About Us

Northern Trust is a family-owned private company, established in 1962, with a successful track record in property investment, development and strategic land promotion.

Today, Northern Trust has a portfolio of over 9 million sq ft of industrial, trade counter and office accommodation, together with more than 5,000 acres of land throughout the UK.

The company operates across the UK, with Regional Teams based in the North West, North East, Yorkshire, Midlands and Scotland, providing local expertise and a hands-on approach to managing its property portfolio and development activities.

Northern Trust has extensive experience across the property sector, having developed almost 4 million sq ft of commercial space across 50 locations, creating high-quality business and employment space for companies of all sizes. Its property portfolio provides premises for a diverse range of businesses, supporting thousands of businesses and jobs across the UK.

The company also has extensive experience in strategic land promotion, with its strategic land team having secured planning for approximately 4,500 new homes over the last two years. Approximately 1,500 acres are currently being promoted through the planning process for mixed-use development, creating opportunities for new homes, business space, employment and supporting infrastructure, alongside green and community spaces.

The company takes a long-term approach to property investment, development and strategic land, supported by substantial financial resources and an experienced in-house team. Its focus is on creating and providing business space that supports economic activity, helps businesses grow and contributes to employment within local communities.

Northern Trust continues to seek opportunities to invest in commercial property, develop new employment and business space, and acquire or promote residential and commercial land throughout the UK.

Please click here to see the full year financial results to 31st March 2026.

Northern Trust's Credit Rating is 100%. Please click here to view. 

For further information about our property portfolio, visit NTProperties.co.uk. For information about our strategic land activities, visit NTLand.co.uk.