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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 since it is easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and the A1 to the east.
- Benefits from 11,000 students studying at Bedford College, with a new pedestrian bridge linking to the Harpur Centre.
- 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 (7)
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- SPACE
- SIZE
- TERM
- RENTAL RATE
- TYPE
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| Ste 10 | 2,368 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | TBD | ||
| Ste 2 | 1,075 SF | Negotiable | $56.65 CAD/SF/YR $4.72 CAD/SF/MO $60,894 CAD/YR $5,074 CAD/MO | TBD | ||
| Ground | 329 SF | Negotiable | $112.17 CAD/SF/YR $9.35 CAD/SF/MO $36,905 CAD/YR $3,075 CAD/MO | TBD | ||
| Ground, Ste 15 | 1,373 SF | Negotiable | $53.09 CAD/SF/YR $4.42 CAD/SF/MO $72,888 CAD/YR $6,074 CAD/MO | TBD | ||
| Ground, Ste 17B | 329 SF | Negotiable | $112.17 CAD/SF/YR $9.35 CAD/SF/MO $36,905 CAD/YR $3,075 CAD/MO | Fully Repairing & Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste 5 | 3,872 SF | 5-10 Years | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Fully Repairing & Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste Unit 12 | 1,417 SF | 5-10 Years | $19.53 CAD/SF/YR $1.63 CAD/SF/MO $27,679 CAD/YR $2,307 CAD/MO | Fully Repairing & Insuring |
Ste 10
Open plan retail premises with good double fronted window displays. Nearby occupiers include Superdrug, Boots and Vision Express Unit 10 presents an exceptional leasing opportunity within a prime location of the Shopping Centre. Boasting a double unit frontage and arranged over ground and first floors, this large, fully fitted retail space offers excellent visibility and strong footfall. Positioned midway along Horne Lane Mall, between the Central Atrium and the Horne Lane entrance, the unit benefits from proximity to major national retailers including Superdrug, Vision Express, and Starbucks, ensuring consistent customer traffic. Located at the heart of Bedford, The Harpur Centre is the town's leading shopping destination, anchored by Primark and Boots. Recent additions such as Tesco and Putt Putt Noodle enhance its dynamic mix, while the nearby Riverside Bedford is home to Vue Cinema, Premier Inn, and popular restaurants adds a vibrant leisure dimension to this thriving retail hub. living within the Catchment Area of Bedford Town Centre, with a population forecast to grow faster than across the sub-region Affluent Population High wages and disposable income across Bedford, indicating growing affluent population Higher retail spend per household per annum in Bedford than recorded at the national level Strong connections in Bedford with public transport both across the borough and across the wider sub region. Significant population growth within the Catchment Area of Bedford Town Centre, reaching 204,000 by 2040' of London Delivery of Luton Airport 23,600 homes Increasing the number of across Bedford by 2040, passengers through the increasing residents airport by 14 million by 55,000 and retail and increasing expenditure by visitor numbers £500 million in Bedford Development of the
Ste 2
Retail premises located in prominent position near main entrance, which offers high impact presence within Bedfords leading shopping centre. Fully fitted ground floor retail with display racking offering a ready to trade unit. Unit 2 is prominently positioned near the Midland Road entrance of the Harpur benefiting Centre, from high visibility and consistent footfall in one of Bedford's busiest retail areas. The ground floor retail space features a full height glazed frontage, creating strong visual impact and natural light. The unit is fitted with display racking, offering a ready to trade unit ideal for a wide range of retailers. Additional storage and ancillary accommodation is provided on the first floor, supporting operational efficiency and stock management. An excellent opportunity for retailers seeking a high impact presence in a well established and busy town centre location. Located at the heart of Bedford, The Harpur Centre is the town's leading shopping destination, anchored by Primark and Boots. Recent additions such as Tesco and Putt Putt Noodle enhance its dynamic mix, while the nearby Riverside Bedford is home to Vue Cinema, Premier Inn, and popular restaurants adds a vibrant leisure dimension to this thriving retail hub. The premises are available to let at a rental of £33,000 per annum exclusive. The EPC rating for the property is 98 - Band D. living within the Catchment Area of Bedford Town Centre, with a population forecast togrow faster than across the sub-region Affluent Population High wages and disposable income across Bedford, indicating a growing affluent population Higher retail spend per household per annum in Bedford than recorded at the national level Strong connections in Bedford with public transport both across the borough and across the wider sub region. Significant population growth within the Catchment Area of Bedford Town Centre, reaching 204,000 by 2040'
Ground
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Ground, Ste 15
The unit enjoys a prime corner trading position surrounded by a strong mix of national and independent retailers. The unit comprises open plan retail to the ground floor with floor-to-ceiling window frontage and a further first floor for storage/office. Nearby occupiers include Boots, Starbucks, Superdrug, Vision Express, Pandora, Warren James ensuring excellent visibility and consistent footfall. The concourse provides direct access via stairs and lift to the lower mall, creating a vibrant and well-connected retail environment.
