Retail in North Yorkshire available for sale
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Retail Properties for Sale in North Yorkshire

Explore the Latest North Yorkshire Retail Properties for Sale

Including shops for sale, high street units, retail warehouses, petrol stations, showrooms, and leisure-focused retail spaces.

More details for 2 Dyers Garth, Hawes - Retail for Sale

Riverside House - 2 Dyers Garth

Hawes, DL8 3NJ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £100,000
  • 1,158 sq ft
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More details for 57A Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate - Retail for Sale

57A Cold Bath Rd

Harrogate, HG2 0NL

  • Retail for Sale
  • £525,000
  • 1,114 sq ft
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More details for 81 Station Parade, Harrogate - Retail for Sale

81 Station Parade

Harrogate, HG1 1ST

  • Retail for Sale
  • £850,000
  • 1,358 sq ft
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More details for Market Pl, Hawes - Retail for Sale

Market Pl

Hawes, DL8 3QZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £330,000
  • 3,752 sq ft

Hawes Retail for Sale

Barclays Bank presents an exceptional and exciting opportunity to create a striking mixed-use development in the very heart of Hawes Market Place. Combining commercial potential with residential transformation, this prominent property offers the chance to deliver something truly special within one of the Yorkshire Dales' most desirable market towns. Hawes, the principal town in Upper Wensleydale, is a thriving and highly sought-after destination, popular with both tourists and locals alike. Renowned for its charm and character, the town boasts an excellent range of independent shops, welcoming restaurants, traditional tearooms and well-loved pubs. A strong sense of community is evident, supported by local amenities including a primary school, church, chapel and a bustling market hall, while the weekly outdoor market and breathtaking surrounding countryside, with its scenic walks and far-reaching views, further enhance its enduring appeal. Arranged over four generous floors, Barclays Bank offers substantial and versatile accommodation. The ground floor, formerly operating as the bank, provides an impressive commercial space with planning permission already granted for a rear extension, creating exciting scope for a variety of business uses. There is an income from the ATM for the next few years. The upper floors present a superb residential opportunity, with planning permission in place to convert the first, second and third floors into two well-proportioned flats, each benefiting from access to the rear of the property. This thoughtful layout offers the potential to create attractive, self-contained homes in a prime central location. Externally, the property includes a rear garden area which currently provides parking for one vehicle. There is clear potential to further enhance this space, including the creating additional parking provision for the residential units. Barclays Bank represents a rare and compelling development prospect, offering both flexibility and significant potential in an outstanding location. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the scale of opportunity on offer. GROUND FLOOR Commercial Space Large ground floor shop space. 3 Windows and door to the front. Access to the rear shop. 2 separate toilets. ATM cash machine is leased to Barclays for a number of years Extension Planning Permission has been approved to build a a single storey rear extension. This will be access via the shop and will have a large window at the rear and a door to the side. Entrance To Flats At the rear is independent access for the first and second floor flats. FIRST FLOOR FLAT Accommodation Plans show a large two bedroom apartment with kitchen, bathroom and a study. The living room is large with a bay window overlooking the market place and a kitchen at the rear which will have lovely views of Stags Fell. Both bedrooms are good, double bedrooms with a separate study accessed via bedroom two. SECOND FLOOR FLAT Accommodation The second floor flat is a spacious two bedroom property. There is a large sitting room to the front with a bay window over looking the market place. The kitchen is at the rear and will have views to Stags Fell. There are two double bedrooms and a house bathroom. THIRD FLOOR The third floor is a large loft space, accessed via a staircase from the second floor. This could be converted or utilised subject to planning permission. OUTSIDE Front The property fronts on the market place. Rear Large ground at the rear to be landscaped as shown on planning permission. For us of occupants of the flats. Parking Off road parking will be created at the rear of the property for the two flats. PLANNING INFO R/56/131L Conversion of bank to Ground floor non residential Class E use. Residential apartments on 1st and 2nd floor. with Section 106 Local Occupancy only. Commercial ground floor use of the premises shall not take place outside of the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday â?? Saturday, and 8am to 6.30pm on Sundays and Public Holidays. The conversion of upper 3rd floor or further extension to rear would require further planning permission.

