Retail in South East London available for sale
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Retail Properties for Sale in South East London, London

Explore the Latest South East London Retail Properties for Sale

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

More details for 52-54 Maple Rd, London - Retail for Sale

The Maple Tree - 52-54 Maple Rd

London, SE20 8HE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £900,000
  • 5,600 sq ft
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More details for 325 Stanstead Rd, London - Retail for Sale

325 Stanstead Rd

London, SE6 4UE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £235,000
  • 356 sq ft
  • Security System
  • Roof Terrace

London Retail for Sale - Bell Green, Lewisham

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 6.13% Rental Income: £14,400 p.a. In same ownership for 10+ years VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises ground floor retail shop t/a Nail Salon Let until July 2039. No breaks. Rent review in 2029. Occupiers nearby include Café, Takeaway`s, Convenience Store and many more. Property Description: Comprises mid-terrace ground floor shop t/a Nail Salon. The property provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 31 sq m (334 sq ft) Open plan retail, storage, kitchen, wc Tenancy: The property is at present let to an Individual for a term of 20 years from 10th July 2019 at a current rent of £14,400 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review (open market) on 10.07.2029 and every 4 years thereafter. No breaks. Tenure: Long leasehold. Held on a 999 Year lease from 1st January 2012 at a ground rent of peppercorn. Location: The property is located on the west side of Stanstead Road (A205). Local shops and amenities can be found to the west of the property on Stanstead Road with the more extensive facilities of Catford Broadway situated approximately 0.5 miles to the north-east. Rail services run into Central London from Catford and Catford Bridge Rail Stations. The A205 (South Circular Road) and the A21 are situated close by as are the open spaces of Blythe Hill Fields and Ladywell Fields. Occupiers nearby include Café, Takeaway`s, Convenience Store and many more.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

22/01/2026

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More details for 52 Deptford Broa, London - Retail for Sale

52 Deptford Broa

London, SE8 4PH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,500,000
  • 4,803 sq ft
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More details for 174 Westcombe Hl, London - Retail for Sale

174 Westcombe Hl

London, SE3 7DH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,250,000
  • 1,456 sq ft
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More details for 106 Tooley St, London - Retail for Sale

106 Tooley St

London, SE1 2TH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £525,000
  • 391 sq ft
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More details for 38 Selhurst Rd, London - Retail for Sale

38 Selhurst Rd

London, SE25 5QF

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,850,000
  • 5,710 sq ft

London Retail for Sale - Selhurst

Prominent period 3-storey corner building, a former public house now trading as a convenience store arranged over the ground floor with a rear yard for deliveries and customer car parking. The first and second floors comprises a 1 x 1 bedroom flat, a 1 x 2 bedroom flat and a 1 x 3 bedroom flat, with self-contained access from Selhurst New Road. Freehold, with the benefit of a 15 year Lease let to Southern Co-Op from July 2014, with 5 yearly Rent Reviews (2024 Review not implemented), Lease Expiring in 2029. The flats on the upper parts are rented out on Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements, all with Guaranteed Rents. Further information can be provided upon application. The property is situated on Selhurst Road (A213), on the corner of Selhurst New Road and between Gloucester Road in Selhurst, South London. Neighbouring occupiers include The Brit School, Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Medical Centre, Selhurst Train Depot, Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Selhurst Sports Arena, Jones Building Supplies and Selhurst Timber, together with a good mix of other independent and local traders. Selhurst mainline railway station is within walking distance, providing services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Epsom, Caterham, Portsmouth, East Grinstead, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. There are also buses serving the area located on Selhurst Road.

Contact:

James Ashley Commercial Property Consultants LLP

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

02/10/2025

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More details for 223-229 Walworth Rd – Retail for Sale, London

223-229 Walworth Rd

  • Retail for Sale
  • £5,650,000
  • 3,519 sq ft
  • 3 Retail Properties
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More details for Deptford High St, London - Retail for Sale

Noah's Ark - Deptford High St

London, SE8 3NT

  • Retail for Sale
  • £550,000
  • 2,361 sq ft
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More details for Maybrey Works, London - Retail for Sale

Maybrey Works

London, SE26 5FR

  • Office / Retail for Sale
  • £348,250 - £631,250
  • 1,393 - 2,525 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available
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More details for 73-77 Peckham High St, London - Retail for Sale

73-77 Peckham High St

London, SE15 5RS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,000,000
  • 7,304 sq ft
  • Security System

