Retail Space FOR RENT in St James Retail Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Property Description

St James Retail Park – Price on Application
St James Retail Park on Towcester Road, Northampton, NN1 1EE is a substantial open A1 retail scheme totalling 169,755 sq ft. Owned by DTZ Investors, this well-established park features a strong tenant mix including HomeSense, DFS, The Range, McDonald’s and Starbucks. Situated just to the south-west of the town centre, the scheme lies adjacent to the A5123 Towcester Road, offering both convenient vehicular access and excellent signage opportunities.
The park draws from a primary catchment of circa 183,000 residents and a wider 30-minute drive-time population of approximately 335,000 people. Research by CACI indicates that 77 per cent of the primary catchment and 57 per cent of the secondary catchment shop in Northampton, underlining the park’s importance within the local retail ecosystem. The scheme also benefits from a 588-space car park, facilitating extended convenience and high dwell time for customers
Although no units are officially listed as available. Previous rental income evidence for the park demonstrates an average rental tone of £17.29 per sq ft, generated from contracted income of £2.59 million per annum
Applying this rent profile to potential space within the scheme indicates a rental value in line with market expectations. Interested occupiers are advised to contact Fraser Bond to explore availability, secure quoting terms and receive a lettings pack.
The park’s unit sizes vary significantly, with current occupiers spanning scales from McDonald’s in a compact drive‑thru format to The Range occupying over 35,700 sq ft. This variety highlights the scheme’s adaptability to accommodate both national anchor stores and smaller convenience-based retailers
St James represents a compelling proposition for occupiers seeking a prominent retail presence supported by strong demographic demand, high car park capacity and cohesive tenant synergy. Its layout, size, and connectivity suit operators across retail, foodservice or leisure sectors, particularly those looking to access regional trade within a strategically positioned Midlands location.
Size: up to 169,755 sq ft (unit sizes vary)
Use Class: A1 (now E under updated regime)
Price: Price on Application; rental guide circa £17.29 per sq ft subject to unit and lease terms
All data is subject to contract. Floor areas and rental values are approximate and should be confirmed during due diligence and formal enquiry.
For full lettings information, rental benchmarking, leasing terms or to arrange a site visit please contact Fraser Bond. Our team provides specialist advisory services and negotiation support tailored to both retail and leisure operators, investors, and developers in Northampton and the wider midlands market.