Mileway has let a circa 40,000 sq ft unit on a 10‑year lease to B&Q at its Ripple Road asset in Barking, East London.
The unit will operate under B&Q’s trade‑focused brand TradePoint and is the first standalone B&Q TradePoint store in the UK designed exclusively for professional trade customers.
B&Q’s unit has undergone a comprehensive upgrade programme designed to enhance building quality, functionality and long‑term sustainability. The circa 25,000 sq ft Unit B at the site has also been fully refurbished and is available to let.
Andrew Jones, co‑head of real estate, Mileway (UK & Ireland), said: “B&Q’s decision to open its first standalone TradePoint store at Ripple Road highlights the strength and versatility of our UK last‑mile logistics portfolio. We support a wide range of occupiers and operational formats, from trade‑focused retail to urban logistics, in locations that are critical to serving major cities. This letting reflects our commitment to the active management of our assets, with targeted refurbishment programmes that enhance building quality, sustainability and long‑term performance.”
Kingsley Mack, director of property at B&Q, added: “The Ripple Road site provides the connectivity, scale and functionality we need to support our trade customers across London. The quality of the refurbished space and its proximity to key transport routes made it an ideal location for launching our first standalone TradePoint format, enabling us to serve tradespeople more efficiently and effectively.”
