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Harpur Centre Horne Ln

1,805 - 23,066 SF of Retail Space Available in Bedford MK40 1TJ

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Highlights

  • The Harpur Centre is the primary shopping centre located within the heart of the country town of Bedford, just 28 miles west of Cambridge.
  • Offering excellent transport links being easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and A1 to the east.
  • Benefits from 11,000 students study at Bedford College, with new pedestrian bridge link leading to Harpur Centre.
  • This principal shopping destination welcomes 5.2 million footfall a year to the site, with a 314,000 primary catchment area.
  • Bedford is within the London commuter belt with direct access to London St Pancras Station from Bedford Train Station in just 40 minutes.

Space Availability (4)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Rent Type
  • Ground, Ste 16
  • 1,805 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $31.86 /SF/YR $2.66 /SF/MO $342.96 /m²/YR $28.58 /m²/MO $4,793 /MO $57,512 /YR
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 16
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

The unit is situated in a prime trading position within the central concourse of the scheme adjacent to Boots and opposite Starbucks, Superdrug and Vison Express. The unit is to be extended to take in an adjacent escalator area to improve the frontage and visibility of the premises. New full height glazed frontage with the potential for outside mall seating. The central concourse links directly via stairs and a lift, providing ease of access to the lower level of the scheme which includes Energy Fitness, Putt Putt Noodle, WH Smith and 92 dedicated customer car parking spaces. Other nearby retailers include Pandora, Yours, Warren James, Card Factory, Euro change and Greggs

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - B
  • Professional Lease
  • Ample display frontage
  • Big name traders clsoe by
  • Prime trading position
  • Ground, Ste 29
  • 2,596 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $14.77 /SF/YR $1.23 /SF/MO $158.98 /m²/YR $13.25 /m²/MO $3,195 /MO $38,341 /YR
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 29
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
30 Days

This space comprises 1,676 sq ft on the ground floor and 920 sq ft on the first floor. The unit is situated on the West Mall adjacent to Yours and opposite Primark. The West Mall is the main link between The Harpur Centre and The Howard Centre, providing a high level of footfall.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Security System
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • High Ceilings
  • Common Parts WC Facilities
  • On parking available
  • Security system in place with CCTV
  • Ample display frontage
  • Ground, Ste Store 4
  • 6,984-14,813 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Negotiable
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Store 4
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

This unit is can be subdivided, and benefits from being opposite the recent Riverside Development, as well as along Harpur Street. It provides a large retail area measuring 6,984 sf with an additional 7,829 sf to the first floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Highly Desirable End Cap Space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Energy Performance Rating - E
  • Ample display frontage
  • Air conditioning
  • Storage space to the first floor
  • Ground, Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02)
  • 1,872-3,852 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Negotiable
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02)
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

The unit is currently under construction, and is situated on Harpur Street, and benefits from the pedestrianised Harpur Square; the main throughway to the Highstreet as well as the Riverside Development. The unit will benefit from a listed facade as well as potential for external seating onto Harpur Square.

  • Use Class: E
  • Highly Desirable End Cap Space
  • High End Trophy Space
  • Secure Storage
  • Ample display frontage
  • External seating
  • Storage area
Space Size Term Rental Rate Rent Type
Ground, Ste 16 1,805 SF Negotiable $31.86 /SF/YR $2.66 /SF/MO $342.96 /m²/YR $28.58 /m²/MO $4,793 /MO $57,512 /YR Fully Repairing & Insuring
Ground, Ste 29 2,596 SF Negotiable $14.77 /SF/YR $1.23 /SF/MO $158.98 /m²/YR $13.25 /m²/MO $3,195 /MO $38,341 /YR Fully Repairing & Insuring
Ground, Ste Store 4 6,984-14,813 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Negotiable
Ground, Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02) 1,872-3,852 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Negotiable

Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 16

Size
1,805 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$31.86 /SF/YR $2.66 /SF/MO $342.96 /m²/YR $28.58 /m²/MO $4,793 /MO $57,512 /YR
Rent Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

The unit is situated in a prime trading position within the central concourse of the scheme adjacent to Boots and opposite Starbucks, Superdrug and Vison Express. The unit is to be extended to take in an adjacent escalator area to improve the frontage and visibility of the premises. New full height glazed frontage with the potential for outside mall seating. The central concourse links directly via stairs and a lift, providing ease of access to the lower level of the scheme which includes Energy Fitness, Putt Putt Noodle, WH Smith and 92 dedicated customer car parking spaces. Other nearby retailers include Pandora, Yours, Warren James, Card Factory, Euro change and Greggs

