New Walk Centre, Leicester
Leicester
Construction of 50,000 sq.ft net Grade A offices for Mattioli Woods plc, 54 top grade apartments and 10k sqft of speculative retail space. Scheme due for completion October 2017.
Client · Mattioli Woods plc
About from company website
Established in 1950, Sowden Group specialises in commercial and residential development across the East Midlands. The company is dedicated to creating prestigious, high-quality commercial buildings and exclusive residential properties that meet modern living standards. Their commercial portfolio includes projects for a wide range of clients such as Asda, Audi, Barclays, British Gas, and Travelodge.
On the residential front, Sowden Group develops superior quality homes, with current projects including the Windmill Place development in Loughborough. Notable past projects include the New Walk Centre in Leicester, a significant development comprising Grade A offices, apartments, and retail space. Sowden Group prides itself on delivering exceptional standards in both its commercial and residential ventures.
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Project experience from company website
Windmill Place
Loughborough
Phase 1 consists of 38 homes in total.
Church Street, Dublin
Dublin
A site in the centre of the City, acquired speculatively. Planning consent obtained in July 2015 for a 213 bed student scheme. Will now be developed out in accordance with that permission.
Exploration Drive, Leicester
Leicester
Speculatively built 12,500 sq.ft air-conditioned Grade A office accommodation subsequently sold to FC Meason Dryline in April 2015.
Client · FC Meason Dryline
Castle Wharf, Nottingham
Nottingham
A 42,500 sq.ft air-conditioned office building developed to the exact requirements of the Nottingham Evening Post Group.
Client · Nottingham Evening Post Group
Abbey Lane, Leicester
Leicester
This 70,0000 sq.ft superstore was developed specifically for Asda plc and opened in June 2014.
Client · Asda plc
De Montfort Street, Leicester
Leicester
Originally built for Barclays Bank plc, this 64,000 sq.ft air-conditioned office building is currently occupied by HSBC.
Client · Barclays Bank plc
Wheatfield Way, Hinckley
Hinckley
Originally built specifically for Royal & Sun Alliance this 20,000 sq.ft office building is now occupied by First Assist Services Limited.
Client · Royal & Sun Alliance
Castle Wharf, Nottingham
Nottingham
A 65,000 sq.ft air-conditioned office building developed to the exact requirements of the BT Group plc.
Client · BT Group plc
Wheatfield House, Hinckley
Hinckley
Approx. 22,000 sq.ft of air-conditioned office accommodation built on a design and build basis for Mouchel Group plc, now occupied by Mott MacDonald.
Client · Mouchel Group plc
Newarke Street, Leicester
Leicester
A development of 300 turn-key student beds in the City Centre for Opal Group.
Client · Opal Group
St Margarets Way
This car showroom building, including alterations to the surrounding road network, was originally developed for Reg Vardy plc as a VW dealership.
Client · Reg Vardy plc
Clients mentioned from company website
Asda, Audi, Barclays, British Gas, British Telecom, Crown Crest, Hammersons, Gala, Lidl, Morrisons, National Westminster Bank, Nottingham Evening Post and 15 others.
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Questions about Sowden Group from the record on this page
What does Sowden Group do?
Sowden Group focuses on commercial and residential development in the East Midlands, delivering superior quality buildings and exclusive homes. Their listed services include Property developer, Main contractor and Design & build.
Where is Sowden Group based?
Sowden Group is registered at Blaby Hall Church Street, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FA, in East Midlands.
What areas does Sowden Group cover?
Sowden Group states that it works across East Midlands.
How many people work at Sowden Group?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 5 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
What is Sowden Group's turnover?
Sowden Group does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £560k and £1.5m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Sowden Group still trading?
Companies House lists Sowden Group as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-06-30.
What sectors does Sowden Group work in?
Sowden Group works in Commercial, Residential and Retail.
When was Sowden Group established?
Sowden Group was incorporated on 1989-11-09, though the company says it has traded since 1950.