London Retail for Sale - Peckham

Peckham is a densely populated and increasingly fashionable suburb in South East London which is situated approximately 0.6 miles north of East Dulwich and 2.1 miles north east of Brixton. The area is well served with public transport with Peckham Rye mainline station nearby and a number of bus routes providing regular services into Central London as well as other parts of Greater London. The Kentish Drovers occupies a prominent roadside position on the A202 Peckham High Street, directly opposite its junction with Rye Lane. Peckham Rye mainline railway station is located within 400 metres to the south of the property. The surrounding area is predominantly commercial with occupiers nearby including Costa, Subway, Natwest and Burger King. Peckham Library is also nearby. The Kentish Drovers occupies the ground floor and basement of a four storey brick built property which has painted and rendered elevations under a pitched roof. Tot the rear is an external beer terrace laid out to provide seating for approximately 23 covers. Long Leasehold expiring in 2998 Busy location Prominent corner position fronting Peckham High Street Short distance from Peckham Rye station External trade terrace to rear Extensive trading accommodation at ground floor Total GIA of approximately 523.8 sq m (5,639 sq ft) Fixed peppercorn rent Offers invited in excess of £1,000,000 plus VAT if applicable Ground Floor: Trading accommodation with bar servery to one side with a variety of fixed booth seating, loose tables and chairs for approximately 150 covers. A catering kitchen is provided to the rear of the ground floor. Accessible WC. Basement: Cellar, stores, customer WC's, managers office, staff room and various stores.

Contacts:

Savills

CBRE

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

09/07/2025

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More details for 302-314 New Cross Road, SE14 – for Sale, London

302-314 New Cross Road, SE14

  • Mixed Types for Sale
  • £3,000,000
  • 5 Properties | Mixed Types
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More details for 45 Deptford High St, London - Retail for Sale

45 Deptford High St

London, SE8 4AD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £900,000
  • 1,517 sq ft
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More details for 119 Southampton Way, London - Retail for Sale

119 Southampton Way

London, SE5 7EW

  • Retail for Sale
  • £400,000
  • 1,363 sq ft

London Retail for Sale - Kennington, Lambeth

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 4.84% Rental Income: £24,175 p.a. VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises ground floor shop t/a Coral with 2 residential flats at first and second floor (sold-off) Planning approved in June 2023 for mansard style roof extension to create 1 x 2-Bed Apartment Located in predominantly residential area with occupiers nearby including Costcutter, Post Office and more. Property Description: Comprises three-storey terraced property which is arranged as a ground floor betting office with two residential flats above which have been sold off on long leaseholds, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 126.60 sq m (1,363 sq ft) Open plan retail, Office, Storage, WCs First Floor: Flat 119A (sold off) Second Floor: Flat 119B (sold off) Development Opportunity: Planning approved in June 2023 for mansard style roof extension to create 1 x 2-bed residential dwelling (C3), providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Third Floor: 75 sq m (807 sq ft) Kitchen/living room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom For more information, please refer planning application 22/AP/2649 on Southward Planning Portal: Tenancy: The property is at present let to Coral Racing Limited for a term of 16 years from 1st March 2011 at a current rent of £23,975.67 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. No breaks. Flat 119A has been sold off on long leasehold for a term of 125 years from 25th March 1987 at a ground rent of £100 p.a. Fixed increase to £150 p.a. in 2053 and £200 p.a. in 2086. Reversion 2112. Flat 119B has been sold off on long leasehold for a term of 125 years from 25th March 1987 at a ground rent of £100 p.a. Fixed increase to £150 p.a. in 2053 and £200 p.a. in 2086. Reversion 2112 Location: Camberwell is a densely populated suburb of South East London located in the London Borough of Southwark, approximately 3 miles south-east of Central London. The property is situated on the north side of Southampton Way at the junction with Wells Way. The area is served by the A2 to the north east, the A3 to the west and A202 Peckham Road to the south. Denmark Hill mainline station providing a direct line to London Blackfriars station with a train every 15 minutes.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

14/06/2022

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More details for 29 Denmark Hl, London - Retail for Sale

29 Denmark Hl

London, SE5 8RS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 1,241 sq ft
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More details for 54 Grove Vale, London - Retail for Sale

54 Grove Vale

London, SE22 8DY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £500,000
  • 444 sq ft
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More details for 145-159 Eltham High St, London - Retail for Sale

145-159 Eltham High St

London, SE9 1TW

  • Retail for Sale
  • £5,300,000
  • 30,526 sq ft
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FAQs about Retail property for sale in South East London

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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in South East London?
There are currently 40 Retail Properties available for sale near South East London. These South East London Retail Property listings have an average size of 3,110 sq ft. The largest available listing in South East London is 30,526 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in South East London make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in South East London?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in South East London is about £399. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in South East London ranges from £11 to £1,179, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in South East London?
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 £11 to £1,179 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 6.51%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in South East London?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 30,526 sq ft and the smallest is 356 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in South East London is approximately 3,110 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 South East London, London

With 32 retail units currently available for sale in South East London, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in South East London, 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 South East London, 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 South East London 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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