Business Premises

Within Hartlepool, there are various ways to acquire business premises for your new venture or expansion of your current business. Hartlepool offers a rich mix of opportunities for obtaining suitable premises by either leasing or buying. Property can be found in the form of start-up managed workspace, workshops, industrial units, retail outlets and quality office accommodation.


Managed Workspace

Hartlepool Enterprise Centre

Hartlepool Enterprise Centre offers a variety of accommodation and tailored support services catering for businesses wanting to start-up in comfortable, friendly, supportive and adaptable surroundings.

The Centre is run by Hartlepool Borough Council and offers start-up units for new businesses.

Rental costs are competitive and include rates and some utilities. Furthermore, on-site business and technical advice, guidance and signposting is available from the Centre staff who work closely with the local business start-up agencies, including Business Link. In addition, businesses can take advantage of business administration services including fax and photocopying.

The capacity of the Centre can support 150 people employed in the different units of which there are over 40. Many of the businesses that have been helped by the centre, have moved on to their own premises and are enjoying success that could not have been achieved without the supporting framework the Centre provides.

For more information or to view the facilities, please contact:

Hartlepool Enterprise Team
Hartlepool Enterprise Centre
Brougham Terrace
Hartlepool
TS24 8EY
Tel: (01429) 867677
e-mail: info@investinhartlepool.com




Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate

The Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate is managed by Hartlepool Borough Council provides workspace for both new and growing businesses.

The workshops on the Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate provide:

  • Individual business units from 46.5 sq.m (500 sq.ft)
  • Flexible tenancy arrangements
  • Business support
  • Safe, secure units and surroundings with 24hr CCTV and security fencing
  • Landscaped surroundings
  • Ample car parking facilities

For more information or to view the facilities, please contact:

Hartlepool Enterprise Team
Hartlepool Enterprise Centre
Brougham Terrace
Hartlepool
TS24 8EY
Tel: (01429) 867677
e-mail: info@investinhartlepool.com



BizSpace (Hartlepool Workshops)

BizSpace, located on Usworth Road Industrial Estate provide managed workspace for new and expanding businesses.

BizSpace can provide:

  • Individual units from 60 sq.m up to 649 sq.m
  • Flexible terms & competitive rental levels
  • Transfer between unit sizes easily arranged Conference & meeting room facilities
  • Easily accessible
  • Ample car parking facilities
  • High level of security with on-site CCTV
  • On-site management & maintenance team

For further information, please contact:
Hartlepool Workshops
Usworth Road Industrial Estate
Hartlepool
TS25 1PD
Tel: (01429) 265128
Fax: (01429) 221089
Website: www.biz-space.co.uk



Hartlepool Innovation Centre

UK Steel Enterprise managed Hartlepool Innovation Centre based on Queens Meadow Business Park offers high quality modern, state-of-the-art office and workshop accommodation for new and growing businesses. This superb, purpose built facility is suitable for a wide range of business activities. Businesses with an emphasis on technology will find the Innovation Centre an ideal base, as it is equipped with the essential tools of today's communications.

Hartlepool Innovation Centre offers:

  • 14 workshop units from 200 sq.ft up to 1,200 sq.ft
  • 30 offices from 150 sq.ft up to 800 sq.ft
  • Flexible terms
  • Reception area
  • Support Services
  • 24 hour tenant access
  • Digital telecom system
  • High level security
  • Ample free parking
  • High speed broadband connectivity
  • Well-equipped meeting rooms & conference suite
  • Informal relaxation area
  • Gym and shower complex

UK Steel Enterprise has many years of experience in supporting new and expanding businesses with tailored finance as well as quality accommodation provided with the 'easy-in, easy-out' terms that a growing business needs.

For further information, please contact:
The Innovation Centre
Venture Court
Queens Meadow Business Park
Hartlepool
TS25 5TG
Tel: (01429) 239500
Fax: (01429) 239600
Email: hartlepool@uksteelenterprise.co.uk
Website: www.uksteelenterprise.co.uk


Industrial Estates & Business Parks
Hartlepool offers a variety of industrial estates and business parks to suite the needs of any investor. Please click here to view full details.

Vacant Property Database
If you have specific requirements of the type of property that you are looking for, be it on an industrial estate or office space in the town centre, we have a vacant property database available. This provides details of all current vacant property available within Hartlepool either on a leashold or freehold basis. Click here to see what is currently available.

Making Alterations
If you have reached the stage where your business is growing and you need to extend your current business premises, or if you just need to make some alterations, then you will need to inform the Development Control section within the Council, as planning permission may be required.

You will also need to inform the D.C. section if you are proposing a change of use to the premises you currently occupy or intend to occupy.

The first step is to contact the Council's One Stop Shop, which is a free Planning and Building Control advisory service. You would have any consents identified for your proposed development and receive information on how to apply for them. You would also receive guidance on any major issues or concerns that might be evident in your proposed development. Click here to find out more.

General information about the services offered by the Planning & Building Control section can be found here

You will also need to consider the implications with regard to business rates. Any changes to an existing property can affect its rateable value. You are advised to contact your local Valuation Office on (01642) 416700 to find out whether or not your proposed changes will affect your rateable value. For more information, visit the Valuation Office's website at:

http://www.voa.gov.uk/business_rates/index.htm