Why Northampton?

NORTHAMPTON DEMOGRAPHICS

Northampton’s central location at the heart of the UK’s road network has made it a premier logistics hub. The immediate Crow Lane area already hosts major occupiers including Royal Mail, Booker, Synergy and Carshop, reinforcing its reputation as a proven distribution location.

75%

of the workforce in the services sector

£592

Average weekly pay in Northamptonshire of £592 – lower than the national average of £640

8.7%

High work force in manufacturing sector of 8.7% (compared to 7.3% in England)

243,511

Northampton working population of 243,511 (working population 69%)

785,200

Northampton has a population of 785,200 (population within 1 hour drive of 5,640,633)

2.4%

Unemployment rate of 2.4% compared to 3% in the UK

WHY CHOOSE NORTHAMPTON FOR YOUR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS?

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Hillwood Park is located adjacent to the A45 dual carriageway, providing immediate access to Junction 15 of the M1 motorway just 7 minutes to the west, with direct links to the A14 (A1/M1 Link) and A43.

ESTABLISHED OCCUPIER BASE

RAIL FREIGHT ADVANTAGE

Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Terminal lies just 6 miles (10 minutes) to the west at Junction 15 of the M1, while Prologis DIRFT is 17 miles (30 minutes) to the north at Junction 18. Both terminals offer excellent access to the national rail freight network, including the West Coast Main Line.

SKILLED WORKFORCE

Northampton is a long-established industrial and logistics location, supported by a skilled resident working population of 243,511.

MODERN FACILITIES

Hillwood Park will deliver a best-in-class building incorporating the highest specification, including 15m clear internal height, 50 kN/m² floor loading, 2 mVA power supply, 30 dock level doors and a comprehensive range of sustainable features.

COST EFFICIENCY

Occupiers benefit from highly competitive operating costs in Northamptonshire, with average weekly earnings of £592 – below the national average of £640 – together with excellent access to a large and cost-effective labour pool.