SET Deptford is a 5,000 sq ft studio centre housed across two floors of a former office and hall, just five minutes from Deptford station. The space offers studios of all sizes for artists of all disciplines.
There are currently no spaces available. Join the waitlist to be notified of upcoming availability and viewing dates. Please be aware attending a viewing does not guarantee you a space.
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Studio sizes, prices and what’s included
As a member of the London Affordable Artist Studio Network (LAASN), SET has always put inclusivity and accessibility at its core.
SET Deptford offers some of the most affordable studios in South London, priced at just £1.30 per sqft PCM, all-inclusive with no hidden fees. This covers utilities, cleaning of communal areas, 24/7 access, and refuse. For information on maintenance, please see our “Studio Upkeep & Maintenance” section below.
| Studio size | Area (sq ft) | Total price range (PCM) | Recommended number of people |
| X-small | 50-60 | £60-£70 | 1 |
| Small | 100-140 | £170-£180 | 1-2 |
| Medium | 300-350 | £390-£450 | 3 |
| Large | 600-1075 | £800-£1400 | 4-5 |
*Disclaimer: Price per square foot is fixed, though final studio totals may vary fractionally depending on partitions, boarding, or other minor fit-out adjustments.
Studio upkeep and maintenance
In keeping with our DIY roots, our studios are maintained through a collaborative model. While SET manages the building and communal facilities, the day-to-day upkeep and internal maintenance of your individual studio are your responsibility. SET provides support for standard repairs free of charge. However, because we are a charity with limited resources, please be aware that lead times for non-urgent repairs can be significant. This approach is what allows us to keep our rents genuinely affordable and stable for the long term.
Move-in dates
Move-in dates will vary depending on future studio releases. Members joining via the waitlist will be notified first when new studios become available.
Who can apply
Anyone can apply. We welcome a wide range of practices including painters, writers, designers, makers, and performers.
To keep this centre connected to its local communities, priority will be given to artists living and working in Deptford and the wider Lewisham borough, with remaining studios offered more widely where capacity allows.
Please note: For safety and insurance reasons, some activities aren’t permitted at SET Deptford, including: public events, hot works, live/amplified music without soundproofing, spray painting, tattooing, beauticians, or commercial client-facing activities.
For more information, please see our FAQs.
FAQsFeatures, facilities, and membership benefits
- 20 lockable studios in a mix of sizes
- 24/7 studio access and CCTV with secure fob entry
- Access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Wi-Fi (added within the first few months)
- Limited storage and lockers, subject to availability
- Studios are offered with guaranteed workspace for six months, followed by a two-month rolling contract
- Lifetime Associate Membership, giving access to project spaces, workshops, exhibitions, and the wider SET community
Step-by-step guide to studio membership
- Join one of our waitlists for future availability.
- Wait to be contacted when new studios are released
- Have a short chat with a studio manager to answer questions and confirm eligibility – applicable to all non-existing SET studio members
- Attend your viewing and note your top three studio preferences
- Secure your studio with a full month’s rent and deposit (if you move in mid-month, this partial month will be applied to a subsequent invoice)
- Collect keys
- Move in
Got a question?
For questions about studios and pricings, please read our FAQ document.
If you have any further questions or are unable to make the viewing, please contact the SET Studio team: info@setspace.uk
Address: Akwaaba Centre, Grinling Place, Deptford, SE8 5HG