Regional Insights - North East

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A message from our Regional Director

"Choosing to work with Mileway means working with the experts. We have a diverse selection of high-quality properties in prime strategic locations in the North East, providing flexible leasing options as well as professional property management from our team here in Gateshead. These benefits make Mileway an ideal choice for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in this dynamic region."

- Glen Spearing, Mileway Regional Director, North East

Mileway in the North East

The North East is home to some of the UK’s fastest-growing urban areas, including Tyneside, Wearside, and Teesside. This, along with the region’s large population, makes the North East an essential logistics destination. With demand for e-commerce rising all the time, last mile commercial property in the North East offers a great deal of growth potential.

Mileway offers commercial properties catering to businesses of varying sizes and sectors across the region. With transport to key road, air, and port networks, our partners are never far away from their customers.

Here is an overview of industrial and commercial activity in the North East:

Area	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Main Industries Include	Population	Employment Rate
Tyne and Wear	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Washington, Gateshead	Main Industries Include: Human health and social work activities Accommodation and food service activities Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Population:1141000+	Employment Rate:~70.1%
County Durham	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Blyth, Durham, Middlesbrough	Main Industries Include: Human health and social work activities Manufacturing Education	Population:538000+	Employment Rate:~74.5%

Adapted from Office of National Statistics & NOMIS.

Warehouses, office spaces, and other commercial units for rent in the North East

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Hertburn Industrial Estate

2,647 - 5,954 sq ft

Washington, NE37 2SG

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Modern white commercial building with large glass windows, accessible entrance, and adjacent parking spaces, including designated accessible parking spots.

Doxford Technology Park

38,465 sq ft

Camberwell House, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XN

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The North East has excellent transport links

The North East has great commercial transport connections, with busy hubs and efficient access to the rest of the UK. A network of major roads and railways connects the North East, including the East Coast Main Line, which links London to Edinburgh and runs through key cities such as Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham, and Newcastle.

Mirroring the East Coast Main Line is the A1(M), the North East’s main arterial carriageway. Running from north to south, it connects Scotland to Yorkshire and beyond, eventually meeting the M1. A second north-south dual carriageway link is provided by the A19, which serves Sunderland, Teesside, and Peterlee, before meeting the A1 at Seaton Burn.

The region is also home to several international airports, with Newcastle Airport and Teesside International Airport in Darlington giving businesses across the region access to vital transport routes worldwide. Businesses can also access major commercial ports, such as the Port of Sunderland and Port of Tyne, the latter of which contributes over £700 million annually to the region.

With such connectivity on offer, renting commercial space in the North East can help businesses enjoy faster delivery times, more efficient fulfilment, and happier customers.

Here is just a small taste of the transport links offered by commercial and industrial properties in the North East:

County	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Major Roads	Accessible Airports	Accessible Ports
Tyne and Wear	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Washington, Gateshead	Major Roads:A1, A167, A194	Accessible Airports:Newcastle International Airport	Accessible Ports:Port of Tyne
County Durham	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Blyth, Durham, Middlesbrough	Major Roads:A1	Accessible Airports:Newcastle International Airport, Teesside International Airport	Accessible Ports:Port of Sunderland

Why here, and why Mileway?

If you’re looking for a prime market outside London with ample space and more affordable rents, the North East is a fantastic place to be.

The region’s growing e-commerce penetration means consumer expectations of speed and convenience are high, and Mileway’s last mile property network empowers businesses to meet those expectations. At the same time, Mileway’s commercial office space portfolio can help you find the perfect property for managing logistics and administration.

We also make it a priority to ensure our warehouse spaces are up to date and in line with modern standards. We’re actively refurbishing our properties in order to meet demand, reduce our impact on the environment and bolster workforces through innovative design.

Showcase property

Station Lane Industrial Estate

Located close to Birtley Town Centre with easy access to the A1(M) and A167, Station Lane Industrial Estate is a prime industrial space that has recently undergone a full refurbishment.

Not only does it have LED lighting throughout, but it has also been upgraded with new roof cladding, office space, and WC facilities.

Consisting of 10 industrial units totalling an area of 68,483 sq ft, this property features on-site parking, 24-hour access, and an impressive EPC rating of B.

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