Elmdon Trading Estate: A Commercial Guide

Elmdon Trading Estate is an established commercial and industrial location in Solihull, positioned close to Birmingham Airport and the wider Birmingham conurbation.

The estate forms part of an important employment corridor on the eastern side of Birmingham, with occupiers benefiting from access to Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the national motorway network.

For businesses seeking industrial, warehouse or trade accommodation in Solihull, Elmdon Trading Estate offers a combination of an established commercial location and strong regional connectivity.

Where is Elmdon Trading Estate?

Elmdon Trading Estate is located off Bickenhill Lane in Solihull, close to Birmingham Airport and approximately three miles from Solihull town centre.

Its position provides convenient access to the A45 Coventry Road, which connects Birmingham city centre with Birmingham Airport and Coventry.

The estate also benefits from proximity to Junction 6 of the M42, providing onward connections to the M40, M5, M6 and the wider national motorway network. Birmingham International railway station, the NEC and Birmingham Airport are all located nearby, making the surrounding area one of the best-connected commercial locations in the West Midlands.

Commercial Property at Elmdon Trading Estate

Elmdon Trading Estate predominantly comprises industrial, warehouse and commercial accommodation suitable for a variety of businesses.

Properties in established estates of this nature typically provide a mixture of warehouse or workshop space together with offices, loading areas and dedicated parking.

The location can appeal to businesses requiring:

• Industrial and warehouse accommodation

• Trade counter premises

• Storage and distribution space

• Light industrial accommodation

• Workshop premises

• Commercial units serving Birmingham and Solihull

The established nature of the estate also means businesses occupy premises alongside other commercial operators rather than within a newly created employment location.

Why is Elmdon Trading Estate a Strong Commercial Location?

One of Elmdon Trading Estate’s principal advantages is its position between Solihull and Birmingham Airport.

Businesses can serve customers throughout the Birmingham and Solihull markets while retaining relatively straightforward access to the motorway network. The wider area contains a substantial concentration of employment and commercial activity.

Birmingham Airport and the NEC are immediately associated with the area, while Birmingham Business Park, Blythe Valley Business Park and Solihull town centre provide further concentrations of businesses nearby.

For industrial occupiers in particular, connectivity to the A45 and M42 is an important consideration. The M42 provides access north towards the M6 and south towards the M40, giving businesses connections towards Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands.

Birmingham Airport and the NEC

Elmdon Trading Estate’s proximity to Birmingham Airport is one of the characteristics distinguishing it from many other industrial estates around Solihull.

The airport provides domestic and international connectivity, while the neighbouring National Exhibition Centre attracts businesses and visitors from across the UK and internationally. The concentration of transport infrastructure and employment around the airport has helped establish the wider area as an important commercial location.

For companies whose employees, suppliers or customers travel nationally or internationally, this connectivity can be particularly useful.

Industrial Property in Solihull

Solihull has a relatively constrained supply of traditional industrial accommodation compared with some of the larger industrial markets elsewhere in the West Midlands.

Much of the borough is residential or rural, while significant employment locations include areas around the airport, Cranmore, Monkspath, Shirley and the M42 corridor.

Established estates such as Elmdon therefore form an important part of the local commercial property market. Demand can come from businesses already established in Solihull as well as companies looking to access the wider Birmingham market.

Location, unit specification, loading arrangements, yard space, parking and motorway accessibility can all have a significant influence on rents and capital values.

Elmdon Trading Estate for Owner-Occupiers

Industrial units in established Solihull locations can also attract interest from owner-occupiers when freehold opportunities become available.

Purchasing a commercial property can allow an established business to obtain greater control over its premises while building a property asset within the company or a separate property-holding structure. The suitability of a particular property will depend on factors including its specification, condition, occupational requirements, financing and the price being sought.

Businesses considering purchasing commercial property should therefore assess both the operational suitability of the building and the underlying property investment.

Elmdon Trading Estate for Property Investors

Industrial property in Solihull can also appeal to commercial property investors. The investment characteristics of an individual unit will depend considerably on the occupational lease.

Important considerations include the tenant covenant, passing rent, remaining lease term, rent-review provisions, repairing obligations, service charge arrangements and potential for future rental growth. Vacant industrial property requires a different analysis, with investors considering achievable market rent, likely letting period, incentives, refurbishment requirements and occupational demand.

The relatively limited supply of industrial property within parts of Solihull can make well-located estates particularly interesting, although every investment should be considered on its individual characteristics.

Commercial Property Rents at Elmdon Trading Estate

There isn’t a single rental value applicable to Elmdon Trading Estate. Industrial rents vary according to the size, age, specification and condition of the property as well as factors such as yard provision, loading, parking and lease terms.

The most useful evidence when assessing market rent is generally recent comparable transactions involving similar properties in the surrounding market. Quoting rents should not necessarily be treated as evidence of achieved market rent. For landlords considering a letting, lease renewal or rent review at Elmdon Trading Estate, an assessment of recent transactions across Elmdon and the wider Solihull industrial market can therefore be important.

Commercial Property Valuations at Elmdon Trading Estate

Commercial property at Elmdon Trading Estate may require valuation for a range of purposes. These can include secured lending, acquisition, disposal, accounting, taxation, pension or internal decision-making purposes. A commercial property valuation will typically consider the property’s accommodation, condition, location and tenure together with relevant occupational and investment market evidence. Where a property is let, the valuer will also consider the existing lease, passing rent, tenant covenant and relevant lease events.

Shepherd Commercial provides RICS commercial property valuations in Solihull and across the West Midlands, advising property owners, businesses, investors and lenders.

Commercial Property for Sale and To Let at Elmdon Trading Estate

Shepherd Commercial advises landlords and occupiers on the acquisition, letting and sale of commercial property throughout Solihull and the wider Birmingham market. Our agency team regularly deals with industrial units, warehouses, offices, retail premises, investments and development opportunities.

Availability on established industrial estates can change regularly. Businesses considering Elmdon Trading Estate should therefore look not only at currently marketed properties but also at alternative industrial accommodation around Solihull, Birmingham Airport and the M42 corridor.