Contact:

J.R. Hopper & Co

Property Subtype:

Bank

Date on Market:

14/04/2026

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More details for 8 Smiddy Hl, Pickering - Retail for Sale

8 Smiddy Hl

Pickering, YO18 7AN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £175,000
  • 2,072 sq ft
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More details for 1 Market Pl, Hawes - Retail for Sale

1 Market Pl

Hawes, DL8 3QX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £550,000
  • 1,123 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: E

Hawes Retail for Sale

<p>Whites of Wensleydale is a well-established and successful family business located in the traditional market town of Hawes, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The property is well arranged and works well as a clothing shop with potential for other uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Planning permission has previously been granted for change of use to a restaurant so the property offers excellent opportunity to run a lifestyle business in a popular market town. </p><p>The premises comprise of a large, double-fronted retail premises with two-storey owner accommodation above. The shop has two large, single glazed bay windows to the front offering excellent frontage with a spacious and well configurated shop floor offering ample space for displaying a range of goods with steps up to a second display area and the till and packing area. There is also a rear retail area with a storeroom which was previously plumbed for a WC and basin, this could be reinstated if required. </p><p>To the first floor is the living accommodation which retains many character features including beams and fireplaces. The accommodation benefits from being fully double glazed and is well presented throughout. </p><p>There is a substantial living room which has a beamed ceiling and a large window to the side overlooking the church yard together with an open fire set within a feature fireplace. The dining room has a window to the rear and an open fire set within a feature fireplace, and a leads through into the kitchen. The galley kitchen features a good range of fitted modern units which are complemented by a ceramic sink and space for appliances including a washing machine, fridge freezer, a dishwasher and an oven with ceramic hob. There is also a door leading out to the courtyard via external stone steps.</p><p>There are three double bedrooms completing the first floor, each of which enjoys views across the town and Stag’s Fell beyond. The house shower room features a large shower cubicle with WC and hand basin set in a vanity unit. </p><p>To the second floor there is a large attic storeroom which is currently used as a hobby room and could be used as a fourth bedroom if required (subject to building regulation approval). There is ample eaves storage and a second storeroom which is also used as a games room. </p><p>Externally there is a delightful courtyard which offers ample space for potted plants and for seating. It is south facing and there are raised flower beds. </p><p>Overall, the property offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a large freehold retail premises with spacious accommodation above. It could continue to run as a clothing shop with other possible uses. It would also make an excellent investment opportunity or lifestyle change and an early visit is advised. </p>

Contact:

Robin Jessop

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

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More details for 63 Newborough, Scarborough - Retail for Sale

63 Newborough

Scarborough, YO11 1ET

  • Retail for Sale
  • £115,000
  • 1,440 sq ft
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More details for 14 Millgate, Thirsk - Retail for Sale

14 Millgate

Thirsk, YO7 1AA

  • Retail for Sale
  • £179,500
  • 696 sq ft
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More details for 23 Chapel St, Easingwold - Retail for Sale

23 Chapel St

Easingwold, YO61 3AE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £195,000
  • 1,065 sq ft
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More details for 56-57 Newborough, Scarborough - Retail for Sale

56-57 Newborough

Scarborough, YO11 1ET

  • Retail for Sale
  • £20,000 - £70,000
  • 1,646 - 1,962 sq ft
  • 4 Units Available
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More details for 86 Northway, Scarborough - Retail for Sale

86 Northway

Scarborough, YO12 7AG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £25,000
  • 2,714 sq ft
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More details for Willowgate, Pickering - Retail for Sale

Willowgate

Pickering, YO18 7BE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £525,000
  • 1,706 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Restaurant

