UK Land Estates announces £35million investment drive

UK Land Estates has announced plans to invest over £35million in the North East of England over the next two years.

Tens of millions of pounds have been ringfenced to construct over 270,000sq ft of new, Grade A industrial and warehousing space throughout 2025/2026.

Over £12million has also been set aside to refurbish and retrofit several units across its business parks spanning Northumberland to Teesside.

All of the new build developments are speculative, with over 200,000sq ft on Team Valley, and 25,000sq ft in Teesside.

Moreover, the business has – or is in the process of – securing outline consent for a further 600,000sq ft of space across its core estates.

Keith Taylor, Managing Director of UK Land Estates, said: “There is still a supply and demand imbalance in the region for high quality, well located industrial space, evidenced by our recent building programme and successful leasing activities.

“Last year, we brought several new units to market, ranging from 9,000 to 72,000sq ft, to fit a range of industry sectors and sizes and the team delivered a superb product, with most letting on or before practical completion.

“With all of our speculative schemes benefitting from both B2 and B8 consents, the flexibility caters for the increased demand for logistics and warehousing space as increasing numbers of businesses shift to trading online, but also the region’s growing advanced manufacturing and engineering industries.

“We’re blessed as a region to have an incredibly skilled workforce and great location, which is why so many businesses want to invest here, however if we are to continue building on this momentum then we must ensure we have the space available those seeking to grow or relocate here, and hopefully these develops can help us ensure that.”

The investment drive follows a £20million outlay by UK Land Estates last year, which saw five new units constructed at Team Valley Trading Estate, Teesside Estate, Nelson Park Industrial Estate and Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate.

This included a 72,898sq ft industrial and warehousing facility at Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, a new drive-thru Starbucks at Teesside Estate in addition to three speculative industrial units and a 44,000sq ft facility for LeGrand at Cramlington’s Nelson Park Industrial Estate, which is currently underway.

Taylor added: “We are one of the few developers that continue to speculatively build in the region, irrespective of some of the macro-economic challenges that face the industry.

“We own our land and have a team that can deliver quality buildings for business, creating new and refurbishing stock on existing estates where there is currently facility and infrastructure mitigates risk, while allowing us to assist our current tenant base with their business demand.

“Looking ahead, we are hopeful that this latest investment drive will further build on the £20million we’ve invested over the last two years and act as a catalyst for further economic growth across the region.”

Current Developments

L7, Intersect 19, Tyne Tunnel Estate

Intersect 19 is a strategically located development adjacent to the arterial routes of A19 Tyne Tunnel and A1058 Coast Road. These are two high quality industrial units with office space.

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  • Type: Industrial/Distribution
  • Size: Two units of 4,484 sqm (48,255 sqft) and 6,769 sqm (72,865 sqft)
  • Location: Tyne Tunnel Estate, North Shields, NE29 7UT

Current Developments

Kingsway North, Team Valley

Kingsway North is a prime location, immediately off the A1. The prestigious address is being redeveloped into distinctively designed and substantially sized industrial units.

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  • Type: Industrial / Warehouse
  • Size: 2,788 sqm (30,009 sqft) to 5,539 sqm (59,620 sq ft)
  • Location: Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0BE

Previous Developments

Enterprise House, Team Valley

Enterprise House is at the heart of Team Valley, and is currently being redeveloped to provide newly refurbished high quality office space on the first floor, and new retail units on the ground floor. 

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  • Type: Retail / Offices
  • Size: Office: Suites from 68.7 sqm (740sqft) to 158 sqm (1,700 sqft) / Retail: Units 83 sqm (893 sqft) and 84 sqm (904 sqft)
  • Location: Team Valley Trading Estate, NE11 0SR

Previous Developments

Dukesway Central, Team Valley

Dukesway Central is located between two of Team Valley’s main thoroughfares. The 10 acre site is being developed to include upto 200,000 sqft of industrial and warehouse units.

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  • Type: Industrial / Warehouse
  • Size: 1,140.5 sqm (12,276 sqft) to 2,493 sqm (26,834 sqft)
  • Location: Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 OPY

Previous Developments

Eighth Avenue West, Team Valley

Eighth Avenue West is a hi-spec industrial / distribution unit, with high office content, on this large area of land at the heart of the Team Valley.

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  • Type: Industrial / Distribution
  • Size: 4,910 sqm (52,851 sqft) - option to join site with Eighth Avenue East
  • Location: Eighth Avenue, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0TU

Previous Developments

Mammoet, Teesside Estate

Transport giant Mammoet required new state-of-the-art headquarters. The six-acre facility was built to Mammoet’s specifications.

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  • Type: Warehouse / Office
  • Size: 3,100sqm (33,480sqft)
  • Location: Plot 5
    Teesside Estate

Previous Developments

Intersect 19, Tyne Tunnel

Intersect 19 is located in the Tyne Tunnel Estate, in the commercial hub of North Tyneside.

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  • Type: Warehouse / Manufacturing
  • Size: 4,912 sqm (52,874 sqft) up to 8,187 sqm (88,125 sqft)
  • Location: Tyne Tunnel Estate

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