DESCRIPTION
Laurel Way Industrial Estate extends to 14,094 sq ft and is arranged across four terraced blocks, providing a total of 16 units. Units range in size from 495 sq ft to 1,551 sq ft, making the estate suitable for a variety of small to medium-sized businesses seeking workshop, light industrial, or storage accommodation.
The units are of steel portal frame construction with brick/blockwork and profiled metal cladding to the elevations. Roofs are finished with insulated panels to the upper elevations and underside, incorporating translucent roof lights to provide natural light. Each unit benefits from an electrically operated roller shutter door, with sizes ranging between 2.5m in width and 3.0m–4.0m in height. Internally, units provide reinforced concrete floors, painted block walls, and some include integral office accommodation.
Externally, the estate offers shared yards and parking areas to the front of each block. Security fencing encloses the majority of the site (excluding Unit 1A), with a tenant-controlled gated entrance from Laurel Way, ensuring secure and practical operational space in a central town location.
KEY FEATURES
- Access and Security
- Tenant-controlled gated entrance to the estate
- Security fencing to most units
- Electrically operated roller shutter loading doors
- Utilities
- Three phase electricity supply
- Mains gas and water connections
- Gas-fired warm air heaters to selected units
- Concrete floors and insulated roof panels
- Integral office accommodation available in some units
- Local Amenities
- Situated within walking distance of Bishop Auckland town centre
- High street shops, cafés, and services close by
- Asda Superstore only a 5-minute walk away
- Range of supermarkets, banks, restaurants, and leisure facilities nearby
- Road Links
- Located off Southgate Street, close to the A689 (South Church Road)
- 12 miles north-west of Darlington
- 12 miles south-west of Durham
- 25 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Excellent regional road connectivity via the A68 and A1(M)
LOCATION
Laurel Way Industrial Estate is prominently located in Bishop Auckland, a thriving market town in County Durham. Positioned just off Southgate Street, the estate benefits from excellent access to the A689, which links directly to the A68 and A1(M) motorway network. This provides strong connectivity across the North East, with Durham and Darlington both within a 20-minute drive, and Newcastle upon Tyne reachable in under 40 minutes.
Bishop Auckland itself is a well-established commercial centre with a wide range of amenities. The estate is within walking distance of the town centre, offering occupiers immediate access to shops, supermarkets, banks, cafés, and restaurants. Major retailers including Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s are all nearby, along with leisure facilities such as Bishop Auckland Leisure Centre and cultural attractions like Auckland Castle and its surrounding parklands.
The combination of a central town location, excellent road connections, and strong nearby amenities makes Laurel Way Industrial Estate a practical and convenient base for a wide range of businesses.
TERMS
A range of flexible leasing options are available. For further details, please contact us.
EPC
The EPC ratings on the available units range from A22. Copies of individual EPC's are available on request.
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