Corporate Housing in London

Learn about the top employers in London and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

National Health Service (NHS)
The publicly funded healthcare system that delivers hospital, primary, community and emergency care across the UK (with separate NHS organisations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). In London, numerous NHS trusts, hospitals and community services employ large numbers of clinicians, support staff and administrators, making the NHS the country’s largest single employer.

UK Government (Civil Service)
Central government departments, ministries and executive agencies headquartered in London employ large numbers of civil servants working on policy, regulation, public administration and delivery of national services. The Civil Service spans functions such as taxation, justice, defence, diplomacy and social policy and represents one of the city’s biggest employer groups.

HSBC Holdings plc
A London-headquartered multinational bank that provides retail, commercial, private and investment banking services around the world. It operates a broad international network connecting customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East, supporting cross-border trade and global finance.

Barclays plc
A British multinational bank based in London offering retail and business banking, credit cards, wealth management and investment banking services. Barclays serves individual and institutional clients globally and maintains major operations and corporate functions in the city.

BP plc
A London-headquartered global energy company active across oil and gas exploration and production, refining and marketing, and increasingly in low-carbon energy investments and renewables. BP is a major corporate employer in London with significant corporate, trading and technical operations based in the city.

Explore the diverse transport options available in London, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- London Underground (Tube) - 11-line metro network serving central and suburban London with zonal fares, Oyster/contactless payment, Night Tube service on select lines at weekends and wide interchange with other modes.
- Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) - High-capacity east–west rail service through new central tunnels linking Heathrow, central London and eastern suburbs to reduce journey times and increase capacity.
- London Overground - Orbital and suburban rail network linking many suburbs and key interchanges; integrated with Tube fares and Oyster/contactless.
- Docklands Light Railway (DLR) - Automated light metro serving East and Southeast London including Canary Wharf, Greenwich and London City Airport with step-free access on most stations.
- National Rail (commuter and regional services) - Multiple train operators serving London’s major termini (e.g., Paddington, King's Cross, Liverpool Street, Waterloo, Euston, St Pancras) providing suburban, regional and long-distance services.
- Tramlink - Light-rail network concentrated in South London (Croydon area) connecting local centres and rail stations.
- London Buses - Extensive day and night bus network across all boroughs, accessible low-floor fleet, Oyster/contactless payment and daily/weekly fare capping.
- Night Bus Network - Overnight bus routes providing 24-hour links across the city where Night Tube does not operate.
- River Services - Thames commuter and leisure boat services operating from multiple piers, supplementing road and rail connections along the river corridor.
- Emirates Air Line (cable car) - River-crossing gondola linking Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks for short cross-river journeys and visitor access.
- Santander Cycles (public bike hire) - Dock-based bike-share scheme for short trips with many docking stations across central and inner London.
- Dial-a-Ride and community transport - Door-to-door accessible services for eligible disabled and mobility-impaired users, run by TfL and local authorities.
- Contactless and Oyster ticketing - Widely used pay-as-you-go and Travelcard options across modes with zonal fares and daily/weekly caps for cost control.

Major Highways
- M25 - London orbital motorway encircling Greater London and connecting to multiple radial motorways.
- M1 - Major route linking London to the Midlands and north of England.
- M4 - Westbound motorway connecting London with Heathrow, Reading, Bristol and onward to Wales.
- M11 - Northeast motorway connecting London with Cambridge and East Anglia.
- M3 - Southwest motorway linking London with Surrey and Hampshire, continuing toward Southampton.
- M40 - Northwest route connecting London with Oxford and the Midlands.
- A1(M) - Primary northbound route out of London toward Hertfordshire and further north.
- A2 / A20 - Southeastern radial routes providing access toward Kent and Channel ports.
- A3 - Southwest artery connecting central London to Surrey and Portsmouth.
- A4 - Major westbound route through west London toward Heathrow and the west.
- A40 - West and northwest route linking central London to West London and beyond.
- A406 (North Circular) - Key inner orbital road serving North and Northwest London for cross-city road movements.
- A205 (South Circular) - Southern inner orbital route serving several south London boroughs (largely non-continuous and slower than the North Circular).

Cycling Infrastructure
- Protected cycleways and Cycle Superhighways - Network of segregated and painted cycle lanes (branded as Cycleways/Cycle Superhighways and quieter route networks), expanded docking for Santander Cycles and dedicated facilities on major corridors to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Elizabeth Line full opening (Crossrail) - Central core and through-services now operational, substantially increasing east–west capacity and cutting journey times.
- Night Tube restoration and service recoveries - Night Tube services and extended weekend services restored after pandemic reductions, improving 24-hour connectivity.
- Station upgrades and step-free access programme - Major works (including Bank, Tottenham Court Road and other station projects) and ongoing accessibility upgrades to increase step-free access across the network.
- ULEZ expansion and low-emission policies - Expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone and related measures to improve air quality and influence modal shift away from polluting vehicles.
- Bus fleet electrification and zero-emission rollout - Rapid conversion of many bus routes to electric or hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions and improve local air quality.
- Cycleway expansion and active travel schemes - Continued roll-out of protected cycle routes, junction improvements, and schemes to support safer cycling and micromobility rental trials.
- E-scooter rental trials and micromobility regulation - TfL-supported rental e-scooter trials in permitted boroughs to test shared micromobility as a first/last-mile option.
- Signalling, rolling stock and capacity upgrades - Ongoing modernisation programmes (including new trains and signalling in stages) aimed at increasing capacity and reliability on key Underground and suburban corridors.
- Silvertown Tunnel (planning and delivery phase) - New river crossing project being progressed to reduce congestion at Blackwall Tunnel and improve resilience on east London road corridors.

As a global business centre, London attracts corporate travellers and relocating professionals from every industry. With frequent team deployments, shifting project timelines, and work spread across zones, businesses need accommodation that supports changing needs without logistical headaches.

That’s where Comfy Workers comes in. We offer flexible corporate housing throughout London, designed for professionals and business teams needing reliable, serviced accommodation. Whether you’re housing one person or a team, for a week or a year, our self-contained properties in accessible areas provide the convenience, comfort, and flexibility your company needs to stay focused on the work—not the logistics.