- Open Plan Ground-Floor Retail with First Floor
- Prime Corner Position Within The Harpur Centre
Ground, Ste 17B
Kiosk unit situated in a prime trading position within the central concourse of the scheme, adjacent to Boots and opposite Starbucks, Superdrug, and Vision Express. The central concourse links directly via stairs and a lift, providing ease of access to the lower level of the scheme, which includes Energie Fitness, Putt Putt Noodle, WH Smith, and 92 dedicated customer car parking spaces. The premises will benefit from the supply of water and drainage, making it suitable for catering uses
- Located in-line with other retail
- Energy Performance Rating - B
- Located close to Internal Stairs and Lifts
- The Harpur Centre is a High-Footfall Location
- The Centre Benefits from 92 Dedicated Car Parks
Ground, Ste 5
Prominently positioned within Bedford's prime retail destination, this unit offers a rare opportunity to lease retail premises in the heart of the town centre, fronting onto Midland Road and opposite Deichmann store. Prominent ground-floor retail with good frontage and further lower-level retail with internal access to the Harpur Centre lower level, ensuring the space is ideal for a large-format occupier. There is a further first-floor offering an extensive storage/stockroom area.
- Use Class: E
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Central Air and Heating
- Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
- Large Window Display
- Excellent Levels of Natural Light
- Open Plan
Ground, Ste Unit 12
The unit occupies a prominent location between the Hoare Lane entrance to the scheme and the central concourse
- Use Class: E
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Central Air and Heating
- Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
- Prominent Frontage
- Suitable for a Range of Uses
- Close to Vision Express
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
- -
- -
- 283
- International
Primark est un détaillant international de mode qui emploie des dizaines de milliers de collègues à travers le monde. Fondée en Irlande en 1969 sous la marque Penneys, Primark vise à offrir des choix abordables pour tout le monde, des essentiels du quotidien de grande qualité au style remarquable pour les femmes, les hommes et les enfants, en passant par les produits de beauté, les articles ménagers et les accessoires. En mettant l'accent sur la création d'expériences de vente au détail de qualité, Primark a l'ambition de continuer à croître dans le futur. Primark s'efforce de rendre la mode plus durable abordable pour tous grâce à sa stratégie Primark Cares, un programme pluriannuel qui vise à prolonger la durée de vie des vêtements, à protéger la vie sur la planète et à soutenir les moyens de subsistance des personnes qui fabriquent des vêtements Primark.
- Boots
- Drug Store
- -
- 03-1977
- 2,354
- International
Boots est le principal détaillant de produits de santé et de beauté au Royaume-Uni. Depuis plus de 170 ans, ils écoutent, apprennent et innovent, et continuent de nous mettre au défi d'améliorer leurs produits et services chaque jour. Au cours des dernières années, Boots a évolué à un rythme soutenu pour devenir une entreprise intégrée de pharmacie, de soins de santé et de vente au détail, au service de millions de clients et de patients chaque jour. Avec de nombreux magasins allant des pharmacies communautaires locales aux grands magasins de produits de santé et de beauté de destination, leur but est de soutenir leurs clients et leurs patients à chaque étape de leur vie. Ils donnent à leurs clients le contrôle de leur santé et de leur bien-être et visent à libérer la beauté de chacun grâce à notre gamme de produits d'une profondeur et d'une étendue inégalées.
