Retail in West Sussex available for sale
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Retail Properties for Sale in West Sussex

Explore the Latest West Sussex Retail Properties for Sale

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

More details for 47A High St, Steyning - Retail for Sale

47A High St

Steyning, BN44 3RE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 730 sq ft
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More details for 118 High St, Selsey - Retail for Sale

118 High St

Selsey, PO20 0QG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £975,000
  • 1,596 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Security System
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke Detector

Selsey Retail for Sale

Selsey is a seaside town situated approximately 8 miles to the south of Chichester and 7 miles to the west of Bognor Regis. The town is well connected by road with the B2145 giving direct access to Chichester and the A27 (east/westbound routes). A Google Street View of the High Street can be viewed through Google Maps by typing in the property’s postcode PO20 0QG. A prominent three-storey building comprising an arcade of 5 shops, plus a large café over the ground floor, 6 self-contained flats over ground, first and second floors, and an adjoining 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom cottage to the rear. Externally, there is a well-maintained, good-sized rear garden, which is currently let to the café for outside seating. The total combined commercial rents produce an annual income of £30,420. Unit F, which currently serves as an office, is occupied by our client. In our considered view, we believe Unit F would let at a rental figure of £3,750 per annum exclusive. Areas calculated by the Valuation Office Agency. The total combined residential rents produce an annual income of £71,100. The flats, with the exception of flat 3, were refurbished in 2022. A photograph library, which was produced following the refurbishment, can be made available via email on request. The two cottages known as 1 & 2 The Yard were constructed in 2013. Total rental income - £101,520 per annum exclusive. A breakdown of the property’s passing rents can be made available confidentially to interested buyers, subject to meeting satisfactory ID checks. Tenure Freehold interest, subject to the above tenancies and vacant possession of Unit F, Penny Lane Arcade. Purchase Price £975,000 VAT We have been advised that the property has not been elected for VAT and therefore, VAT will not be payable on the purchase price. Energy Performance Ratings The property has a range of ratings from Band B to Band E, all are valid and all meet the “Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards” under the current regulations. The arcade falls under a single assessment (Band B). A certificate for the commercial accommodation and each flat can be made available via email on request or alternatively, these can be downloaded online by following this link. Anti-Money Laundering In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, upon an agreement of Heads of Terms, a mandatory Purchaser, Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation request will be made. Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment through SOLE SELLING AGENTS: Henry Adams Commercial www.henryadams.co.uk/commercial A walk-through video tour of the arcade and flat 6 can be made available via WhatsApp on request to the following mobile number 07868 434 449. Contact Andrew Algar - Head of Commercial Property 01403 282 519 07868 434 449 andrew.algar@he

Contact:

Henry Adams HRR Commercial Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

13/04/2026

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More details for 168 London Rd, Bognor Regis - Retail for Sale

168 London Rd

Bognor Regis, PO21 1BD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £150,000
  • 799 sq ft
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More details for 53 East St, Horsham - Retail for Sale

53 East St

Horsham, RH12 1HR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £250,000
  • 973 sq ft
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More details for 19 Jengers Mead, Billingshurst - Retail for Sale

19 Jengers Mead

Billingshurst, RH14 9PB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £275,000
  • 539 sq ft
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More details for 22 Station Rd, Burgess Hill - Retail for Sale

22 Station Rd

Burgess Hill, RH15 9DS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £450,000
  • 2,704 sq ft
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More details for 14-16 London Rd, East Grinstead - Retail for Sale

14-16 London Rd

East Grinstead, RH19 1AG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £600,000
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available
  • 24 Hour Access

