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1-18 Church Arcade 298 - 8,183 sq ft of Retail Space Available in Bedford MK40 1LQ

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Popular shopping centre
  • Good amenities and parking options
  • Prominently located within the town centre

SPACE AVAILABILITY (7)

Display Rent as

  • SPACE
  • SIZE
  • TERM
  • RATE
  • TYPE
  • Ground, Ste 11
  • 991 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £18.16 /sq ft pa £1.51 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Ground Floor Retail Premises previously operating as a cafe/sandwich bar, this versatile ground floor unit offers a well-configured layout comprising a welcoming customer-facing retail area with serving counter, dedicated food preparation space, rear storage room, private office, and two W.C. facilities.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Spacious open-plan unit
  • Suited for variety of food or retail uses
  • Windowed facade
  • Ground, Ste 12
  • 1,011 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £11.87 /sq ft pa £0.99 /sq ft pcm £12,000 pa £1,000 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
60 Days

The property benefits from an open plan retail floor as well as first floor storage space with W.C.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Energy Performance Rating - E
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Great frontage
  • Windowed facade
  • Versatile retail space
  • Ground, Ste 16
  • 298 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £30.20 /sq ft pa £2.52 /sq ft pcm £9,000 pa £750.00 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell And Core
Availability
Now

Class E retail unit benefitting from open plan retail area, W.C. and kitchenette, with good window frontage onto Church Arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Suitable for variety of retail uses
  • Windowed facade
  • Well positioned
  • Ground, Ste 2
  • 1,830 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £10.11 /sq ft pa £0.84 /sq ft pcm £18,500 pa £1,542 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Venture Commercial are pleased to introduce Unit 2 in Church Arcade, Bedford, a versatile retail unit offering 1,830 sq. ft. of premium space across two floors. The unit features an open-plan layout, creating a spacious environment that can be tailored to suit a variety of uses. The ground and first floors benefit from suspended ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring excellent visibility and an abundance of natural light, perfect for displaying products or services. Additionally, the unit comes equipped with essential amenities including WC and kitchen facilities, making it ready for immediate occupation. Previously operated as a jewelers, Unit 2 is ideally suited for specialist retailers or businesses requiring high foot traffic. The flexible Class E designation allows for a wide range of retail or professional uses, making this space adaptable for your business needs. Its prominent location within Church Arcade ensures excellent visibility in a high-footfall area, enhancing its appeal to both passing pedestrians and local clientele. The property is available to let at £18,500 per annum, on a full repairing and insuring lease. Church Arcade's central location offers convenient access to local amenities and key transport routes, including the A4280 and A421 Bedford Bypass, making it a prime choice for any retail or professional business looking to establish themselves in a bustling town centre location.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Secure and Accessible
  • Exceptional Frontage
  • Key Amenities Included
  • Ground, Ste 4
  • 689 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £14.51 /sq ft pa £1.21 /sq ft pcm £10,000 pa £833.33 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Retail premises located over 2 floors. Open plan unit with additional storage area and w.c. facility to first floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Recently refurbished
  • Would suit variety of occupiers
  • Double fronted
  • Ground, Ste 5
  • 1,980 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £6.82 /sq ft pa £0.57 /sq ft pcm £13,500 pa £1,125 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

This versatile Class E retail unit is spread across two floors offering flexible retail space, benefitting from access via the rear and an open plan layout providing ample room for a range of retail or professional uses. The premises are to be let on new terms at a rental of £13,500 per annum exclusive. A service charge is payable for any provisions and maintenance of the common areas relating to this property.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Floor to ceiling window frontage
  • Open-plan space
  • Rear loading access
  • 1st Floor, Ste 11a
  • 1,384 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £5.78 /sq ft pa £0.48 /sq ft pcm £8,000 pa £666.67 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

A first floor Class E property offers an ideal blend of functionality and location and benefits from a high level of footfall. The layout features two private offices at the front, providing an inviting view into the vibrant arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Spacious open-plan unit
  • Separate ladies and gents restrooms
  • Changing facilities
Space Size Term Rate Type
Ground, Ste 11 991 sq ft Negotiable £18.16 /sq ft pa £1.51 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 12 1,011 sq ft Negotiable £11.87 /sq ft pa £0.99 /sq ft pcm £12,000 pa £1,000 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 16 298 sq ft Negotiable £30.20 /sq ft pa £2.52 /sq ft pcm £9,000 pa £750.00 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 2 1,830 sq ft Negotiable £10.11 /sq ft pa £0.84 /sq ft pcm £18,500 pa £1,542 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 4 689 sq ft Negotiable £14.51 /sq ft pa £1.21 /sq ft pcm £10,000 pa £833.33 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 5 1,980 sq ft Negotiable £6.82 /sq ft pa £0.57 /sq ft pcm £13,500 pa £1,125 pcm TBD
1st Floor, Ste 11a 1,384 sq ft Negotiable £5.78 /sq ft pa £0.48 /sq ft pcm £8,000 pa £666.67 pcm TBD

Ground, Ste 11

Size
991 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£18.16 /sq ft pa £1.51 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Ground Floor Retail Premises previously operating as a cafe/sandwich bar, this versatile ground floor unit offers a well-configured layout comprising a welcoming customer-facing retail area with serving counter, dedicated food preparation space, rear storage room, private office, and two W.C. facilities.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Spacious open-plan unit
  • Suited for variety of food or retail uses
  • Windowed facade

