Prime Watford Junction Development Opportunity Comes to Market

SBY Real Estate has launched the sale of a 3.97-acre freehold site on Orphanage Road, Watford (WD24 4QH), within one of Greater London’s most established industrial and distribution hubs.

The site is currently occupied by British Telecommunications as a Telephone Service and Vehicle Centre, with vacant possession secured for January 2026.

Strategically positioned just 1.9 miles from the M1 and 5.4 miles from the M25, the property also benefits from excellent public transport, with Watford Junction station a short walk away providing journey times of 15 minutes to London Euston and 69 minutes to Birmingham New Street.

Planning advice confirms that the site sits within a Designated Industrial Area, with the principle of continued or intensified industrial use supported by both national and local policy. This provides strong potential for industrial, trade or last-mile logistics redevelopment.

Key Highlights

• 3.97-acre freehold site in Watford
• Located within a Designated Industrial Area
• Excellent access to M1, M25 and A41
• Watford Junction station within walking distance
• Vacant possession from January 2026
• Strong potential for industrial & logistics redevelopment

SBY is inviting offers for the freehold interest, with further information available via the data room.

For more information, please contact the team: Tom Scott, Jack Booth, Serena Smith and Josh Garwood

Meet the Team

Tom Scott

Partner

+44 (0)7825 531 034 tscott@sbyre.com

Jack Booth

Partner

+44 (0) 7739 751 830 jbooth@sbyre.com

Serena Smith MRICS

Senior Surveyor

+44 (0) 7709 507 288 ssmith@sbyre.com

Josh Garwood MRICS

Associate

+44 (0)7943 176 189 jgarwood@sbyre.com

Meet the team