SET is pleased to announce that we’re opening early viewings for SET Saffron Hill, our new centre in Farringdon, with 34 private studios across two floors. Studios are small to medium-sized, priced between £256–£576 PCM, inclusive of rates and utilities, and will be available to move into from 1 November 2026.
Located at 14b Cross Street, SET Saffron Hill is just a few minutes’ walk from Farringdon Station, one of the most well-connected stations in London. All studios are located across Floors 7 and 8, with lift access available throughout the building.
The centre is currently being fitted out ahead of the November opening, but we’re opening viewings now so prospective members can come and see the spaces, and reserve a studio in advance.
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Studio sizes & pricing
As a member of the London Affordable Artist Studio Network (LAASN), SET is committed to providing genuinely affordable and accessible workspace for artists in the city.
All studios at Saffron Hill are small to medium-sized and are priced at £1.60 per sqft PCM, ranging ranging £256-£576 PCM, inclusive of rates and utilities. This covers utilities, cleaning of communal areas, 24/7 access and refuse.
During your viewing, you’ll be able to see the available studios and their exact sizes and prices, and speak to a member of the SET team about finding a space that works for you and your practice.
Move-in & contract details
- Move-in: Studios will be available to move into from 1 November 2026.
- Length of contract: The initial studio agreement is for 18 months, with a break option after 12 months. If the break option isn’t used, the agreement continues until the end of the 18-month term, followed by a three-month rolling agreement.
- Studio upkeep: In keeping with our DIY roots, our centres are maintained through a collaborative model. While SET manages the building and communal facilities, the day-to-day upkeep, cleanliness, and internal maintenance of your individual studio are entirely your responsibility.
- Maintenance & support: SET provides support for standard structural repairs free of charge. However, because we are a charity operating with limited resources, lead times for non-urgent or cosmetic repairs can be significant.
- Heating & Wi-Fi: The building does not currently feature central heating. Wi-Fi is not yet available as the centre is still being built out, but we’re working to have the new system installed and operational as soon as possible.
Reserving a studio
Viewings are now open on Tuesday 29 September and 6 October. If you’re interested in a studio, please book a viewing via the link below.
Please note that studios are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning the studio is reserved for the first person to pay the required deposit, rather than simply the first person to attend a viewing. A one-month deposit must be paid on the day of your viewing to secure your chosen studio. The studio will only be reserved once we have received the deposit.
Monthly studio payments are separate from your deposit and will begin from 1 November, when the studios are available to move into. This means you can reserve your studio in advance, pay the deposit at your viewing, and have some time to serve notice on your existing workspace before your monthly SET payments begin.
Please note that paying the deposit does not automatically confirm the reservation. All studio reservations are subject to your proposed use of the studio meeting SET’s health and safety and insurance requirements.This means that, for safety and insurance reasons, some activities aren’t permitted, including public events, hot works, live/amplified music without soundproofing, spray painting, tattooing, beauty treatments, or commercial client-facing activities.
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