The East London industrial market recorded it highest level of activity in four years in 2025, with take up rebounding to 717,550 sq ft, 30.5% higher than the previous 12 months. Take up has been dominated by lettings below 50,000 sq ft, which accounted for 93% of all deals. The largest deal over the year was in Ripple Road Barking, where 51,650 sq ft was let. The other major deal was the 45,000 sq ft letting to London Ambulance Service at Cody Road Business Park in Canning Town E16.

Early estimates indicate a strong start to the year, with take up in Q1 2026 recorded at just under 185,000 sq ft. Activity has once again focused on units below 50,000 sq ft, with the largest transaction in the year to date being the 38,916 sq ft letting to B&Q at Ripple Road Industrial Estate, Barking.