Railway Arches to Rent in Leeds
The Northern Gateway for ultra-affordable industrial arch space. Leeds' Southern Gateway and Brussels Street offer city-centre arches at an average of just £5/sqft — making it the cheapest major-city arch market in the UK.
£5–£12
avg rent /sqft pa
LS1, LS9, LS11
postcodes
+8%
5-year growth
Stable
market trend
About Leeds Railway Arches
Leeds provides the most affordable city-centre arch space of any major UK city. The primary clusters at the Southern Gateway and Brussels Street, running alongside the railway viaduct between Marsh Lane and the A61 ring road, offer industrial rents as low as £5 per square foot. The market is heavily industrial and trade-focused, with typical unit sizes averaging around 2,486 sqft. The Arch Company manages the bulk of the portfolio and also offers units suitable for leisure and hospitality near Leeds station to capitalise on high footfall. For businesses seeking maximum affordability in a well-connected Northern city, Leeds is the standout option.
Transport Links
- Leeds— Major hub, services to London, Manchester, Newcastle
Rent & Cost Benchmarks
How Leeds compares to the London average for a 1,000 sqft railway arch
| Metric | Leeds | London Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Rent (£/sqft pa) | £5–£12 | £20–£30 |
| Typical Rateable Value | £4,000–£14,000 | £20,000–£35,000 |
| Est. Business Rates (pa) | £1,728–£6,048 | £8,640–£15,120 |
| Service Charge (pcm) | £100–£200 | £200–£400 |
| Est. Total Cost (1,000 sqft, pa) | £6,728–£18,048 | £28,000–£45,000 |
Business Mix & Sectors
Notable Businesses
- Industrial and logistics operators
- Trade counters
- Small manufacturers
Key Landlords & Finding Space
- •The Arch Company
Tips for Finding Space in Leeds
- Walk the arch clusters in person — look for "To Let" boards that may not be listed online
- Ask existing arch tenants about upcoming vacancies — word of mouth is common
- Contact The Arch Company directly for Leeds availability
- Check Rightmove Commercial for independent agent listings
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Cheapest major-city arch rents in the UK
- +Large unit sizes averaging 2,486 sqft
- +Most units qualify for 100% SBRR
- +Major transport hub connectivity
Cons
- -Heavily industrial — limited creative or leisure scene
- -Southern Gateway feels isolated
- -Less investment than Manchester or Birmingham
- -Limited customer-facing potential
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Useful Resources
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- Business Rates Estimator
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