Sutton Harbour Group Plc

What Sutton Harbour Group Plc does

Sutton Harbour Group Plc is a publicly quoted (London Stock Exchange, ticker SHG) waterfront regeneration specialist and harbour authority headquartered in Plymouth, United Kingdom. It is the principal landowner and developer of Plymouth's historic waterfront quarter, owning and operating Sutton Harbour itself, two marinas (Sutton Harbour Marina with 420 berths and a 5 Gold Anchor rating, and King Point Marina), and Plymouth Fisheries, which is the second-largest fresh fish market in England. The group's activities span three integrated lines: premium marina berthing and ancillary services for recreational and commercial vessel owners; residential property development comprising Sugar Quay (a 21-storey tower with 170 luxury apartments plus 30,000 sq ft of retail and leisure), Harbour Arch Quay (14 apartments over seven floors), and the Sutton Road East pipeline; and commercial property lettings across North Quay House, Century Quay, Penrose House, and Harbour Arch Quay to professional services tenants such as Foot Anstey, Francis Clark, and AWW, alongside hospitality operators including Boston Tea Party, The Stable, Miller & Carter, Rockfish, and Supha's Street Food Emporium.

Revenue is generated through three primary mechanics: recurring subscription-style berthing fees and lock-access charges from the marina estates; transactional fees and tenant income from Plymouth Fisheries' fresh fish market operations; episodic one-time residential apartment sales from the development pipeline; and recurring commercial rental income from the office and retail estate. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer (marina enquiries, residential sales viewings, commercial lettings) supplemented by annual exhibition at the Southampton International Boat Show. Marketing is conducted via owned social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), content/news publishing, PR, and event sponsorship (including the British Firework Championships and Seafest), supported by MailChimp for email delivery and Google Analytics for web measurement.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and confined to standard web analytics and email marketing tooling, with no disclosed AI, machine-learning, or software-platform components; competitive advantage rests on the regulatory position as harbour authority, the unique waterfront land position, and historic brand association with Plymouth's maritime heritage. Operationally the group is asset-heavy, geographically concentrated in a single UK waterfront location, and dependent on the absorption pace of its residential development pipeline for period-over-period revenue variability.

Name

Sutton Harbour Group Plc

Legal name

Sutton Harbour Holdings plc

Website

https://suttonharbourgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sutton Harbour Group Plc is a publicly quoted Plymouth-based waterfront regeneration specialist and harbour authority that owns and operates two marinas, Plymouth Fisheries, and a luxury residential and commercial property portfolio at Britain's Ocean City waterfront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Harbour, Marina & Waterfront Real Estate

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry & Passenger Water Transport Operators (TLAFAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH), Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Waterfront property development
• Commercial property leasing
• Harbour management
• Fresh fish market operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Marina Berthing Services: Annual and transient berthing fees for vessel owners at Sutton Harbour Marina (420 berths) and King Point Marina. Revenue from secure berthing, lock access, and marina facilities.
2. Residential Property Development: Sales revenue from luxury waterfront apartments at Harbour Arch Quay (14 apartments) and Sugar Quay (170 luxury apartments). Mixed-use development combining residential with 30,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space.
3. Commercial Property Leasing: Rental income from office and commercial units at North Quay House, Century Quay, Penrose House, and Harbour Arch Quay. Tenants include professional services firms and hospitality operators.
4. Fisheries Operations: Plymouth Fisheries generates revenue as the second largest fresh fish market in England. Revenue from fishing industry tenants, landing fees, and related operations supporting the South West fishing fleet.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sutton Harbour Group Plc owns and operates Plymouth's historic Sutton Harbour waterfront, running two marinas (Sutton Harbour Marina with 420 berths and a 5 Gold Anchor rating, plus King Point Marina) and Plymouth Fisheries (the second largest fresh fish market in England). The company develops and sells luxury residential apartments (Sugar Quay, Harbour Arch Quay, Sutton Road East) and leases commercial office and retail space to professional services firms, restaurants, and retailers on the waterfront.

