Winsford Industrial Estate is experiencing remarkable success, boasting an effectively 100% occupancy rate.
Strategically located in the heart of Cheshire, the Estate provides employment opportunities for nearly 4,000 people across a diverse range of professions contributing significantly to the local economy.
The Estate benefits from good transport links and its close proximity junction 18 and 19 of the M6 motorways and rail networks facilitates easy access to markets in Wales, the North West and Midlands.
Winsford Industrial Estate has experienced growth in several areas of development over the last 2 years to include: Winsford Gateway; Quad; Artis Park. The developments have added around 350,000 sq ft of space to the Estate.
Demand from businesses wanting to move to the Estate and from existing businesses looking to grow their premises led to the Estate’s expansion since Covid and now more land releases are planned.
The Estate offers a diverse range of premises and properties suited for various organisations. This ranges from professional start-up business incubator units to large manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics facilities. However, with 100% occupancy and no immediately available space, the only option for growing businesses seeking to expand is to look further afield or delay their plans. The current situation exerts pressure on rents and restricts growth and opportunities.
Rula Developments are awaiting planning consent for a 25,000 sq ft unit and a 75,000 sq ft unit, and strong occupier interest is already in place for the units.
Matt Pochin, Director at Legat Owen, who has been involved with the Estate for over 25 years said:
“Reaching 100% occupancy is almost unique for an industrial estate of this size.”
“The strategic medium to long-term allocation and release of land is vital for an Estate like Winsford. To-date land availability has kept pace with demand but we now need a timely approach to more land release and planning consents to avoid losing the momentum that the Estate has so successfully established.”
