Unit 1 Gateway Business Centre, Thamesmead, London, SE28
- Land size
- 0.12 acres
- Use Class
- Use Classes: B8, B1
Key Features
- To Let - £50,000 per annum
- For Sale - £885,000
- B1/B8 Use only - alternative uses not permitted
- Property benefits from 3 phase power, demised parking, alarm system, electric security shutter over pedestrian door, 24 hour access, emergency lighting, smoke detectors
- Excellent transport links, with easy access to Woolwich Ferry, Blackwall Tunnel, and the M25.
- Close to Woolwich Town Centre, and within walking distance to Woolwich DLR and the Elizabeth Line.
Description
The property comprises an end terrace modern industrial unit of steel portal frame, with brick and block work walls and profile insulated sheet cladding above. To the rear of the ground floor warehouse there are two toilets to the left-hand side and to the righthand side there is an office and staffroom with kitchenette.
The property has an open mezzanine structure providing additional storage at first floor level which covers around two thirds of the building’s footprint; the rear section of mezzanine is structural and made of concrete supported by steel columns and beams; the front section of mezzanine is freestanding non-structural and made of a steel frame with timber flooring. There is a forecourt with parking for up to 5 vehicles and an electric overhead loading door measuring 3.8m wide and 5m high. Windows and doors are double glazed and have aluminium frames.
The premises further benefits from a rear fire exit, 3 phase power (no gas supply), electric security shutter over the entrance door, alarm system, emergency lighting, and smoke detectors. The premises has clearance height to the underside of the haunch of 7.29m rising to 8.25m at the apex.
Location
The subject property is located on the Gateway Business Centre which is immediately adjacent to the Royal Arsenal development in Woolwich off the A206 and is accessed via Tom Cribb Road. Road communications are good with the Woolwich Ferry approximately 2 miles away and the Blackwell Tunnel approximately 5 miles to the West whilst the M25 at Dartford is approximately 10 miles to the East.
Plumstead and Woolwich Arsenal mainline railway stations are both within walking distance, and the Woolwich DLR and Elizabeth Line are also located nearby providing services to London City Airport and Heathrow Airport, together with services to Canary Wharf and the City.
Viewings
Strictly by prior arrangement with sole agents Hindwoods on :
Charlene Nicholls
c.
Terms
The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing and Insuring lease for a term to be agreed, contracted outside the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Service Charge
The budget for 2025/2026 is £2,116.89.
The service charge covers mansafe annual safety inspections, buildings insurance (not tenant’s contents), cleaning and maintenance of communal areas, gutter cleaning, and general management fees.
Internal maintenance and repairs, business rates, utilities, telephone, internet, and contents insurance are the direct responsibility of the tenant.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-10
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 92% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Heronsgate Primary School276 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 707
- Type
- Community school
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School543 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 314
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- South Rise Primary School634 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 508
- Type
- Academy converter
- Conway Primary School729 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 430
- Type
- Community school
- Foxfield Primary School730 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 666
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Plumstead Manor School0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,413
- Type
- Community school
- Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Paul's Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,066
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- London Design and Engineering UTC1.3 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 854
- Type
- University technical college
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Type
- Free schools
- Gender
- Girls
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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