The Latest Data: What Makes Sheffield City Region a Great Location for Logistics Businesses?
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
The following interactive charts show how Sheffield City Region measures up against major competitor UK logistics locations, based on key property and workforce metrics:
(Hover over the graphics to view the numbers)
1. Property Costs
Logistics properties cost less in Sheffield City Region than in major competitor UK locations...
Source: Colliers. Estimated achievable open market rents per annum for 200k sq ft + 'Big Sheds' in prime industrial locations, as at Feb 2015.
2. Land Costs
Land for logistics and distribution facilities costs less in Sheffield City Region than in major competitor UK locations...
Source: Colliers,2015. Based on prime locations only for 10+ acres.
3. Land Availability
Sheffield City Region offers a large portfolio of available land for the development of logistics and distribution facilities. According to local government sources, land is currently available for up to 12 million sq ft of logistics properties.
Land Available for Logistics Development in Sheffield City Region:
Land Available for Logistics Development in Sheffield City Region:
4. Labour Costs
Labour costs are more competitive in Sheffield City Region than in major competitor UK locations...
Source: ONS - Gross Pay by Workplace**
5. Labour Availability
Sheffield City Region has a larger potential logistics workforce (as % of total workforce) than major competitior UK locations, based on key ONS metrics including 'Workers in Elementary Occupations'...
Source: ONS**
6. Connectivity Benefits
Sheffield City Region's property and workforce advantages are complemented by fast connectivity to key UK markets and transport terminals, and global connectivity via the City Region's Multimodal Logistics Hub.
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Find Out More
More information about Sheffield City Region's Key Location Benefits for Logistics & Distribution Businesses can be found in Logistics Hub UK's latest presentation:Download our presentation from the the Logistics Hub UK homepage
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*Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK Government
**Sheffield City Region data is for the City Region's key 'logistics and distribution' districts: Chesterfield, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Barnsley & Rotherham.
