South Gloucestershire: A thriving regional economy and a hub for aviation industry’s major players.
Birthplace of Concorde and a centre for aerospace excellence 
Highest per capita GDP in the West of England region 
11th highest GDP in England outside of London 
Boasts a population of nearly 300,000 
Axis Works forms part of the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise area, the South West’s premier distribution location. Strategically positioned, the site sits within easy access of the national motorway network, and a few minutes away from the Port of Bristol.
The scheme comprises c.100 acres, with outline consent granted for 2m sq ft of B2/B8 storage and distribution uses, deliverable Q2 2026, with sustainably designed, flexible options to suit.
Bristol Zoological Society are developing a new world-class Zoo on the northern edge of Bristol, which will set the standard for a modern, forward-looking zoo in the 21st century. The new site will offer spacious, modern facilities and a ground-breaking, innovative visitor experience.
Expected steady state visitor footfall of 713,000 p/a, rising to over 800,000 by 2035
Kingswood is just under 3.5 miles north-east of Bristol city centre with a catchment population of approximately 83,000 within a 10-minute drive of the town.
South Gloucestershire Council has secured significant funding to invest in the town, including strengthening Kingswood’s cultural and historic heart, enhancing and connecting green spaces, improving the vitality and sustainability of the town centre and improvements to Kings Chase shopping centre.
Over the next five years, South Gloucestershire Council will continue to invest in these initiatives and is actively seeking private sector investors looking for investment opportunities in Kingswood’s retail, leisure and business spaces.
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The market town of Thornbury has seen significant investment to support a sustainable town centre that’s fit for the future, improve air quality and enables people to make sustainable travel choices.
The high street has a variety of independent shops and restaurants which serve the town’s growing population, providing a welcoming, accessible space for people to come together, socialise, and join in community activities.
South Gloucestershire Council will continue to work with partners to invest in the town, boosting the local economy, increasing footfall and supporting businesses to thrive and flourish.
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Stretching over seven kilometres, UMBRELLA is one of the world’s largest research and development testbeds for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT).
The testbed provides tech entrepreneurs with a way to de-risk investments by validating technology, testing business models and training the future labour force.
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Westgate is a greenfield development capable of providing up to 4,000,000 sq ft of distribution warehousing from 50,000 sq ft up to 1,000,000 sq ft. With flexible terms, a local work force and are ready for delivery, this is a prime location for development.
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Transforming a modern town to be fit for the future.
The town's £600 million development and regeneration masterplan will see significant investment opportunities over the next 15 to 20 years. It envisions a gradual transformation for the traditional industrial areas of Yate into a low carbon, resilient and diverse “employment zone”.
Home to significant local and global employers including Whirlpool and Billington Steel, Yate is a key site for development.
