Leeds has become the UK’s third largest city, experiencing rapid growth over the past 30 years. Traditionally Leeds’ economy was based on the large textiles industry synonymous with the area. It now houses some of the UK’s largest companies and has become an important business hub in the North of England providing a link between London and the rest of the UK. This is demonstrated by the planned HS2 rail link, which will further improve transport links and communications with the capital.

Leeds is also a thriving metropolitan area, with two Universities and a bustling social life it is the ideal location for some of the country’s top young professionals. This pool of skilled, educated workers has helped propel it to new heights and develop its financial and creative industries.

Towngate own various industrial units to let in Leeds, many of which are close to its bustling city centre. Thanks to the M621 motorway which circles the city there are fantastic links to the wider national motorway network, with Leeds sitting at the Junction of the M62 and M1. This further helps build strong links with London to the South, and Newcastle and Scotland to the North.

Towngate also own various offices to let in Leeds, including 4 High Court which sits in the popular ‘Calls’ area of the city. This provides tenants with an envious location close to the City Centre, its transport links and its various social amenities. These office spaces are fantastic opportunity for both established businesses and new start-ups to place themselves within one of the UK’s largest and most rapidly developing cities.

30years

of rapid growth

77percent

of workforce are in private sector

4

universities in the area

Motorway links

Leeds benefits from excellent motorway links