Abbey Retail Park is Barking's principal out-of-town retail destination, strategically located on the A13 corridor with excellent visibility and vehicle access. The retail park attracts major national tenants and serves a wide catchment across East London and into Essex. Nearby industrial and trade counter space along the A13 corridor benefits from excellent last-mile logistics connectivity, while the surrounding area is seeing intensification of commercial use as land values respond to growing demand. For investors, the park and its environs represent a significant commercial property opportunity.
Abbey Retail Park's open A1 consent supports strong tenant demand from national retailers seeking affordable East London space. Retail warehouse rents of £25-35 per zone A square foot with yields of 6-7% make it attractive for income-focused investors. The surrounding industrial corridor benefits from surging last-mile logistics demand, with industrial rents rising sharply year on year. Investor interest in the A13 corridor remains strong for both retail warehouse and industrial assets, underpinned by the area's strategic position.
Ongoing investment in retail park infrastructure and tenant mix. Surrounding industrial land being intensified for last-mile logistics. A13 corridor attracting major logistics operators. Potential for mixed-use intensification on retail warehouse sites as planning policies evolve.
Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank & Bank of Scotland, with direct lender relationships across Greater London.