H2: Controlled land costs compared to the cross-Channel market
In 2026, several listings published on BureauxLocaux.com advertise commercial land in the Nord region at prices ranging from approximately €15 to €23 per m², depending on location, intended use and plot size. In the United Kingdom, industrial land in the South East of England has reached record values according to Colliers (Industrial and Logistics Viewpoint, 2025), with available sites in sharp decline. The price difference with Hauts-de-France frees up budget for building construction and facility equipment.
These plots are often located in areas eligible for regional financial incentives, particularly under the Rev3 programme, the regional industrial and ecological transition initiative. The region also has a labour pool of over 70,000 jobseekers in industry and logistics. Nord France Invest provides an online cost comparison tool to evaluate price differences between the region and key locations across the Channel.
A direct connection to London and the UK market
Hauts-de-France is the only French region offering immediate proximity to the United Kingdom. The Channel Tunnel links Calais to Folkestone in 35 minutes, placing the sites on the Opal Coast and around Calais under 2 hours from London. The ports of Calais, Dunkirk and Boulogne-sur-Mer complement this connection with daily maritime services to the British coast.
For companies whose operations involve regular flows between the continent and England, this positioning near London reduces delivery times and transport costs. The industrial land available in the region benefits from multimodal connectivity: motorway (A16, A26, A1), inland waterways (1,035 km) and European rail connections. The full range of commercial property in the region is available in the NFI catalogue.