Product overview

Sutton Harbour Group Plc is an award-winning waterfront regeneration specialist which owns and operates the harbour, Sutton Harbour Marina, and Plymouth Fisheries. The company operates a multi-faceted portfolio consisting of: two premium marinas (Sutton Harbour Marina with 420 berths and 5 Gold Anchor rating, plus King Point Marina); Plymouth Fisheries (the second largest fresh fish market in England); residential developments including Sugar Quay (21-storey tower with 170 luxury apartments), Harbour Arch Quay (14 apartments), and Sutton Road East; and commercial office properties housing professional services firms. The group serves visitors, residents, boat owners, and commercial fishing operations as Britain's Ocean City waterfront destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sugar Quay: A signature new building of 21 storeys offering 170 luxury apartments along with 30,000 sq ft of retail and leisure.
• Harbour Arch Quay

Products and services

• Sutton Harbour Marina 5 Gold Anchor award-winning marina offering 420 berths with secure vessel storage, lock access, customer services, and event programming for berth holders in the heart of Plymouth's historic waterfront.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 Gold Anchor marina rating indicating first-class customer service and facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gold AnchorminorOthersGold Anchor membership scheme for marina excellence. Sutton Harbour Marina holds 5 Gold Anchor rating. The scheme provides recognition and standards for marina facilities.
• British MarineminorOthersIndustry body for UK marine businesses. Membership provides industry representation, standards, and networking.
• Visit Plymouth / Destination PlymouthminorOthersLocal tourism organisations promoting Plymouth as a destination. Sutton Harbour is featured as part of 'Britain's Ocean City' branding.
• Plymouth Boat TripsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarbour cruise operator offering various themed cruises and ferry services. Operating from Barbican Landing Stage serving Sutton Harbour area.
• National Marine AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor attraction located within Sutton Harbour. Home to over 5,000 marine species. Part of Ocean Conservation Trust. Co-promoted as key attraction in the waterfront area.
• The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA)minorOthersTYHA Find a Marina stand at Southampton International Boat Show where Sutton Harbour and King Point Marinas exhibit annually.
• Plymouth Sound National Marine ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park for events like Seafest, expanding events across the entire waterfront.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• British Land: UK REIT focused on prime commercial property and mixed-use campuses; comparable to Sutton Harbour's commercial office and retail leasing book (North Quay House, Century Quay, Penrose House).
• Berkeley Group Holdings: Major UK residential developer of urban and waterfront schemes; relevant comparable for Sugar Quay and Harbour Arch Quay luxury apartment delivery, albeit at much larger scale.
• Peel Ports Group: Major UK ports and waterfront property owner/developer; relevant as a scaled UK peer combining port operations with waterfront regeneration and property development.
• Associated British Ports (ABP): Largest UK ports group operating commercial harbours; comparable as a UK harbour/port authority landlord with adjacent waterfront real estate, though focused on commercial cargo rather than leisure marina.
• Forth Ports: UK port operator with significant waterfront property and regeneration exposure, particularly around Leith; comparable as a UK harbour authority with mixed-use real estate.

Regional players

• Falmouth Harbour Commissioners: Statutory harbour authority for Falmouth, Cornwall, operating marina, commercial port and waterfront facilities; a regional UK harbour peer with similar mixed-use harbour economics.
• Portland Port: UK regional port and marina operator on the South Coast; comparable as a smaller-scale UK harbour with combined commercial port, marina berthing, and waterfront real estate activities.

Direct peers

• MDL Marinas: One of the UK's largest marina operators with a portfolio of premium marinas offering berthing, boatyard services and waterfront facilities — directly comparable to Sutton Harbour Marina and King Point Marina.
• Premier Marinas: UK marina operator running a network of premium coastal marinas with berthing and ancillary services; operates at a similar scale and quality tier to Sutton Harbour Group's marina subsidiaries.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International marina owner/operator with a heritage brand focused on premium berthing and waterfront destinations; comparable to Sutton Harbour's flagship 5 Gold Anchor marina offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Sutton_Harbour
• Facebookfacebook.com/suttonharbour
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sutton-harbour-group-plc
• Instagraminstagram.com/suttonharbour

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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