33 Commercial Properties to Rent in North End, Port Elizabeth | Page 1

North End offers practical industrial stock suited to warehousing, light manufacturing, workshops, trade counters and service businesses needing quick access into Gqeberha’s central road network. Tenants will typically see a mix of older industrial buildings, yard-based premises and functional warehouse units, with specifications varying by erf, access, loading arrangement and office component. The area suits companies that prioritise central industrial positioning and operational flexibility over campus-style industrial parks.

Across our North End listings, warehouse and industrial rentals are R32 to R65 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median R40 per m² net asking rental. Treat this as the net base rental: the gross monthly cost will be higher once rates, levies and other recoveries are added, so ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing options.

Yes. North End is a practical fit for logistics, distribution and light manufacturing, especially for companies that need industrial access near central Gqeberha and port-linked routes. The area suits warehousing, dispatch operations, service yards and production users that prioritise access, yard functionality and loading over office presentation. Heavier manufacturing can work where the specific property has the right power, yard depth, truck circulation and loading, so the final call should be made at building level.

Across the North End warehouse properties we currently list, eaves range from 3.0–9.0 m, so the area can accommodate anything from lower-stack storage to taller racking, depending on the specific unit. Dock levellers are not present in those listings, so tenants should treat loading as a building-by-building check, with emphasis on yard access, truck turning and door configuration. The stock is mixed grade, which makes physical inspection important before committing to a heavier logistics or palletised storage operation.

North End generally competes as a value-led industrial option against nearby nodes, with stronger appeal for businesses that need central access and functional warehousing more than newer park-style premises. Across our listings, net asking rentals run from R32 to R65 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R40, which keeps it cost-sensitive; gross rental will be higher once rates and levies are added. Ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing it with another node, because the cheapest net rental is not always the cheapest monthly commitment.

In North End, tenants should expect power provision to vary by property, with many industrial and workshop premises set up for three-phase supply or able to accommodate it subject to the existing municipal feed. The key issue is not only whether three-phase is present, but whether the building’s available capacity suits machinery, compressors, cold rooms or fabrication equipment. Before committing, confirm the installed supply, distribution board condition and any upgrade route with the landlord and service provider.

North End is a practical light-industrial logistics node. Truck access is generally strongest off Settlers Way and Kempston Road, with secondary streets varying by width, turning radius and on-street loading pressure. Yard space is property-specific; some sites offer usable forecourts or rear yards for rigid trucks and short staging, while tighter older buildings suit dispatch and collections more than full interlink circulation. Before signing, test the route with the vehicle type, check gate width, turning circle, dock or roller-door position and whether yard use is exclusive or shared.

North End gives an industrial business a central Gqeberha base with practical access to the N2, Settlers Way and the harbour, which helps with local distribution, supplier runs and port-related movement. The area suits companies that need warehouse, light industrial or trade counter space without being pushed to the outer industrial nodes. Its established industrial character also means tenants benefit from nearby service providers, transport routes and a labour pool already accustomed to the area.

North End’s main drawbacks are older industrial stock, tighter street geometry and variable yard depth, which can limit superlink movement and efficient loading for heavier logistics users. The area suits businesses that need central Gqeberha access, but tenants requiring large modern warehouses, high-clearance space or extensive truck staging may find a better operational fit in newer industrial nodes. Proximity to port and CBD traffic can also add friction at peak times, so access routes and turning space should be checked carefully before committing.

Contact ANVIL Property Smith to arrange a viewing of industrial space in North End. A broker who works the area can shortlist suitable warehouses, workshops or light industrial units and coordinate access with landlords based on your operational requirements.