InPost UK has committed to a 145,000 square foot warehouse at Baytree Leeds in Stourton, securing the largest letting at the speculative logistics development and setting a new headline rent for Leeds commercial property of this scale in Yorkshire.
The long lease represents a significant vote of confidence in Leeds’ logistics market from the parcel delivery business, which operates automated locker networks across the UK. The deal leaves just 76,000 square feet immediately available at the two-unit development, with a further 329,583 square feet available on a build-to-suit basis.
“This letting demonstrates the continued strength of demand for prime, sustainable logistics space in the region and reflects the quality and ambition behind Baytree Leeds. Securing a long-term commitment from a leading national operator is a strong endorsement of the scheme and its strategic location. Achieving a new headline rent for a building of this scale further reinforces the depth of occupier appetite for best-in-class space in Yorkshire.”
Leeds Commercial Property Market Sees Logistics Demand Surge
The Baytree Leeds scheme, located three miles southeast of the city centre, comprises BREEAM Outstanding-rated units — the highest environmental standard for commercial buildings. The development holds reserved matters planning consent for over 550,000 square feet of logistics space, positioning Stourton as a growing hub for distribution operations serving Yorkshire and northern England.
InPost’s decision to commit to speculative space before completion reflects logistics operators’ urgency to secure strategic locations as e-commerce growth drives warehouse demand. The company’s automated parcel locker model requires strategically positioned hubs to service regional networks, making Stourton’s connectivity via the M1 and proximity to Leeds’ population attractive for last-mile delivery operations.
Why this matters for Leeds
InPost’s 145,000 sq ft commitment establishes Stourton as Yorkshire’s premier logistics hub, proving Leeds can compete with the Midlands for major distribution operators. The deal sets a new rental benchmark for sustainable BREEAM Outstanding buildings, encouraging more speculative development that creates construction jobs and attracts additional logistics businesses to the region. This validates Leeds’ strategic advantages—motorway access, urban population for last-mile delivery, and quality sustainable space—positioning the city as the natural choice for national operators expanding their networks and bringing the high-quality employment opportunities that drive regional economic growth.
