Mileway, Europe’s leading last-mile logistics real estate company, has signed a 10-year lease with B&Q at its Ripple Road asset in Barking, East London. B&Q will occupy Unit A, a 40,000 sq ft space, as the UK’s first standalone TradePoint store, designed exclusively for professional trade customers.

The Ripple Road site offers excellent connectivity to Central London and the wider South East, just two miles from Barking Station, with direct access to the A13 and strong links to the M25 and A406 North Circular. The location supports fast, reliable last-mile distribution and trade-focused operations across Greater London.

The asset comprises two modern logistics units totaling approximately 65,000 sq ft. Unit A has been fully refurbished and is now operational, following upgrades to improve building quality, functionality, and long-term sustainability. Unit B, at 25,000 sq ft, is also fully refurbished and available to let, offering flexible options for occupiers seeking high-quality last-mile accommodation in East London.

Andrew Jones, Co‑Head of Real Estate, Mileway (UK & Ireland), said:
“B&Q’s decision to open its first standalone TradePoint store at Ripple Road highlights the strength and versatility of our UK last‑mile logistics portfolio. We support a wide range of occupiers and operational formats, from trade‑focused retail to urban logistics, in locations that are critical to serving major cities. This letting reflects our commitment to the active management of our assets, with targeted refurbishment programmes that enhance building quality, sustainability and long‑term performance.”

Kingsley Mack, Director of Property at B&Q said:
“The Ripple Road site provides the connectivity, scale and functionality we need to support our trade customers across London. The quality of the refurbished space and its proximity to key transport routes made it an ideal location for launching our first standalone TradePoint format, enabling us to serve tradespeople more efficiently and effectively.”