Pickering Retail for Sale

A fine opportunity to acquire the freehold of this very profitable fine dining licensed restaurant with two storey two bedroomed fully furnished maisonette above, centrally located in the busy tourist town of Pickering. The restaurant Willowgate Bistro is a highly regarded, long established business that enjoys an excellent reputation for its quality locally sourced food and fine dining experience. Currently the business opens on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and achieves a turnover of around £ 150,000 per annum. The ground floor consists of a 38 cover dining area, custom built solid oak bar, well equipped commercial kitchen, WC and dry storage area The 2 storey upstairs accommodation consists of a porch, hallway, spacious living room looking out onto the market place, a luxury bathroom, a newly built kitchen and dining area leading out to a spacious private roof terrace with a stunning church view. On the 3rd floor there are 2 double bedrooms one of which has a walk in dressing room and a landing area with fitted wardrobes. Ideal property for an owner occupied lifestyle business that makes money from the off or as the restaurant and fully furnished maisonette have separate utilities and entrances it would make an excellent investment property. Extra Details : The maisonette is council tax band A. The restaurant has an EPC Rating of C valid until 2034 and a rateable value of £5,900 This property is not a listed building. Full accounts available for interested parties after viewing.

Contact:

Emoov

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

07/10/2025

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More details for Market Pl, Hawes - Retail for Sale

Caffe Curva - Market Pl

Hawes, DL8 3QZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £400,000
  • 625 sq ft
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More details for 112-113 Church St, Whitby - Retail for Sale

112-113 Church St

Whitby, YO22 4DE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £700,000
  • 1,304 sq ft

Whitby Retail for Sale - Scarborough

The property is located in the town of Whitby, a popular coastal resort within the county of North Yorkshire and surrounded by the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is situated on Church Street, the main thoroughfare between 199 steps leading to Whitby Abbey and the Town Centre. Church Street is one of the main retailing thoroughfares in the town with occupiers predominantly being tourist based boutique retailers. Prime Retail Investment Opportunity The property comprises a Grade II Listed Georgian building arranged over four storeys constructed in the 18th century. It forms a ground floor retail unit, first floor café / restaurant and three bedroom holiday let to the second and third floors. The ground floor comprises split level retail unit, with a small workshop area and is currently operated as a jeweller. The unit is situated on a corner position with return frontage onto two sections of Church Street. The first floor comprises a restaurant providing approximately 30 covers, a kitchen, toilets and bar areas. This area is accessed via a staircase to the rear of the property. The residential element located on the second and third floors, is accessed from the rear via an external staircase, with a lobby and utility room. The first floor comprises one double bedroom, lounge, dining room, bathroom, shower room and kitchen. The third floor areas are accessed via two separate staircases, the front area comprises a large bedroom with two double beds and a single bed, with an attached shower room. The rear staircase leads to one double bedroom. The apartment is furnished to a modern standard and could accommodate up to c. 9 people. We understand this apartment is currently operated as a holiday let. Excellent location on one of Whitby’s principal retail thoroughfares Let to C W Sellors Group Limited New lease for a term of 10 years incorporating an upward only rent review in the 5th year of the term at a rental of £49,000 per annum, exclusive The lease will incorporate a tenant option to break in the 5th year of the term on giving 6 months prior notice Attractive self-contained residential upper parts Offers are invited at £700,000 CW Sellors Group Limited will enter into a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of 10 years, incorporating an upward only rent review in the 5th year of the term at a rental of £49,000 per annum, exclusive. The lease will incorporate a tenant option to break in the 5th year of the term on giving 6 months prior notice.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

29/08/2025

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More details for 62 Main St, Cayton - Retail for Sale

62 Main St

Cayton, YO11 3RT

  • Retail for Sale
  • £335,000
  • 835 sq ft
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More details for 3 High Street, Leyburn - Retail for Sale

Norfolk House - 3 High Street

Leyburn, DL8 5AQ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £365,000
  • 5,963 sq ft

Leyburn Retail for Sale

Guide Price £365,000 - £415,000.<br/><br/>• Freehold Commercial Property • Prime Trading Position • 5963sqft Over 3 Floors • Retail/Cafe/Residential Options • Options To Create Residential Dwelling • Newly Refurbished Accommodation• Mains Gas •Electric Air Conditioning Heating. Option To Rent. <br/><br/>Leyburn is the eastern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and a destination town with a range of pubs, shops, and the Wensleydale Railway.<br/><br/>Norfolk House has previously been a department store, gift shop with first floor cafe, and is currently a bed showroom.<br/><br/>The building is large, with scope to subdivide and create some separate residential flats/cottage to the rear, while still retaining an excellent shop and cafe.<br/><br/>The current owners are renovating the second floor which could be owners' accommodation. There is further space in the attic which could also be developed.<br/><br/>Previous tenants were paying a rent of £36,000 pa. The owner's preference is to sell the freehold but may consider a rental or rent to buy option.<br/><br/>The property traded for many years as Serendipity with a turnover around £750,000, included in this was a cafe turnover of around £3500/week.<br/><br/>A change of direction by current owners has meant that the premises are not being utilised to their full potential, hence offered for sale.<br/><br/>Anti-money laundering (AML) checks<br/><br/>Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by J.R. Hopper & Co., they will need to undertake an AML check. We require this to meet our obligation under AML regulations and it is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service, provided by Lifetime Legal, to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (including VAT) per purchase, payable in advance directly to Lifetime Legal, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.'

