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Highlights

  • Located in a prominent High Street position in Bedford’s town center.
  • Surrounded by a balanced tenant mix of retail, leisure, and financial services.
  • Excellent pedestrian accessibility and proximity to major transport links.

Space Availability (1)

Display Rent as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rate
  • Type
  • Ground
  • 2,007 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £11.96 /sq ft pa £1.00 /sq ft pcm £24,000 pa £2,000 pcm
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

43 High Street presents a sizeable double-fronted retail premises in the heart of Bedford’s bustling town center. Positioned on a high-traffic thoroughfare with strong pedestrian flows, this versatile property benefits from exceptional frontage and visibility, making it well-suited for a variety of retail operators or businesses targeting maximum exposure. The ground floor offers a lengthy open-plan retail area, complemented by two additional large rooms with flexible configurations. Upper levels are accessible via an internal staircase and provide additional areas that can accommodate storage, alternative uses, or office space, enhancing operational versatility. Situated among a dynamic blend of shops, cafes, and service businesses, the property is within easy walking distance of Bedford’s key retail and civic amenities. Connectivity is excellent, with Bedford Railway Station only 0.6 miles away and the main bus station approximately a five-minute walk. This central location ensures consistent customer footfall and convenience for staff and clients alike.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Secure Storage
  • Display Window
  • Benefits from double retail frontage
  • Comprises ground floor retail and additional rooms
  • Well-suited for a variety of business uses
Space Size Term Rate Type
Ground 2,007 sq ft Negotiable £11.96 /sq ft pa £1.00 /sq ft pcm £24,000 pa £2,000 pcm Fully Repairing & Insuring

Ground

Size
2,007 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£11.96 /sq ft pa £1.00 /sq ft pcm £24,000 pa £2,000 pcm
Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

43 High Street presents a sizeable double-fronted retail premises in the heart of Bedford’s bustling town center. Positioned on a high-traffic thoroughfare with strong pedestrian flows, this versatile property benefits from exceptional frontage and visibility, making it well-suited for a variety of retail operators or businesses targeting maximum exposure. The ground floor offers a lengthy open-plan retail area, complemented by two additional large rooms with flexible configurations. Upper levels are accessible via an internal staircase and provide additional areas that can accommodate storage, alternative uses, or office space, enhancing operational versatility. Situated among a dynamic blend of shops, cafes, and service businesses, the property is within easy walking distance of Bedford’s key retail and civic amenities. Connectivity is excellent, with Bedford Railway Station only 0.6 miles away and the main bus station approximately a five-minute walk. This central location ensures consistent customer footfall and convenience for staff and clients alike.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Secure Storage
  • Display Window
  • Benefits from double retail frontage
  • Comprises ground floor retail and additional rooms
  • Well-suited for a variety of business uses

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.

Property Facts

Total Space Available 2,007 sq ft
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Shopfront
Net Internal Area (NIA) 2,007 sq ft
Year Built 1911

About the Property

The property is located on Bedford High Street within the central retail area, close to the town’s civic hub and amenities. It features multiple floors accessible via an internal staircase. The immediate vicinity comprises a mix of retail and service operators. Bedford Railway Station lies approximately 0.6 miles away, and the primary bus station is approximately 0.3 miles from the property.

  • Storage Space

Nearby Major Retailers

Tesco Extra
Nando's
Slug & Lettuce
Zizzi
Wagamama
KOKORO
Miller & Carter
eurochange
Costa Coffee
Starbucks
  • Listing ID: 40895501

  • Date on Market: 12/06/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 43 High St, Bedford MK40 1RY

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