Commercial Properties to Rent in Shortstown (Bedford)

Bedford Retail to Rent

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.

Date on Market:

17/12/2025

Kempston Industrial to Rent - Bedford

4 Singer Way presents a high-quality industrial warehouse accommodation, an ideal base for logistics, distribution, storage, or trade users within the prestigious Woburn Road Industrial Estate. The 5,000-square-foot unit is clean, ready to occupy, and features excellent internal lighting, CCTV security, racking installed on one wall, and a slide-up loading door. It also has a well-maintained yard, and on-site forklifts are available (subject to agreement). This strong, practical warehouse opportunity is then paired with a prime Bedford location. Positioned just seconds from the A421, providing direct links to the M1 and A1, this address grants occupants a centralised location to serve Bedford and beyond. This superior connectivity allows transporters to easily tap regional cities and cargo hubs like Stansted Airport. Bus services are available just steps from the Woburn Road Industrial Estate, connecting workers to the Bedford town centre and to other population hubs to broaden access to skilled labor.

Date on Market:

01/02/2026

Wootton Industrial to Rent - Wootton, Bedfordshire

Bedford 97 offers the opportunity for a high-quality industrial and logistics facility offering 96,863 square feet of flexible warehouse accommodation, designed to support modern operational requirements. The warehouse features a 15-metre clear internal height, a maximum 47-metre yard depth, and nine dock loading doors, complemented by two level access doors for efficient goods handling. The specification includes Grade A office space, a chill store–ready building envelope for potential temperature-controlled use, and generous parking provision with 98 car spaces, and 60 cycle spaces, making it a future-proof solution for a wide range of occupiers. Located alongside the A421, Bedford Commercial Park is just 1 mile from the Marsh Leys junction and 3 miles from the Marston Moretaine junction, accessed via Bedford Road. Employees can benefit from easy commutes, with two nearby rail stations and regular bus services quickly linking to Milton Keynes, Bedford Town Centre, and Cranfield. Already an established centre for logistics and distribution, Bedford’s location at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc is ready to benefit from a more diversified economy. With global brands such as Fujifilm, Unilever, and 3M basing their businesses in the borough, the area is attractive for advanced manufacturing, engineering, green technology, and food and drink production. The recently approved Universal Studios UK Resort, also along the A421, will offer additional opportunities, with the development expected to generate nearly £50 billion in economic benefit.

Date on Market:

12/06/2024

Bedford Land to Rent

A parcel of hardstanding land within Ampthill Industrial Estate. The site benefits from Class E use together with access to electricity and water, providing practical yard space for businesses. The land would suit a range of occupiers including contractors, vehicle or fleet storage, plant or equipment storage, landscaping businesses, or other trade and commercial users. The open nature of the site offers flexibility for a variety of commercial requirements. The Land is located within Ampthill Industrial Estate, an established commercial estate serving Ampthill and the surrounding Bedfordshire area. The estate is home to a range of trade, industrial and storage occupiers and provides a practical base for businesses operating within the local and wider regional market. The location benefits from good road connectivity, with the nearby A507 providing direct access to the M1 Motorway at Junction 12, whilst also linking eastwards to the A1.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

11/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick construction built in the early 1900's arranged over four floors. The property has retail units at ground floor level with residential space on the upper floors. The property is located in Bedford, which is to the north west of London city centre. It is located a short distance north of junction 13 of the M1 motorway and to the west of the A1. Good access to the town centre is provided by the A428 and A6, the Bedford southern by-pass A4210 is to the south of the town running south west to the north east linking the M1 with the A1 respectively. There is a regular train service from Bedford main line station to London St Pancreas and the Thames Link network. The premises are situated within a reasonably new development, which is located within a short walk of Bedford town centre and within easy access of the main line train station.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Bedford Industrial to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over one floors offering industrial accommodation within. The property hosts car parking. The property is located on Ampthill Road, Bedford. The M1 motorway is within close proximity.

Date on Market:

03/03/2026