East Grinstead Retail for Sale

Retail and Residential Building in a prime location in the London Road affording good investment and management potential.<br /><br />• Good access to all Town Centre amenities<br />• Attractive historic building<br />• Building extends internally to approximately 1,800 sq ft (167 sq m)<br />• One shop and two 2 bedroom flats<br />• Good long term potential<br /><br />FREEHOLD INVESTMENT FOR SALE<br /><br /> SITUATION<br />The Property is prominently situated in a prime trading position in the London Road, the main retail area of East Grinstead. Major retailers near by include Natwest Bank, WH Smith, Fat Face, Vodafone, Holland & Barrett and Poundland.<br />The railway station with services to London via East Croydon and the bus terminus are both within approximately 0.5 miles. Junction 10 on the M23 motorway is about 6 miles distant, giving access to Gatwick Airport and the M25 motorway.<br /><br />DESCRIPTION<br />16 London Road is a mid-terrace building and architecturally forms part of a pair with 14 London Road. The building provides a retail shop at ground floor and two upper floors arranged as two flats. The property has brick elevations to the front and rear with the second floor tile hung at the front, all under a pitched, clay tiled roof.<br /><br />The Shop trades as Toni & Guy and is fitted out as a hair salon. The shop front is mainly glazed with the entrance door to the left-hand side of the building. Internally the shop is a rectangular shaped layout. At the rear there is a staff area with WC kitchenette, and rear door to a passage leading to the London Road.<br /><br />The first floor flat, No 16a, is reached via a door from the pavement set within 14 London Road and comprises two bedrooms, a sitting room, bathroom and kitchen. There is access from the kitchen to a small roof terrace above the rear of the shop.<br /><br />Flat 16b is approached via an external passageway and with the rear access shared with the shop. The flat comprises two bedrooms, a sitting room, bathroom and a kitchen. Similar to the flat the floor below.<br /><br />Shop<br />Unit Size: 600 sq ft (55.74 sq m)<br />Tenant: Toni & Guy South East Ltd<br />Reg. No. 05272448<br />Lease Term: 14.02.2020 to 13.02.2030 Inside L & T Act 1954<br />Current Rent: £19,000 per annum<br />Rent Review 14.02.2025<br />Tenant repairs<br />Insurance rent recharged<br /><br />Flat 16a<br />Flat Size: 614 sq ft (57 sq m)<br />Tenant: Two individuals<br />Lease Terms: Periodic - 30.01.2025<br />Current Rent: £11,376 per annum<br />Assured Shorthold Tenancy<br /><br />Flat 16b<br />Flat Size: 581 sq ft (54 sq m)<br />Tenant: Two individuals<br />lease Terms: Periodic - 30.05.25<br />Current Rent: £12,000 pa<br /><br />BUSINESS RATES & COUNCIL TAX<br />The Properties have the following rateable values:<br />16 London Road - shop & premises - £16,250<br />16a London Road - residential flat - Band B<br />16b London Road - residential flat - Band B<br /><br />TERMS<br />Offers invited for the freehold - price guide - £600,000. Subject to the tenancies, subject to contract and exclusive of VAT.<br /><br />VIEWING<br />Strictly by confirmed appointment via the Selling Agents:-<br />RH & RW Clutton -[use Contact Agent Button]<br />Ben Hall - [use Contact Agent Button]<br /><br />

Contact:

RH & RW Clutton

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

11/07/2025

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More details for 43-44B Carfax, Horsham - Retail for Sale

43-44B Carfax

Horsham, RH12 1EQ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,000,000
  • 2,533 sq ft
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke Detector

Horsham Retail for Sale

Horsham is an affluent and pretty market town with great links to London. The property occupies a prime location in Carfax, the main pedestrianised area in the centre of town. The property is fully let to three companies on four leases at a total rental of £80,000 per year. Offers in excess of £1,000,000 (one million pounds), subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. A purchase at this level would reflect a net initial yield of 7.6%. The whole of Unit 2 No. 44 Carfax is let to Giovanni Food & Wine Limited with a Personal Guarantee from Mr Giovanni Barozzi; Rent - £21,000 per year, subject to an upward only rent review on 1st November 2027; Lease - 10 years to 31st October 2032 subject to a tenant break clause on 1st November 2027; Terms – Full Repairing & Insuring; The tenant has traded successfully from this location for many years and has expanded into the adjoining unit. The whole of 43 Carfax is let to Giovanni Food & Wine Limited with a personal guarantee from Mr Giovanni Barozzi; Rent - £22,000 per year, subject to an upward only rent review on 31st May 2027; Lease - 10 years to 31st May 2032 subject to a tenant break clause on 31st May 2027; Terms – Full Repairing & Insuring. The tenant has expanded from the adjoining unit as his business has grown. The whole of 44B is let to Ms Natasha Murray t/a Natty Noo Designs; Rent - £26,000 per year; Lease - 5 years to 18th March 2029, with a tenant break clause in March 2027 by giving 6 months prior written notice; Terms – Full Repairing & Insuring. The shop specialises in handmade goods, books, an art gallery and tarot readings. The First Floor & Attic Offices is let to Mercier Allen and Associates Ltd; Rent - £11,000 per year; Lease – for a term to 5th November 2032, subject to an upward only rent review and break clause on 6th November 2027; Terms – Full Repairing & Insuring. The Tenant has been in occupation of the premises for many years and runs a successful Independent Financial Adviser business with £73 million of assets under management. They were acquired by Skerritts, a larger group, in 2023.

