Spotlight on Derby industrial: Big-box lettings drive take-up to a record in the first half of the year

Derby’s industrial market has gained fresh momentum in 2026, with record leasing led by large-scale third-party logistics requirements. Its strategic location on the edge of the Midlands’ Golden Triangle, combined with strong multimodal connectivity, continues to attract major supply chain operators and a broad mix of sectors. Against a backdrop of stabilising vacancy and a more constrained development pipeline, Derby is consolidating its position as a competitive and resilient logistics hub.