Axiom, Yorkshire

Key Points

  • A new 600,000 sq ft Shopping Centre development based on a 106 acre site
  • Accessed directly from the re-modelled J32 of the M62, 1 mile from the A1(M) and 8 miles from the M1 where 100,000 vehicles pass daily.
  • Over 1km of frontage directly onto the M62.
  • At the heart of a 1.5 million sq. ft. retail and leisure destination including Xscape and Junction 32 Outlet.
  • Start on site Q1 2020 with opening in 2022
  • Key tenants include M&S, Primark, Boots, Next, JD, New Look, H&M, River Island and Mango.
James Martin

James Martin

Director (Leasing)
Qualifications – BSc (Hons) MRICS

James joined Smith Young in 1991 and is an Equity Partner with over 25 years’ experience at the cutting edge of shopping centre leasing.

James lives near York and is married with three daughters. As well as spending time watching hockey and netball matches his interests include skiing, golf, rugby and time out on the bike.

Richard Padley

Richard Padley

Director (Leasing)
Qualifications – BSc (Hons) MSc MRICS

Richard joined us in 2016 from GVA - Leeds, where he was head of the Retail and Leisure team. He's an Equity Partner with over 12 years' experience at the cutting edge of the Retail, Catering and Leisure sectors.

Richard lives in Leeds with his wife and two young boys. Away from work Richard is a big sports fan and likes to keep himself active down at his local Crossfit gym. He also enjoys watching Sheffield Wednesday (unbelievable, but true…).