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - B
  • Professional Lease
  • Ample display frontage
  • Big name traders clsoe by
  • Prime trading position

Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 29

Size
2,596 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$14.77 /SF/YR $1.23 /SF/MO $158.98 /m²/YR $13.25 /m²/MO $3,195 /MO $38,341 /YR
Rent Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
30 Days

This space comprises 1,676 sq ft on the ground floor and 920 sq ft on the first floor. The unit is situated on the West Mall adjacent to Yours and opposite Primark. The West Mall is the main link between The Harpur Centre and The Howard Centre, providing a high level of footfall.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Security System
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • High Ceilings
  • Common Parts WC Facilities
  • On parking available
  • Security system in place with CCTV
  • Ample display frontage

Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Store 4

Size
6,984-14,813 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
Negotiable
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

This unit is can be subdivided, and benefits from being opposite the recent Riverside Development, as well as along Harpur Street. It provides a large retail area measuring 6,984 sf with an additional 7,829 sf to the first floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Highly Desirable End Cap Space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Energy Performance Rating - E
  • Ample display frontage
  • Air conditioning
  • Storage space to the first floor

Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02)

Size
1,872-3,852 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
Negotiable
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

The unit is currently under construction, and is situated on Harpur Street, and benefits from the pedestrianised Harpur Square; the main throughway to the Highstreet as well as the Riverside Development. The unit will benefit from a listed facade as well as potential for external seating onto Harpur Square.

  • Use Class: E
  • Highly Desirable End Cap Space
  • High End Trophy Space
  • Secure Storage
  • Ample display frontage
  • External seating
  • Storage area

Service Types


The rent amount and service type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The service type will vary depending upon the services provided. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each service type.

1. Fully Repairing & Insuring: All obligations for repairing and insuring the property (or their share of the property) both internally and externally.

2. Internal Repairing Only: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

3. Internal Repairing & Insuring: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs and insurance for internal parts of the property only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

4. Negotiable or TBD: This is used when the leasing contact does not provide the service type.

TENANTS AT Harpur Centre

  • Tenant
  • Description
  • SIZE
  • MOVE DATE
  • UK Locations
  • Reach
  • Primark
  • Unisex Apparel
  • -
  • -
  • 298
  • International
  • Boots
  • Drug Store
  • -
  • 03/1977
  • 2,877
  • International
UK Locations
Reach
2,877
International

Boots is the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer. For over 170 years, they’ve listened, learned and innovated, and continue to challenge ourselves to improve their products and services every day. Over recent years, Boots has evolved at pace to transform into an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail business, serving millions of customers and patients every day. With loads of stores ranging from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores, their purpose is to support their customers and patients through every stage of their lives. They put their customers in control of their health and wellbeing and aim to unlock the beauty in everyone with our unrivalled depth and breadth of product offering.

  • Starbucks
  • Coffee
  • -
  • 10/2018
  • 1,889
  • International
UK Locations
Reach
1,889
International

Starbuck's story begins in 1971 along the cobblestone streets of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. It was there where Starbucks opened its first store, offering fresh-roasted coffee beans, tea and spices from around the world for their customers to take home. Their name was inspired by the classic tale, “Moby-Dick,” evoking the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders. Starbucks would soon expand to Chicago and Vancouver, Canada and then on to California, Washington, D.C. and New York. By 1996, they would cross the Pacific to open their first store in Japan, followed by Europe in 1998 and China in 1999. Over the next two decades, they would grow to welcome millions of customers each week and become a part of the fabric of tens of thousands of neighborhoods all around the world. In everything they do, they are always dedicated to Their Mission: With every cup, with every conversation, with every community - they nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection.

  • Greggs
  • Bakery
  • -
  • 08/2015
  • 4,192
  • National
UK Locations
Reach
4,192
National

Greggs have been around for over 80 years building a reputation for offering great quality, freshly prepared food at low prices with friendly service. They are a much-loved and trusted brand that is for everyone and available to serve their customers wherever, whenever and however they choose.

  • Pandora
  • Jewelry/Watches
  • -
  • 07/2014
  • 306
  • International
UK Locations
Reach
306
International

Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at accessible price points Pandora jewelry is sold in countries throughout the globe. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs people worldwide and crafts its jewelry at three crafting facilities in Thailand using mainly recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing recycled silver and gold for all of its jewelry, just as the company has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030.