Ground, Ste 12

Size
1,011 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£11.87 /sq ft pa £0.99 /sq ft pcm £12,000 pa £1,000 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
60 Days

The property benefits from an open plan retail floor as well as first floor storage space with W.C.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Energy Performance Rating - E
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Great frontage
  • Windowed facade
  • Versatile retail space

Ground, Ste 16

Size
298 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£30.20 /sq ft pa £2.52 /sq ft pcm £9,000 pa £750.00 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell And Core
Availability
Now

Class E retail unit benefitting from open plan retail area, W.C. and kitchenette, with good window frontage onto Church Arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Suitable for variety of retail uses
  • Windowed facade
  • Well positioned

Ground, Ste 2

Size
1,830 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£10.11 /sq ft pa £0.84 /sq ft pcm £18,500 pa £1,542 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Venture Commercial are pleased to introduce Unit 2 in Church Arcade, Bedford, a versatile retail unit offering 1,830 sq. ft. of premium space across two floors. The unit features an open-plan layout, creating a spacious environment that can be tailored to suit a variety of uses. The ground and first floors benefit from suspended ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring excellent visibility and an abundance of natural light, perfect for displaying products or services. Additionally, the unit comes equipped with essential amenities including WC and kitchen facilities, making it ready for immediate occupation. Previously operated as a jewelers, Unit 2 is ideally suited for specialist retailers or businesses requiring high foot traffic. The flexible Class E designation allows for a wide range of retail or professional uses, making this space adaptable for your business needs. Its prominent location within Church Arcade ensures excellent visibility in a high-footfall area, enhancing its appeal to both passing pedestrians and local clientele. The property is available to let at £18,500 per annum, on a full repairing and insuring lease. Church Arcade's central location offers convenient access to local amenities and key transport routes, including the A4280 and A421 Bedford Bypass, making it a prime choice for any retail or professional business looking to establish themselves in a bustling town centre location.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Secure and Accessible
  • Exceptional Frontage
  • Key Amenities Included

Ground, Ste 4

Size
689 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£14.51 /sq ft pa £1.21 /sq ft pcm £10,000 pa £833.33 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Retail premises located over 2 floors. Open plan unit with additional storage area and w.c. facility to first floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Recently refurbished
  • Would suit variety of occupiers
  • Double fronted

Ground, Ste 5

Size
1,980 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£6.82 /sq ft pa £0.57 /sq ft pcm £13,500 pa £1,125 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

This versatile Class E retail unit is spread across two floors offering flexible retail space, benefitting from access via the rear and an open plan layout providing ample room for a range of retail or professional uses. The premises are to be let on new terms at a rental of £13,500 per annum exclusive. A service charge is payable for any provisions and maintenance of the common areas relating to this property.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Roller Shutters
  • Floor to ceiling window frontage
  • Open-plan space
  • Rear loading access

1st Floor, Ste 11a

Size
1,384 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£5.78 /sq ft pa £0.48 /sq ft pcm £8,000 pa £666.67 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

A first floor Class E property offers an ideal blend of functionality and location and benefits from a high level of footfall. The layout features two private offices at the front, providing an inviting view into the vibrant arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Spacious open-plan unit
  • Separate ladies and gents restrooms
  • Changing facilities

Service Types


The rent amount and service type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The service type will vary depending upon the services provided. Contact the listing agent for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each service type.

1. Fully Repairing & Insuring: All obligations for repairing and insuring the property (or their share of the property) both internally and externally.

2. Internal Repairing Only: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

3. Internal Repairing & Insuring: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs and insurance for internal parts of the property only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

4. Negotiable or TBD: This is used when the leasing contact does not provide the service type.

SELECT TENANTS AT 1-18 CHURCH ARCADE, BEDFORD, BDF MK40 1LQ

  • TENANT
  • DESCRIPTION
  • UK LOCATIONS
  • REACH
  • Boxed Vintage
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • DP Clarke Family Butchers Limited
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Millman (Jewellers) Limited
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Pauls Cafe
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Silvestre Hair & Beauty
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Tech4Repair
  • -
  • 1
  • -
TENANT DESCRIPTION UK LOCATIONS REACH
Boxed Vintage - 1 -
DP Clarke Family Butchers Limited - 1 -
Millman (Jewellers) Limited - 1 -
Pauls Cafe - 1 -
Silvestre Hair & Beauty - 1 -
Tech4Repair - 1 -

PROPERTY FACTS

Total Space Available 8,183 sq ft
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Shopfront
Net Internal Area (NIA) 24,754 sq ft
Year Built/Renovated 1955/2011

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Church Arcade is located in the town centre of Bedford providing a pedestrian link between Allhallows, Church Square and Harpur Street. The parade benefits from a high footfall making it an ideal location for specialist retailers. The historic market town of Bedford with its attractive riverside frontage is centrally located to London, Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes.

  • Security System
  • Signage
  • EPC - E
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

NEARBY MAJOR RETAILERS

Costa Coffee
Iceland
Whole Foods Market
Morrisons
Clydesdale Bank Plc
Santander
HSBC Bank Plc
Checkers Dessert Lounge
Lloyds Bank Plc
Slug & Lettuce Company
  • Listing ID: 36228225

  • Date on Market: 26/08/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1-18 Church Arcade, Bedford MK40 1LQ

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