Warehousing & Logistics in Luton & Stevenage
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About Luton & Stevenage
Luton & Stevenage sit at the northern edge of London's gravitational pull, close enough to service the capital same-day, yet far enough out for warehouse rents and operating costs to be meaningfully lower than anything inside the M25. Between them, the two towns straddle two of England's most important north-south arteries: the M1 and the A1(M), placing the region at a natural crossroads for goods moving between London, the Midlands and the North.
Luton's logistics credentials have strengthened significantly over the past five years. Home to London Luton Airport, the UK's fifth-busiest, the town sees over 17.5 million passengers per year and around 28,000 tonnes of cargo handled annually through the airport's dedicated Cargo Centre. According to London Luton Airport's operator, the airport supports 28,000 jobs and contributes an estimated £830 million per year to the Bedfordshire economy. More than £5 billion of inward investment is planned or underway across the town, with logistics a central pillar.
Stevenage, 15 miles to the east, adds a different dimension. Its economy is anchored by advanced manufacturing and life sciences: GSK's global R&D hub, Airbus Defence and Space and MBDA are all based here. These high-value sectors generate significant inbound and outbound logistics demand. Industrial stock is concentrated around Gunnels Wood Road near Junction 7 of the A1(M) and Pin Green to the north-east. GLP has delivered 206,280 sq ft of Grade A logistics space at G-Park Stevenage, built to net zero carbon standards.
Together, Luton and Stevenage offer a compelling combination: London proximity, airport access, dual motorway connectivity, a large and experienced labour pool and a development pipeline that includes over 2 million sq ft of new logistics space.
Why this region
London Gateway Without London Costs
One of the strongest arguments for Luton and Stevenage is the cost equation. Warehouse rents in this corridor are substantially lower than anything inside the M25, yet London is barely 30 miles away. Junction 10 of the M1 puts occupiers just 11 miles from the M25, meaning same-day service into the capital is routine. For businesses serving London-based customers without needing a London address, this means a significant saving on rent, rates and labour costs with no meaningful sacrifice in service levels. The proximity of London Luton Airport, with its dedicated cargo facilities, adds a further connectivity advantage that few outer-London locations can match.
Dual Motorway Connectivity on the M1 and A1(M)
Having both the M1 and A1(M) running through the region gives logistics operators exceptional route flexibility. The M1 provides a direct spine into the Midlands and the North West, while the A1(M) connects to the East of England, East Midlands and North East. The M25 is accessible within minutes from either road, opening up the entire South East. According to Goodman, 27.7 million consumers are within a two-hour drive of their Luton development. For hauliers, the dual-corridor geography means there is almost always an alternative route when one motorway is congested: a practical advantage that single-corridor locations cannot offer.
A Large and Logistics-Experienced Workforce
Luton has a notably high concentration of logistics employment. According to Goodman, transport and logistics accounts for 10.8% of jobs in the area, more than double the national average of 5.1%. Panattoni cites 9,000 workers skilled in transport and storage within a 45-minute drive of their Luton site. London Luton Airport alone supports 28,000 jobs across its supply chain in Bedfordshire. This deep labour pool means businesses setting up in the area are less likely to face the acute recruitment challenges that affect some more rural logistics parks. Stevenage adds a complementary skills base in advanced manufacturing and life sciences, with GSK, Airbus and MBDA all headquartered locally.
A Significant Development Pipeline
The region has one of the most active logistics development pipelines in the South East. Goodman's London Luton scheme will deliver up to 1.2 million sq ft on the former Vauxhall site at Junction 11A of the M1, with hybrid planning permission granted in April 2025 and demolition underway. Wrenbridge's Junction development at M1 Junction 10 has planning for over 630,000 sq ft across four units, with Unit 1 (221,258 sq ft) now complete and available. In Stevenage, GLP's G-Park has delivered 206,280 sq ft of Grade A net zero carbon space. For businesses seeking new, high-specification space with strong sustainability credentials, the options here are among the best in the wider London market. FLOX can help match you with providers who have available capacity across these developments.
Airport on the Doorstep: With Expansion Approved
London Luton Airport is one of the UK's busiest airports and, uniquely for a logistics region, it is physically within the area rather than a long drive away. The airport's Cargo Centre handles approximately 28,000 tonnes per year, with DHL, MNG Airlines and British Airways all running scheduled freighter operations. In February 2026, GXO announced it would operate the airport's first consolidation centre, screening all airside deliveries as part of an £11.5 million refurbishment programme expected to create 150 new jobs. The UK Government's approval of the airport's expansion from 19 million to 32 million passengers annually, granted in April 2025, is expected to significantly boost cargo capacity and create thousands of additional jobs. For businesses with time-sensitive air freight needs, this proximity is a genuine competitive advantage.
