Companies for Sale Norfolk

There are many different types of companies for sale in Norfolk, reflecting the size and diversity of this county. As an East Anglian based business broker, Axis have over 25 years experience of the local Norfolk business market and have several businesses for sale Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and beyond. We specialise in a number of industry sectors, especially recruitment, property management, healthcare, logistics, commercial cleaning, and service businesses. Norfolk is perhaps one of the lesser known counties but it has a lot to offer in terms of industry and commerce, so this page is aimed at helping the prospective business buyer to have an awareness of the major towns, industries and transport links in Norfolk, along with each of the above sectors.

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Healthcare Companies for Sale Norfolk
Norfolk is an exceptionally popular destination for retirement, either in your own home or in a residential care home. The Norfolk coastline is extensive, and includes many popular seaside locations including Caister, Hunstanton, Sheringham, Cromer, and Great Yarmouth, all of which make great locations for care homes. However, a variety of care homes and nursing agencies can be found in and around the city of Norwich, as well as many of Norfolk’s inland towns such as North Walsham, Harleston, Diss, and Thetford. Here are two recent examples of healthcare businesses for sale in the Norfolk area:

Social Care & Learning Support Agency – Turnover £600k, Profit £200k
EMI Residential Home – Turnover £850k, Profit £95k

Recruitment Companies for Sale Norfolk
Norwich is under 2 hours from the centre of London by train and there are a good number of Norfolk commuters who work in the capital. In addition, there are several large manufacturing and other companies operating in the Norwich and Norfolk area that require specialist engineering or other specialist skills, not to mention the huge demand for agricultural workers in this largely arable county. Recruitment companies are therefore plentiful, both to help find London jobs for locals, as well as bringing in specialist skills to local businesses. The following recruitment businesses for sale in Norfolk were recently on our books:

Construction Trade Agency - Turnover est £4million
Specialist Transport Recruitment Agency - Turnover £350k, Profit £70k
Manufacturing Recruitment Agency Company – Turnover £4.4million, Profit £400k

Property Management Companies for Sale Norfolk
There are three main requirements for property management in Norfolk: commercial, residential, and leisure. The City of Norwich and other large towns such as East Dereham, Kings Lynn, and Thetford have significant levels of office and retail space, while out of town you will find industrial estates and processing plants – all of which require commercial property management. The residential rentals market is strong, perhaps due to the relatively low wage levels in the area, which means there are many property management companies in the region. Finally, Norfolk is a popular holiday destination for UK holidaymakers visiting the Norfolk Broads or the coast, so there is an ongoing need for management of holiday lets.

Logistics Companies for Sale Norfolk
As an agricultural county some distance from London there is constant movement of crops, fish, and other produce in and out of the area. And although there is a good rail link south to London, access to the Midlands, North, or elsewhere in the UK is heavily dependent on road transport, provided mainly by the A14, A11, and A47. There are several Norfolk logistics firms based along these routes. Here are two recent examples of logistics businesses for sale in Norfolk:

Established Heavy Duty Plant Hire Business - Turnover £1.8million, Profit £600k
Removal & Storage Company – Turnover £270k

Manufacturing and Engineering Companies for Sale Norfolk
There is a strong tradition of large manufacturing and engineering firms in the Norfolk area including the world famous Lotus cars. These businesses benefit from low overheads combined with good proximity to London, while Norwich City airport makes it quite feasible to develop export markets into Europe and worldwide. Relatively low property prices and other overheads offer similar advantages to those of the north of England, while offering easier access to London and a scenic local environment to attract specialist workers to the area. Here is one recent example of an engineering business for sale in Norfolk:

Power Transmission Engineering Company – Turnover est £790k, Profit est £200k

Cleaning Companies for Sale Norfolk
Where there is commercial property, there is a requirement for commercial cleaning. And you will find a great number of commercial cleaning companies in the county. It is quite common in this region for a commercial cleaning company to offer a diversity of services including domestic cleaning, carpet cleaning, and other general maintenance services such as repairs. This can mean interesting opportunities to prospective investors looking for unique service offerings. Here are two examples of cleaning businesses for sale in Norfolk recently:

Service, Repair and Cleaning Equipment Company & Distribution and Import Company - Turnover £370k
Re-Locatable Cleaning Company – Turnover £150k, Profit £48k

Packaging Companies for Sale Norfolk
The combination of manufacturing, engineering and agriculture in Norfolk creates an ongoing demand for packaging and processing services. And, just as the county is a convenient base for logistics and companies, it also makes a good base for packaging companies to receive materials and distribute them after packaging.

Service Companies for Sale Norfolk
Where there is industry and commerce, there is a demand for businesses to supply a range of services including finance, telecommunications, IT, training, catering and so on. There are many such companies based in the Norfolk area, many of whom are small independent businesses. The below service businesses for sale in Norfolk were on our books recently:

Office Design & Installation Company – Turnover £400k, Profit – £140k
Finance Training Company – SOLD

More About Norfolk
Norwich City is the county town of Norfolk and is a major regional centre for shopping, education, and commerce. The nearby University of East Anglia has a growing international reputation, while Norwich City airport links the East of England with the continent. The London rail link creates a steady stream of visitors to the city all year round for shopping and entertainment, while the success of Norwich City football team means large numbers of visitors at weekends. The next largest town is Kings Lynn, which is both seaport and market town and connected to London Kings Cross by train. It is a major centre for retail and entertainment for the surrounding population of West Norfolk as well as parts of Lincolnshire which lies very close by.

Travelling east from Norwich to the coast finds Great Yarmouth, which is both a major fishing port and a significant seaside destination, especially for visitors to the nearby Norfolk Broads. Tourism is a major part of the Norfolk economy, with many UK visitors attracted to the coastal resorts of Cromer, Sheringham, Wells, Hunstanton, Caister and more, as well as inland destinations such as Thetford Forest Park. There are also many historic attractions including Burnham Thorpe – the birthplace of Lord Nelson.

Inland there is great deal of agriculture and farming of all kinds. There are many market towns including Wymondham, Attleborough, Swaffham, East Dereham, Downham Market, Fakenham, as well as many small villages.

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