Freehold, previously developed land with vacant possession, an established access and a substantial building footprint, close to Cambridge and the A14.
5.05 HA FREEHOLD SITE
SQ FT EXISTING FLOOR AREA
EXISTING BUILDINGS
UKPN BUDGET ESTIMATE
A smaller data centre located close to the people and devices it serves, rather than in a remote hyperscale campus. Typically from under 1 MW to a few MW, and often fitted into existing buildings.
Sits near smart devices, mobile towers and local populations, rather than in remote, massive warehouse regions.
Shortens the distance data travels, enabling real-time responses for gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
Stores frequently requested content locally, so files and video load instantly without buffering.
Filters minor data locally and sends only critical updates back to the core cloud.
Ultra-low response times for live, realtime applications.
Less traffic on long-haul backbone networks.
Local systems keep running even if the link to the central hub slows.
Under a mile from the A14 and around eight miles west of Cambridge.
282,382 sq ft across 26 existing buildings, giving scope for phased adaptive reuse.
Existing 11 kV site supply [c. 4 MVA — to confirm] to support an initial phase.
UKPN budget estimate for a 70 MVA firm, dual-circuit 132 kV connection.
Convert selected existing buildings for edge or colocation use, on the existing site supply.
Larger new-build data halls once the 70 MVA, 132 kV connection is secured.
Phase 1 brings operators and income to the site while the grid connection progresses.
5.05 ha (12.5 acres)
26,234 sq m (282,382 sq ft)
Freehold, vacant possession
Use Class C2
Established, history of HGV use
Previously developed land in Use Class C2, outside the Green Belt and within the built-up area of Papworth Everard.
Adopted Policy E/6 and emerging Policy S/AMC/PH provide for alternative employment uses once healthcare demand has been tested. Marketed since 2019.
Within the Papworth Everard Conservation Area, so proposals will be shaped by a heritage-led masterplan.
Freehold sale, lease, option or joint venture. Viewing strictly by appointment.
UKPN budget estimate (May 2026)
Report on title
11 kV supply and water mains drawings
Desktop ground investigation
Site plans
James Edwards
Brightfield Group
james.edwards@brightfieldgroup.co.uk
07881 734 667