Summary - 79-107, BARFORD STREET B5 6AH
1 bed 1 bath Light Industrial
Large freehold warehouse with drive-through and strong transport links near Smithfield redevelopment..
- Freehold industrial unit totalling approx. 22,000 sq ft on 0.48 acres
- Dual frontage to Barford Street and Sherlock Street for strong access
- Four electric roller shutters plus drive-through function and garage
- Minimum working height ~16.9 ft rising to 25.6 ft at apex
- Three-phase electricity and gas-fired heating in place
- Verbal consent under Use Class B2/B8; alternative uses subject to consent
- Medium flood risk, very slow broadband and high local crime rates
- Adjacent to Smithfield redevelopment; close to Birmingham city centre
A substantial freehold light-industrial warehouse in the heart of Digbeth, offered as a 22,000 sq ft single-unit site on approximately 0.48 acres. The building has dual frontage to Barford Street and Sherlock Street, four electrically operated roller shutters, a drive-through function and three-phase power — features that support warehousing, distribution, trade counter and light manufacturing uses. The property’s large clear spans and high apex (circa 16.9 ft rising to 25.6 ft) suit palletised storage and internal racking configurations.
Positioned adjacent to the planned Smithfield redevelopment and just 0.5 miles from Birmingham city centre, the site benefits from strong transport links to New Street, Moor Street and the A38(M)/M6 corridor, improving long-term occupational appeal. The building includes integral office and welfare accommodation, rear storage and an additional garage with roller shutter, providing immediate operational capability for a range of industrial users.
There are material factors buyers must accept: the area records high crime levels and is classified as very deprived, broadband speeds are reported as very slow, and flood risk is medium. Interested parties should verify services and consents—present verbal advice confirms Use Class B2/B8, but alternative uses will require formal planning enquiries. The building is suitable for investors or owner-occupiers seeking a large city-centre industrial footprint with redevelopment upside tied to local regeneration.
Because of its scale and location, the property will suit purchasers able to manage site security, connectivity upgrades and potential refurbishment works to modernise offices, energy efficiency and internal finishes. When positioned against the imminent Smithfield investment, this freehold presents both immediate operational use and medium-term asset appreciation potential.
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