Croydon has been named 2016’s most in demand location for office space in the UK.

CoStar 50’s 2016 Occupier Index, which measures occupier and investor activity in the UK’s 50 largest office markets, placed Croydon top of the list, which also included Uxbridge and central London in the top 10.

2016 saw a number of high-profile companies moving to Croydon. EDF relocated their global headquarters to Welleseley Road and The Body Shop brought their head office to Cherry Orchard Road.

Superdrug relocated their 500 employee head office to Sydenham Road in February and the trend looks set to continue with HMRC bringing 2,500 employees to Croydon when they make their move this summer.

Croydon councillor Tony Newman applauded the news.

He said: “It is fantastic to hear Croydon was the most in demand office location last year.

“More and more big companies are recognising the excellent transport connections and other outstanding facilities we have to offer and are moving their businesses to Croydon, bringing new jobs for local people and strengthening our local economy.”