Sandbox Containerville, Bethnal Green

Stack upon stack of upcycled shipping containers line the south bank of Regent's Canal in Bethnal Green, and behind them sits one of East London's most genuinely distinctive small business communities.

Containerville has been here since 2015, growing from 30 units to over 160 container workspaces housing everything from film producers and brand designers to doggy daycares and printers. Each container arrives fully kitted, superfast 500mb fibre broadband with its own ethernet point, multiple plug points, a heater, and a kitchenette sink with space for a mini fridge.

Outside, breakout spaces overlook the canal, and the wider estate adds bike storage, showers, on-site security and dog-friendly open areas. The surrounding neighbourhood delivers Broadway Market, London Fields, Oval Space and Bistrotheque all within easy reach. Cambridge Heath station is a 5-minute walk (Overground), Bethnal Green is 8 minutes (Central Line), and Hackney Central is 10 minutes.