- énergie Fitness
- Fitness
- -
- 02-2020
- 72
- International
énergie Fitness est une marque de clubs de conditionnement physique qui connaît une croissance rapide et qui a remporté de nombreux prix et est le leader incontesté du marché britannique dans le domaine de la franchise de conditionnement physique et de bien-être. Fondée en 2003, énergie exploite aujourd'hui plus de 100 clubs au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande et en Europe de l'Est. Groupe maintes fois primé avec un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 33 millions de livres sterling et un groupe de plus de 140 000 membres, énergie est le chef de file du marché de la franchise de clubs de conditionnement physique à faible coût et le troisième groupe de conditionnement physique à faible coût du secteur.
- WHSmith
- Other Retail
- -
- 09-2022
- 750
- International
Avec des centaines de magasins dans la rue principale et encore plus de magasins de voyage dans les aéroports, les gares, les hôpitaux, les lieux de travail et les services autoroutiers, WHSmith est l'un des principaux groupes de vente au détail du Royaume-Uni et un nom bien établi. Le premier kiosque à journaux du nom de famille Smith ouvrit ses portes en 1792 et la société, WHSmith, fut créée en 1828. WHSmith.co.uk a été lancé en 1999. Vous les connaissez probablement mieux pour les livres, les journaux et les articles de papeterie. Aujourd'hui, grâce à leurs partenaires soigneusement choisis, ils offrent un choix de plus en plus large de produits par l'entremise de leurs magasins et de leur site Web. Au-delà du Royaume-Uni, ils continuent d'ouvrir des magasins dans les aéroports, les gares, les hôpitaux et les centres commerciaux en Australie, en Asie du Sud-Est, en Inde et au Moyen-Orient.
- Halima Food
- Accessory
- -
- 10-2022
- 1
- -
ne peut pas mettre à jour
- Tesco Express
- Convenience Market
- -
- 03-2025
- 2,320
- International
En tant que détaillant multinational de premier plan, avec plus de 330 000 collègues, Tesco vise à servir ses clients chaque jour avec des aliments abordables, sains et durables, pour les aider à jouir d'une meilleure qualité de vie et d'un mode de vie plus facile.
- Specsavers
- Optical
- -
- 05-2011
- 1,267
- International
Fondée en 1984, Specsavers est une entreprise familiale depuis des décennies qui collabore avec ses partenaires commerciaux pour offrir à ses clients des services d'optométrie, d'audiologie et d'autres services de soins de santé au meilleur rapport qualité-prix. Specsavers possède des bureaux et des points de vente à l'échelle internationale et emploie des dizaines de milliers de personnes.
- Yours Clothing
- Ladies' Apparel
- -
- 08-2014
- 176
- National
Chez Yours, on célèbre les femmes et leurs courbes. Yours est un leader en matière de vêtements grande taille qui mettent en valeur et flattent la silhouette, en créant une mode qui s'adapte à vous, et non l'inverse. Avec des styles flatteurs disponibles dans plusieurs gammes et collections allant des tailles 10 à 36, Yours s'efforce d'offrir des pièces abordables, de qualité et tendance, permettant à toutes leurs clientes de se sentir belles, confiantes et fières de leur corps. Des essentiels du quotidien aux tenues incontournables pour les grandes occasions, Yours ne fait aucun compromis lorsqu'il s'agit de créer une mode qui convient à TOUTES les silhouettes.
- eurochange
- Bank
- -
- 03-2023
- 205
- National
Créée en 1975, eurochange est l'expert en opérations de change avec plus de 40 ans d'expérience. Au fil des ans, ils ont élargi leurs services pour inclure les devises de voyage, les paiements internationaux et les services de remise aux clients de détail et d'affaires, tant en ligne (PC de bureau, tablette ou mobile) qu'en succursale. Et ils l'ont fait en choisissant des produits et des services en fonction de leur valeur, de leur sécurité et de leur fiabilité, afin de s'assurer qu'ils offrent toujours ce qu'il y a de mieux à leurs clients. Il ne s'agit pas seulement de produits de change qu'ils offrent non plus - ils vendent maintenant des lingots et des pièces d'or dans toutes leurs succursales et sur leur site Web consacré à l'or. Leur réseau de succursales s'est développé de plus en plus ; à l'heure actuelle, leurs clients sont en mesure de s'établir à 191 succursales dans des centres commerciaux ou dans la rue principale, en Angleterre, en Écosse, au pays de Galles et en Irlande du Nord.
