Regional Insights - Wales

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A message from our Regional Director

"Wales fuelled the industrial revolution, and this strong industrial heritage continues to thrive today. Our Welsh portfolio is diverse, including warehousing, industrial, office, retail and outdoor open spaces. Our skilled and knowledgeable regional team can offer a wide range of commercial properties and lease terms to suit your requirements."

- James Nicholas, Mileway Regional Director, Wales

Mileway in Wales

Wales is a vibrant and modern country with a rich, proud history of industry and trade. Today, there is even greater diversity across its enterprises, with a variety of modern commercial units and industrial properties supporting its growth. Indeed, the Welsh economy is in a growth stage, with disposable income, employment rates, and GVA per head all rising in 2025.

The rising demand for e-commerce is increasing competitiveness among fulfilment-based businesses. With both last mile warehouses and well-located commercial office spaces, our Welsh portfolio offers everything you need to take advantage of the country’s many opportunities.

We are constantly evolving our Welsh portfolio at Mileway to help clients keep a competitive edge. We offer strategically positioned industrial units across Wales suitable for businesses of any size or sector. This includes ideally located last mile estates to enable quicker delivery times, more streamlined operations, and happier customers.

Here is an overview of industrial and commercial activity in Wales:

Area	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Main Industries Include	Population	Employment Rate
Blaenau Gwent	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Newport, Tredegar	Main Industries Include: Manufacturing Human health and social work activities Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Population:67,000+	Employment Rate:~69.4%
Vale of Glamorgan	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Barry	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:135,000+	Employment Rate:~77.5%
Cardiff	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Cardiff	Main Industries Include: Human health and social work activities Public administration and defence; compulsory social security Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Population:383,000+	Employment Rate:~74.6%

Adapted from Office of National Statistics & NOMIS.

Warehouses, office spaces, and other commercial units for rent in Wales

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Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate

1,464 - 4,426 sq ft

Pontypool, NP4 6YW

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Skew Fields

7,843 sq ft

Pontypool, NP4 0XZ

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Wales offers great transport connections and key hubs

Our Welsh commercial properties boast excellent connectivity and proximity to major transport links. In business districts like the South Wales Valleys, a network of roads, railways, and ports provides great access to both the UK and the rest of the world. For more rural areas, roads are the most extensive and flexible network for transporting freight, with the A470 travelling from the capital, Cardiff, all the way north to Llandudno.

Wales is home to a number of major commercial ports, with the largest being Milford Haven – the third largest in the UK by volume of freight. Altogether, Welsh ports handled 11.6% of UK freight in 2023.

Major transport connections such as the M4 keep Wales connected, providing easy access to Cardiff Airport for air freight, as well as the rest of the UK. This helps make Wales an attractive choice for both growing and established industries.

Here is just a small overview of the connectivity offered by Welsh commercial property:

County	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Major Roads	Accessible Airports	Accessible Ports
Blaenau Gwent	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Newport, Tredegar	Major Roads:M4, M48	Accessible Airports:Cardiff Airport	Accessible Ports:Port of Newport
Vale of Glamorgan	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Barry	Major Roads:M4	Accessible Airports:Cardiff Airport	Accessible Ports:Barry Docks
Cardiff	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Cardiff	Major Roads:A48, M4	Accessible Airports:Cardiff Airport	Accessible Ports:Port of Cardiff

Why here, and why Mileway?

In addition to excellent transport links and commercial hubs, many businesses are drawn to Wales for the more economical rents. Businesses also benefit from support from the Welsh Government, with Business Wales helping owners start, run, and grow their operations.

Mileway understands how fulfilment helps drive success for both our clients and the wider economy. With freight transport contributing around £2.5 billion a year to the Welsh economy, it has a profound effect on the surrounding area, creating jobs and driving economic growth. Our local experts can even help you plan future scaling, with our network of industrial properties helping you expand with confidence (even if there is time left on your lease).

As part of our long-term Sustainability strategy, we are also making it a priority to refurbish our properties with energy-efficient technologies. With additions like LED lighting, we aim to reduce our impact on the environment while also helping our clients support their own ESG initiatives. With Mileway, you can go green, save money, and build your environmental credentials.

Showcase property

Skew Fields

This warehouse is strategically located in South East Wales, directly off the A4042, just south of Pontypool, within an established commercial area.

The modern semi-detached industrial/warehouse unit is of steel portal frame construction and comprises three bays. Ancillary accommodation includes a canteen, WC, and changing facilities, all of which are accessed directly from the main warehouse area. The property also offers two-storey office accommodation for administrative purposes.

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