Property Summary
- Area Sq ft: 4200 sq ft
Property Description
Blackburn Retail & Leisure Park – Unit at Lower Audley StreetSituated just south of Blackburn town centre on Lower Audley Street (A6177), this property offers a prominent retail/leisure unit within NewRiver's established park. The scheme spans 114,100 sq ft, anchored by key occupiers including B&M, Halfords, Jysk, Ice Arena, and Burger King, with convenient access to ASDA and 400 customer parking spaces. Its road-side frontage and proximity to Blackburn Railway Station ensure high visibility and footfall.
Unit 2 (Lower Audley Street) – Ground floor unit, approximately 4,200 sq ft (~390 sq m), fully repairing & insuring lease offered.
Asking rent: £45,000 per annum exclusive, plus service charge (£3,826.03 pa), business rates and VAT.
Lease term: Typically a 10-year effectively FRI lease.
Business rates: Rateable value £91,500 (2024), with payable rates approx £49,959 pa.
Located on a busy arterial corridor adjacent to the town centre and near the railway station—ideal for retailers seeking strong local and commuter trade.
The park benefits from an average rent of around £9.70 per sq ft, with total annual income across the park approximately £1.8 million.
Prominent frontage with excellent visibility and easy vehicular access.
Anchor tenants bring consistent footfall, supporting destination retail.
Well-sized footprint (4,200 sq ft) suitable for a variety of uses—retail, leisure, food & beverage.
Comprehensive lease structure is investor-friendly, with clear outgoings and tenant responsibilities.
To request detailed lease documentation, service charge breakdowns, business rate specifics, EPC certificates, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Fraser Bond, who specialises in retail leasing across Lancashire and the North West.
This opportunity at Blackburn Retail & Leisure Park provides a strategically positioned, fully serviced commercial space ready for immediate occupation within a successful regional scheme.