- NF Fashion
- -
- -
- 03-2025
- 1
- -
| TENANT | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | MOVE DATE | UK LOCATIONS | REACH |
| Primark | Unisex Apparel | - | - | 283 | International |
| Boots | Drug Store | - | 03-1977 | 2,354 | International |
| énergie Fitness | Fitness | - | 02-2020 | 72 | International |
| WHSmith | Other Retail | - | 09-2022 | 750 | International |
| Halima Food | Accessory | - | 10-2022 | 1 | - |
| Tesco Express | Convenience Market | - | 03-2025 | 2,320 | International |
| Specsavers | Optical | - | 05-2011 | 1,267 | International |
| Yours Clothing | Ladies' Apparel | - | 08-2014 | 176 | National |
| eurochange | Bank | - | 03-2023 | 205 | National |
| NF Fashion | - | - | 03-2025 | 1 | - |
PROPERTY FACTS
| Total Space Available | 10,763 SF | Total Land Area | 2.83 AC |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1976 |
| Gross Leasable Area | 198,333 SF | Parking Ratio | 0.24/1,000 SF |
| Total Space Available | 10,763 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Gross Leasable Area | 198,333 SF |
| Total Land Area | 2.83 AC |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Parking Ratio | 0.24/1,000 SF |
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. Other notable tenants include Energie Fitness, Starbucks, Greggs, Vodafone, Specsavers, and Geek Retreat. The Shopping centre has recently undergone a £5 million internal and external refurbishment, including new flooring throughout, signage, lighting, increased ceiling heights, and water closet. facilities. The Harpur Centre also offers free Wi-Fi throughout. 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 the A1 to the east.
- Atrium
- Banking
- Bus Line
- Freeway Visibility
- Property Manager on Site
- Pylon Sign
- Restaurant
- Security System
- Signage
- Signalized Intersection
- Enclosed Mall
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Monument Signage
- On-Site Security Staff
MARKETING BROCHURE
DEMOGRAPHICS
Demographics
NEARBY AMENITIES
RESTAURANTS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | - | - | 2 min walk |
| Wagamama | - | - | 2 min walk |
| Zizzi | Italian | - | 2 min walk |
| Pepe's | Fast Food | $ | 3 min walk |
| Burger King | - | - | 3 min walk |
| Greggs | - | - | 3 min walk |
| Nando's | - | - | 4 min walk |
| Starbucks | Cafe | $ | In Building |
| Athena Palace | Greek | $$$ | 7 min walk |
RETAIL |
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|---|---|---|
| T K Maxx | Discount Store | 2 min walk |
| Poundland | Dollar/Variety/Thrift | 2 min walk |
| Iceland | Supermarket | 2 min walk |
| Boots | Drug Store | 4 min walk |
| JD Sports | Sporting Goods | 3 min walk |
| Whole Foods Market | Supermarket | 4 min walk |
| Tesco Express | Convenience Market | 4 min walk |
HOTELS |
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|---|---|
| Wetherspoon |
31 rooms
4 min walk
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| Mercure |
121 rooms
6 min walk
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LEASING TEAMS
LEASING TEAMS
Damian Sumner,
Retail Partner
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.
Joanne McGirl,
Commercial Agent
After a short career break raising her two girls, Joanne returned to work joining our Stimpsons Eves Bedford office in October 2011.
Joanne enjoys aerobics and running and spending time with her family.
Joshua Parello,
Associate
Joshua has gained a wealth of experience as an Agency Surveyor having previously worked for Stimpsons Eves within the Bedfordshire market for approximately 6-years where he worked in all sectors of the commercial property market.
In addition to his agency work, Joshua was also involved in property management matters, handling a range of portfolios which has given him a good understanding of the bigger picture & landlord's needs, when it comes to commercial agency.
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