Contact:

J.R. Hopper & Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

31/03/2025

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More details for 3 & 5 Blake Street – Retail for Sale, York

3 & 5 Blake Street

  • Retail for Sale
  • £900,000
  • 2,736 sq ft
  • 2 Retail Properties
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FAQs about Retail property for sale in North Yorkshire

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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in North Yorkshire?
There are currently 41 Retail Properties available for sale near North Yorkshire. These North Yorkshire Retail Property listings have an average size of 1,988 sq ft. The largest available listing in North Yorkshire is 5,963 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in North Yorkshire make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in North Yorkshire?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in North Yorkshire is about £191. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in North Yorkshire ranges from £5 to £640, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in North Yorkshire?
Several factors can impact the price of Retail Properties, including the size and location of the property, its net initial yield, and the amenities it offers. Prices currently range from £5 to £640 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 7.06%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in North Yorkshire?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 5,963 sq ft and the smallest is 338 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in North Yorkshire is approximately 1,988 sq ft.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can offer long-term rental income, especially with established tenants. High street shops, shopping centres, and neighbourhood parades all offer opportunities for stable yields, with leases often structured on full repairing and insuring (FRI) terms.
What risks should I consider when buying retail property?
Risks include tenant turnover, void periods, changes in consumer habits, and local competition. Location is key—properties in well-trafficked or affluent areas tend to be more resilient to market shifts.
How does lease length affect retail property investment?
Longer leases (typically 5–15 years) can provide more predictable income. Some leases include upward-only rent reviews, which help protect returns over time. It's important to review break clauses and rent-free periods during due diligence.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail tenants include national chains, local independents, convenience stores, restaurants, salons, and service providers. National brands may offer greater covenant strength, while independents can offer flexibility and local appeal.
Do I need planning permission to change a retail property's use?
Most retail units now fall under Class E, which allows changes of use between shops, cafés, offices, and some medical or fitness uses without full planning permission. However, local restrictions or conservation areas may require additional consent.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the North Yorkshire

With 43 retail units currently available for sale in North Yorkshire, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in North Yorkshire, particularly in high-footfall streets, suburban centres, and growing residential areas. Investors can choose from single-let high street shops, parade investments, convenience stores, and mixed-use buildings with both retail and residential components. Tenants often include local independents, cafés, national chains, and essential services such as pharmacies or food outlets, providing reliable rental income and long-term potential.

When purchasing a retail property in North Yorkshire, key considerations include location footfall, tenant strength, lease terms, and scope for asset management. Prime areas close to transport links, schools, or densely populated neighbourhoods are typically in higher demand. Investors should assess the EPC rating, permitted use under Class E, and whether there’s potential to convert upper floors or reconfigure the unit. Well-let shops with full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases and upward-only rent reviews offer strong yield stability, while underused stock may present redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. With the right due diligence, retail units in North Yorkshire can form a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio.

  • Footfall & visibility: Prioritise high street, corner, or parade locations with strong local catchments
  • Tenant covenant: Assess trading history, sector resilience, and lease security
  • Lease structure: Favour long-term FRI leases with upward-only rent reviews
  • Permitted use: Class E properties offer flexibility for shops, cafés, clinics, or services
  • Rental yield & growth: Evaluate rent levels and local demand for retail space
  • Repositioning potential: Consider refurbishment, signage improvements, or upper floor conversion
  • Exit strategy: Plan for long-term hold, break-up, or onward sale to owner-occupiers or funds

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