Retail premises to let in Unit 8 Portland Walk, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria LA14

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit (there is a substantial first floor accommodation which is being split from the ground floor retail space but could be made available if required and extends to in excess of 4,000 sq ft - further details are available on request. The property has a substantial frontage to Portland Walk and the benefit of rear servicing

The property which is shown for identification purposes on the enclosed street traders plan is situated in a 100% prime retail location on Portland Walk, with the benefit of rear servicing. The property is immediately adjacent to premises occupied by New Look and with other occupiers including jd Sports, Waterstones, Boots the Chemist, Vodafone, Game, Clinton, Hays Travel and Card Factory adjacent. In addition, the former Debenhams department store and adjoining retail unit has been purchased by BAE Systems and it is anticipated that a significant number of employees will be based in this area from 2024. In addition, planning has recently been submitted for a £25m refurbishment of the indoor market hall and creation of a new town square 'Stephen Square' at the entrance to the Market Hall. In addition, there are plans for construction of a new university campus for the University of Cumbria which will house approximately 2,000 students.

100% Prime Retail location

Shipyard workforce increasing from 10,000 to approx 17,000

New University of Cumbria Campus under construction - 2,500 students

£25m Towns Deal investment including new indoor market food hall adjacent

Approx 900 graduates and apprentices being recruited