginning of 2022.
Since 2013, technology companies have signed for 17.9m sq ft of office space across Central London and at the end of 2025 CBRE was tracking 600,000 sq ft of active Central London office requirements from technology companies, representing 9% of total market demand.
Mike Gedye, head of tech sector vertical at CBRE UK, said: “What stands out from our research is the speed at which tech and AI businesses are making a footprint in London on a relatively small, or short-term lease, but upsizing significantly within 18 to 24 months. Looking ahead, we expect London’s depth of talent and established tech ecosystem to continue reinforcing its position as a global hub for technology and AI. Importantly, this demand for talent extends well beyond the technology sector, underpinning London’s long term appeal.”
