The New Distribution: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Large Distribution Warehouse Premises in England and Wales

This research addresses the deficit of empirical investigation changes in industrial and warehouse property markets UK. It uses business rates (rating list) data for England Wales to reveal quantum distribution premises over last decade. Spatio-temporal analysis using geographical information systems identifies where new have been developed examines spatial between two sectors. The focuses on development large warehouses (LDWs) investigate whether there is a pattern located close proximity junctions national highway network. Findings confirm emergence dynamic market “super sheds” areas with high levels multi-modal connectivity. comprehensive spatio-temporal all reconfigures previously recognised Midlands “Golden Triangle” Pointer” reveals rival “Northern Dumbbell” North England. Further isochrones confirms that 85% population Great Britain situated within four hours average heavy goods vehicle drive time these concentrations super sheds 60% LDWs floorspace 30 minutes’ intermodal rail freight interchanges.