Logistics capacity availability
Overview of warehousing and transport capacity across the region
Warehouse market overview
The warehouse market across Luton and Stevenage is entering an active phase of development, driven by the region's position as a cost-effective alternative to inner London logistics locations. Luton has historically been an established industrial town, with roots in automotive manufacturing: Vauxhall Motors operated here for decades. That legacy is now being physically transformed into modern logistics infrastructure. Goodman secured hybrid planning permission in April 2025 to redevelop Vauxhall's former 60-acre aftersales warehouse into Goodman London Luton, a 1.2 million sq ft industrial and logistics park at Junction 11A of the M1, targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+ ratings, with pre-let opportunities from 200,000 sq ft. Demolition of the existing facility is underway. Adjacent to it, Panattoni Park Luton delivered two units totalling around 415,000 sq ft. Ocado Retail signed a 20-year lease on the 346,000 sq ft unit for a new Customer Fulfilment Centre. Deta Electrical took the 69,000 sq ft building. Both units are fully occupied. At Junction 10 of the M1, Wrenbridge and Morgan Stanley's Junction development has planning for over 630,000 sq ft across four Grade A units. Unit 1 (221,258 sq ft) is now complete and available. Units 2, 3 and 4 are available to pre-let. In Stevenage, supply has historically been constrained by land availability, but GLP's G-Park has delivered 206,280 sq ft of Grade A space across three units near Junction 8 of the A1(M), with the first 106,606 sq ft unit let. Wrenbridge and Fiera Real Estate's AIM scheme at Pin Green (120,000 sq ft) was targeting practical completion in Q4 2025. Nationally, Savills noted in 2025 that vacancy rates remain at their highest since 2011 and occupiers have more choices than at any point in the past decade. In this corridor however, demand for well-connected space close to London continues to absorb new Grade A supply quickly.
New developments
* Goodman London Luton (Goodman): 60-acre redevelopment of former Vauxhall site at J11A M1. Up to 1.2M sq ft of Grade A logistics space. Hybrid planning permission granted April 2025. BREEAM Excellent, EPC A+. Pre-lets from 200,000 sq ft. 7MVA power supply. Demolition underway. * Junction Logistics Park (Wrenbridge/Morgan Stanley): 37-acre gateway site at J10 M1. Four units totalling over 630,000 sq ft (units from approx. 42,000 to 310,000 sq ft). Unit 1 (221,258 sq ft) complete and available. Units 2, 3 and 4 available to pre-let. EPC A+, BREEAM Excellent. * Panattoni Park Luton (Panattoni): Two units at J11A M1: 346,000 sq ft (let to Ocado Retail on 20-year lease) and 69,000 sq ft (let to Deta Electrical). Fully occupied. * G-Park Stevenage (GLP): 206,280 sq ft across 3 units near J8 A1(M). Net zero carbon, BREEAM Excellent. Unit 1 (106,606 sq ft) let. Units from approx. 26,000 to 73,700 sq ft available. * AIM Stevenage (Wrenbridge/Fiera Real Estate): 120,000 sq ft on 5-acre Pin Green site at Wedgwood Way, Stevenage. Practical completion targeted Q4 2025. GDV approx. £40M. * Butterfield Business Park (Henry Boot): 83-acre site in Luton. Detailed planning consent granted February 2025 for new logistics space. Outline planning submitted for a further 454,000 sq ft. Build-to-suit from 45,000 to 140,000 sq ft. 16MVA power. * Centric Stevenage (Taurus/IPIF): New industrial units on Gunnels Wood Road from approx. 10,000 to 26,000 sq ft.
Transport capacity
The Luton and Stevenage corridor benefits from a well-established haulage and transport ecosystem, underpinned by dual motorway access and proximity to London. At the national and global level, operators including DHL, GXO Logistics and the former Wincanton network (now operating within GXO following the August 2025 CMA clearance) service the area, drawn by the M1/A1(M) connectivity and the concentration of distribution centres. Below the nationals sits a tier of capable regional operators. The area is home to several mid-sized haulage companies offering general haulage, pallet network services and groupage distribution across the South East and beyond. A number of regional 3PLs provide flexible warehousing in the 5,000 to 50,000 sq ft range, with services including pick-and-pack, e-commerce fulfilment and inventory management. London Luton Airport's Cargo Centre adds an air freight dimension unusual for this type of location, with DHL, MNG Airlines and British Airways all running dedicated freighter operations. The airport's new GXO-operated consolidation centre, part of an £11.5 million refurbishment, further strengthens the local logistics infrastructure. Daily trunking routes connect the area to all major UK regions. Proximity to Tilbury and London Gateway ports also supports regular container shuttle services.
Specialist capabilities
e-commerce fulfilment, automated grocery fulfilment (Ocado CFC), air cargo handling, pharmaceutical/life sciences logistics, cold chain, bonded/customs warehousing, advanced manufacturing supply chain, pick-and-pack, returns management, airport consolidation
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Luton and Stevenage offer a wide range of warehousing options. These include new-build Grade A logistics units at developments like Junction, Goodman London Luton and G-Park Stevenage; established industrial and warehouse space on estates like Gunnels Wood Park, Butterfield Business Park and Sundon Business Park; automated fulfilment centres (Ocado operates a 346,000 sq ft CFC); pharmaceutical and life sciences warehousing; and flexible smaller units for SMEs from around 1,000 sq ft upwards. Many providers also offer pick-and-pack, e-commerce fulfilment, bonded storage and temperature-controlled facilities.
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