Colocation in Gatwick

Gatwick and the surrounding M23 corridor sits between London and Brighton, serving a substantial business community that includes logistics and freight, international business services, aviation sector suppliers, and organisations that need proximity to Gatwick Airport for their international operations. The area has grown as a colocation market in parallel with the airport's expansion as a major international hub, creating a concentration of businesses with demanding and specific infrastructure requirements.

The Gatwick area has developed as a colocation market because it offers a combination of attributes that is difficult to replicate elsewhere in the South East. Airport proximity means that organisations with significant international hardware logistics requirements can manage deliveries and collections efficiently. The M23 and M25 provide fast access to London and the wider South East business community. And pricing for colocation in the Gatwick corridor is materially below central London rates, making it attractive for organisations that do not require London-level carrier density but need reliable South East connectivity.

Connectivity from the Gatwick corridor is strong in multiple directions. Direct rail services to central London Victoria and London Bridge put the City and Canary Wharf under 30 minutes away on the Gatwick Express and Southern services. The M23 connects to the M25, providing access east to the M20 and Channel Tunnel routes and west to Heathrow and the M4 corridor. Multiple carrier options are available given the area's position between London's carrier networks and the coastal international cable landing stations in Kent and Sussex. International data traffic routing in this location benefits from proximity to both carrier hubs and subsea cable infrastructure.

The primary sectors generating colocation demand in the Gatwick area include logistics and aviation sector supply chains, international business services, property and facilities management, and professional services organisations based across Surrey and West Sussex. For operators in this market, carrier neutrality and demonstrated connectivity to London internet exchange infrastructure are important differentiators, as buyers in this area often have London connectivity requirements despite their South East location. See the guide to UK colocation providers for a framework for evaluating connectivity credentials, and use the rack and power calculator to build your infrastructure specification before approaching facilities in the Gatwick corridor.

What to consider when choosing a Gatwick colocation provider

• Aviation and logistics tenants drive specific compliance requirements around data handling and disaster recovery: verify your provider's experience with these sectors.
• Connectivity to London is strong but less diverse than in the M4 or M25 corridors: carrier neutrality matters more here.
• The Gatwick area has experienced some power supply constraints in high-growth periods: assess available capacity carefully.
• Dual-airport access (Gatwick and Heathrow within reach) is a logistics advantage for international hardware sourcing.

For a full framework for evaluating UK colocation operators, including certification requirements, commercial terms, and technical specification assessment, see the guide to UK colocation providers.

Nearby areas also served

A Gatwick colocation facility typically serves organisations across the wider Surrey / West Sussex region, including Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Brighton. For buyers in these areas, a Gatwick facility offers a practical balance of proximity, connectivity and cost.

Common questions about colocation in Gatwick