Regional Insights - Yorkshire

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A message from our Regional Director

"Yorkshire has a large and diverse economy powered by its industrial heritage, skilled workforce, and access to both local and national markets. The biggest challenge can be finding the right premises in a competitive marketplace. With excellent local knowledge and a commitment to outstanding service, our team in Leeds is well placed to help. We are confident we have the perfect commercial premises to suit your needs."

- Richard Armitage, Mileway Regional Director, Yorkshire

Mileway in Yorkshire

A fiercely proud and independent region, Yorkshire is home to the major cities of Leeds, Sheffield, and Bradford. Business and industrial districts in the region are experiencing a second industrial revolution, boosted by new technologies, emerging talent, and the availability of well-suited, efficiently connected commercial properties.

With a host of exciting new opportunities on offer, businesses looking to move to Yorkshire require well-connected spaces. Mileway’s diverse portfolio stretches from the north of Leeds down to Sheffield, and the major international port of Hull on the east coast to the Pennine hills of Huddersfield in the west.

Enjoying superb transport links and access to the wider national road network, a property in Yorkshire can keep the last mile short. Our commercial and industrial properties are up-to-date and in line with modern standards while also offering access to efficient and lucrative supply chains. Whether you are seeking central business district units or a strategic last mile warehouse, Mileway can help you find your ideal choice.

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

Area	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Main Industries Include	Population	Employment Rate
North Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:York, Harrogate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland	Main Industries Include: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Accommodation and food service activities Manufacturing	Population:635,000+	Employment Rate:~79.5%
South Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster	Main Industries Include: Human health and social work activities Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Education	Population:1,430,000+	Employment Rate:~71.7%
West Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Leeds	Main Industries Include: Human health and social work activities Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Administrative and support service activities	Population:2,435,000+	Employment Rate:~73.6%
East Riding of Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Hull (Kingston upon Hull)	Main Industries Include: Manufacturing Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Human health and social work activities	Population:355,000+	Employment Rate:~77.3%
Derbyshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Chesterfield	Main Industries Include: Manufacturing Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Human health and social work activities	Population:822,000+	Employment Rate:~75.6%
Lincolnshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Lincoln	Main Industries Include: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Human health and social work activities Manufacturing	Population:789,000+	Employment Rate:~73.6%

Adapted from Office of National Statistics & NOMIS.

Warehouses, office space, and other commercial units for rent in Yorkshire

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Sutton Fields Industrial Estate

10,558 sq ft

Bergen Way, HU7 0YQ

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Islington House

3,456 - 11,129 sq ft

Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6DB

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Yorkshire has key transport hubs and is well connected

Yorkshire enjoys superb national connectivity, being one of the UK’s major industrial hubs. The M62 motorway opens up the North of England, while the M1 allows easy access to Scotland in the north and cities like London in the south.

Local warehouses and fulfilment units also enjoy access to major ports, such as the Port of Goole or the Port of Hull, which handles in excess of 10 million tonnes of cargo per annum. These commercial docks offer reliable and resilient supply chain opportunities for onward national and international distribution.

Yorkshire is also home to several major airports, including Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). This hub boasts the UK’s longest and widest runway, meaning it can accommodate the world’s largest cargo planes. The airport processes over 100,000 tonnes of freight annually, while also offering direct access to the UK motorway network and the Humber ports.

Here are just a few more of the major transport connections available for commercial properties in Yorkshire:

County	Cities, Towns, and Districts	Major Roads	Accessible Airports	Accessible Ports
South Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster	Major Roads:A1, M1, M18, M180	Accessible Airports:Doncaster Sheffield Airport	Accessible Ports:The Humber Ports
West Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Leeds	Major Roads:A1, A58, A64, M1, M606, M62, M621	Accessible Airports:Leeds Bradford Airport	Accessible Ports:Port of Goole, The Humber Ports
East Riding of Yorkshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Hull (Kingston upon Hull)	Major Roads:M18, M62	Accessible Airports:Humberside Airport (closest major airport)	Accessible Ports:Port of Hull
Derbyshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Chesterfield	Major Roads:M1	Accessible Airports:East Midlands Airport (closest major airport)	Accessible Ports:NA
Lincolnshire	Cities, Towns, and Districts:Lincoln	Major Roads:A1077, M180, M181	Accessible Airports:Humberside Airport (closest major airport)	Accessible Ports:NA

Why here, and why Mileway?

In addition to excellent connectivity and transport links, the York region is home to some of the fastest growing cities in the UK. Increased demand from e-commerce continues to challenge expanding businesses, but Yorkshire properties offer the space and connections needed alongside more economical rents.

Mileway offers warehouses, office spaces, and other industrial properties in close proximity to major Yorkshire cities, as well as essential national and international transport links. Your local Mileway contacts can help you find local properties suited to your evolving requirements, so you can be sure to achieve smoother operations, faster delivery, and happier customers. Your contacts will even make regular on-site visits to establish genuine connections and stay up to date with your needs.

At Mileway, we’re constantly evolving and innovating. We make it a priority to refurbish our warehouses so they remain as environmentally efficient as possible. Sustainability is a core focus area, and we utilise energy-saving technology to ensure this benefits our customers. Not only does our use of technology like LED bulbs help you save money, it also supports your ESG initiatives.

Showcase property

Ripley Drive

The property comprises a modern, detached industrial unit of 15,897 sq ft, constructed with a steel portal frame. It is situated within the well-established and highly popular Normanton Industrial Estate and enjoys excellent connectivity, with Junction 31 of the M62 less than 0.5 miles away.

This modern, refurbished unit benefits externally from a private, secure concrete service yard, providing loading and parking areas with 24/7 access.

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