nLighten Leeds LBA1 (Normanton)

Leeds · Yorkshire and the Humber · England · United Kingdom

nLighten Leeds LBA1 is a carrier-neutral edge colocation data centre at White Rose Technology Centre, Normanton Industrial Estate, WF6 1TD, close to the M62.

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THE ESSENTIALS

The facility at a glance.

Rack space High-density rackExplore rack sizes and space options →Power per rack 6 power options listedExplore power options for your equipment →Connectivity Carrier-neutralExplore network providers and connections →Support 24/7 service desk and NOC access; on-site servicesExplore on-site support and services →Standards & resilience Tier 3 aligned (not certified)Explore standards and resilience details →

OVERVIEW

About this data centre

nLighten carrier-neutral edge colocation for Leeds (LBA1)

nLighten describes LBA1 as a high-availability, secure edge data centre serving Leeds, with 650 m² of dedicated colocation space and 3,600 kW of site capacity at end-state. The site is close to the M62, 15 minutes by car from Leeds station and 40 minutes from Leeds Bradford Airport, with office space and ample parking.

Each cabinet has independent A and B power feeds. Standard air-cooled density is 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet, and high-density AI-ready deployments of 15 kW to 150+ kW are available on request. Cooling and humidity are designed to the ASHRAE A1 allowable category, with a design PUE of 1.29, and the site has a Tier III design target.

LBA1 is carrier neutral, with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas. Security includes dual-factor access control (PIN and biometrics), full-coverage CCTV and fire suppression in the data hall, backed by a 24/7 service desk, 24/7 NOC access and on-site services. nLighten states 100% carbon-free energy backed by Guarantees of Origin and power purchase agreements.

Services & suitable workloads

Colocation
Remote hands
High-density colocation

Racks & space

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Rack options

Published rack formats and availability
Rack format	Configuration & compatibility	Reported availability
High-density rack	High-density (AI-ready) cabinets of 15 kW to 150+ kW on request.	On request

nLighten offers cabinets in a pre-defined modular aisle and containment system. Standard air-cooled density is 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet; high-density (AI-ready) cabinets of 15 kW to 150+ kW are available on request.

Technical specifications

Fire suppression: Fire suppression in the data hall

Total floor space: 650 m² of dedicated colocation space
Site capacity (end-state): 3,600 kW
Design PUE: 1.29
Tier: Tier III design target

Power & cooling

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Power options

Published power options and availability
Power option	Configuration & compatibility	Reported availability
2 kW+	Standard air-cooled density 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet.	Available
5 kW+	Standard air-cooled density 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet.	Available
10 kW+	Standard air-cooled density 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet.	Available
15 kW+	High-density (AI-ready) 15 kW to 150+ kW on request.	On request
20 kW+	High-density (AI-ready) 15 kW to 150+ kW on request.	On request
30 kW+ / custom	High-density (AI-ready) 15 kW to 150+ kW on request.	On request

Power infrastructure

Power distribution redundancy: Independent A and B feeds to each cabinet

Cooling systems

Cooling type: Air cooling as standard; cooling and humidity designed to ASHRAE A1 allowable category

nLighten lists redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet, 3,600 kW site capacity at end-state, a design PUE of 1.29, standard density of 2–7 kW up to 15 kW per cabinet, and 15 kW to 150+ kW high-density on request.

Sustainability

nLighten lists a design PUE of 1.29, 100% carbon-free energy backed by Guarantees of Origin, power purchase agreements, a calculated Integrated Carbon-Free Energy (ICFEn) score, and a feasibility study for heat recovery to local heating networks.

Connectivity

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Carrier neutralYes

nLighten describes LBA1 as carrier neutral with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas for rapid activation, and says customers can select from more than 65 carriers and partners across its European footprint.

Network capabilities

Meet-me room: Yes

Security

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Physical security

Biometric access
Controlled access
CCTV
Fire suppression

Monitoring systems

24/7 monitoring

nLighten lists dual-factor access control (PIN and biometrics), full-coverage CCTV, fire suppression in the data hall, and a 24/7 service desk with 24/7 NOC access.

Certifications & standards

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Tier designationTier 3 aligned (not certified)

Compliance overview

nLighten states a Tier III design target (not certified). Facility certifications are not listed on the LBA1 page.

Operator’s tier statement

nLighten states a Tier III design target. No Uptime Institute certification is published.

Location & access

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White Rose Technology Centre, Don Pedro Avenue, Normanton Industrial Estate, Normanton, Leeds, WF6 1TD

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Site access

nLighten says the site is close to the M62 motorway, 15 minutes by car from Leeds station and 40 minutes from Leeds Bradford Airport, with ample parking.

On-site parking: Available

Travel & local connections

Motorway

M62

nLighten: close to the M62 motorway.

Rail

Leeds station

nLighten: 15 minutes by car.

Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport

nLighten: 40 minutes.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions

Where is nLighten Leeds LBA1?

nLighten gives the address as White Rose Technology Centre, Don Pedro Ave, Normanton Industrial Estate, WF6 1TD Normanton, close to the M62.

How much space and power does LBA1 have?

nLighten lists 650 m² of colocation space and 3,600 kW of site capacity at end-state. Confirm current available capacity with nLighten.

What power density can LBA1 support?

Standard air-cooled density is 2–7 kW, up to 15 kW per cabinet. High-density (AI-ready) deployments of 15 kW to 150+ kW are available on request.

Is LBA1 carrier neutral?

Yes. nLighten describes it as carrier neutral, with diverse fibre entry points and meet-me areas.

Does nLighten claim a Tier rating?

nLighten states a Tier III design target. It does not publish an Uptime Institute certification for LBA1.

About this listing

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Status: Information supplied
Last reviewed: 15 October 2026

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