  • Specsavers
  • Optical
  • -
  • 05/2011
  • 1,271
  • International
  • WHSmith
  • Stationery
  • -
  • -
  • 919
  • International
UK Locations
Reach
919
International

With hundreds of stores on the high street and even more travel stores at airports, train stations, hospitals, workplaces and motorway services, WHSmith is one of the UK's leading retail groups and a household name. The first newsagent in the Smith family name opened in 1792, and the company, WHSmith, was created in 1828. WHSmith.co.uk was launched in 1999. You probably know them best for books, newspapers and stationery. Now, thanks to their carefully chosen partners, they offer an increasingly wide choice of goods through their stores and website. Beyond the UK they continue to open stores in airports, railway stations, hospitals and shopping malls across Australia, South East Asia, India and the Middle East.

Tenant Description SIZE MOVE DATE UK Locations Reach
Primark Unisex Apparel - - 298 International
Boots Drug Store - 03/1977 2,877 International
Starbucks Coffee - 10/2018 1,889 International
Greggs Bakery - 08/2015 4,192 National
Pandora Jewelry/Watches - 07/2014 306 International
Specsavers Optical - 05/2011 1,271 International
WHSmith Stationery - - 919 International

PROPERTY FACTS FOR Horne Ln , Bedford, BDF MK40 1TJ

Min. Divisible 1,805 SF
Center Type District
Parking 199 Spaces
Stores 34
Center Properties 2
Frontage
Midland Road
  • Harpur Street
  • Horne Lane
Gross Leasable Area 286,951 SF
Total Land Area 5.70 AC
Year Built 1976

About the Property

The Harpur Centre, Bedford’s premier shopping centre, is open seven days a week with over 30 stores trading over two levels. The Harpur Centre is situated in the heart of Bedford and is the principal shopping centre within the town anchored by Primark, Boots and. Other notable tenants include Energie Fitness, Starbucks, Greggs, Vodafone, Specsavers, Geek Retreat. The Shopping centre has recently undergone a five-million pound internal and external refurbishment including new flooring throughout, signage, lighting, increased ceiling heights and W.C. facilities. The Centre also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the Harpur Centre. The Harpur Centre provides a natural link between Midland Road and the main town centre through to the Riverside Leisure scheme which is anchored by a seven-screen Vue Cinema. The tenant lineup also includes Wagamama, Zizzi, Anytime Fitness, Albero Lounge and Miller & Carter. Bedford is located 49 miles northwest of London, and easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and A1 to the east.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Atrium
  • Food Court
  • Property Manager on Site

Marketing Brochure

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 Mile
3 Mile
5 Mile
2022 Population
46,278
141,338
169,601
2027 Population
47,879
146,063
175,299
2022-2027 Projected Population Growth
3.5%
3.3%
3.4%
Median Age
33.9
37.7
38.9
Daytime Employees
26,039
58,782
68,181
Total Businesses
5,879
11,042
12,938
Average Household Income
£30,261
£34,572
£37,100
Median Household Income
£35,555
£39,272
£42,137
2022 Households
19,564
57,508
68,782

Nearby Major Retailers

Farmfoods
Zizzi
Wagamama
eurochange
Miller & Carter
Nando's
Tesco Extra
Santander
Costa Coffee
Iceland

Leasing Teams

Leasing Teams

+44 20 7478 4965
Contact
Sam Mowbray, Surveyor - Restaurant & Leisure
+44 20 7478 4965
Contact
Sam joined Lunson Mitchenall as a Graduate Surveyor in Summer 2021. He works in the Restaurant and Leisure Team having previously worked in office agency having completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Reading.

As part of the Restaurant and Leisure Team, Sam works on a mixture of leasing and acquisition work in shopping and leisure developments throughout the UK.
Outside of work Sam enjoys playing and watching almost all sports and socialising as much as possible.
+44 20 3828 8542
Contact
Damian Sumner, Retail Partner
+44 20 3828 8542
Contact
Damian was formerly Head of Retail at JLL, he joined the bf team in 2017 as a Partner in our Retail + Leisure team. He is a Chartered Surveyor and has worked for some of the industry’s leading firms, bringing with him 30 years’ experience.

He has been involved in market leading instructions during the course of his career and at bf, has been responsible for developing our shopping centre leasing business.

His worth ethic, industry knowledge and extensive contacts has allowed Damian to expand our platform of both landlord and occupier clients, providing them with exemplary service to achieve the best results.

About the Owner

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  • Listing ID: 27979898

  • Date on Market: 3/15/2023

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: Horne Ln, Bedford MK40 1TJ

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