Contact:

Colyer Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Office

Date on Market:

13/05/2025

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More details for 56 Teville Rd, Worthing - Retail for Sale

56 Teville Rd

Worthing, BN11 1UY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £950,000
  • 2,100 sq ft

Worthing Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 8.66% Rental Income: £82,240 p.a. VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises ground floor shop t/a pharmacy and 2 self-contained flats at first and second floor arranged as an HMOs Retail premises benefits from display frontage to both Teville Road and Victoria Road, with 2 parking spaces at rear Situated within 1-min walk from Worthing Train Station. Occupiers nearby include Tesco, Morrisons, Restaurants and more. Property Description: Comprises ground floor corner retail shop t/a pharmacy and 2 flats on first and second floor that have each been converted to provide four letting rooms, occupied as a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The retail premises benefits from display frontage to both Teville Road and Victoria Road with 2 car parking spaces at rear, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor Shop: 76 sq m (818 sq ft) Open plan retail, office, storage, kitchen, wc, parking First Floor Flat: 58 sq m (624 sq ft) 4 letting rooms (1 en-suite), kitchen/dining, shared bathroom Second Floor Flat: 61 sq m (657 sq ft) 4 letting rooms (1 en-suite), kitchen/dining, shared bathroom Total GIA: 195 sq m (2,099 sq ft) Tenancy: The Retail Shop is at present let to Paydens Limited for a term of 15 Years from 20th April 2012 at a current rent of £10,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. ERV upon reversion £15,000 p.a. Flat 1 Room 1 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 14th July 2023 at a current rent of £9,120 p.a. Flat 1 Room 2 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 12th August 2023 at a current rent of £9,300 p.a.. Flat 1 Room 3 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 25th August 2023 at a current rent of £9,120 p.a. Flat 1 Room 4 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 17th July 2023 at a current rent of £9,300 p.a. Flat 2 Room 1 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 7th August 2023 at a current rent of £8,340 p.a. Deposit held of £801. Flat 2 Room 2 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 31st August 2023 at a current rent of £8,880 p.a. Flat 2 Room 3 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 14th July 2023 at a current rent of £9,300 p.a. Flat 2 Room 4 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 12th august 2023 at a current rent of £8,880 p.a. Location: Worthing is a seaside town and borough in West Sussex, 11 miles west of Brighton and 18 miles east of Chichester. The property is situated in the town centre, 1-min walk from Worthing Train Station, providing direct and regular services to London Victoria, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southsea. Retail occupiers within short walk include Morrisons supermarket, Tesco Express, Anytime fitness, Bakery and more.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Date on Market:

28/06/2024

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More details for 10 High St, Worthing - Retail for Sale

10 High St

Worthing, BN11 1NU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,150,000
  • 6,541 sq ft
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More details for 8 Church Rd, Burgess Hill - Retail for Sale

8 Church Rd

Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £450,000
  • 731 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access

Burgess Hill Retail for Sale

The property is situated in a convenient spot on the north eastern side of Church Road in Burgess Hill Town Centre close to Burgess hill Train Station situated on the London to Brighton line. Market Place shopping arcade where Waitrose, Wilkinson's & Boots are located. Other nearby occupiers include Cafe Nero, Nationwide, Specsavers & Uncle Sam's as well as a number of local independent traders. MIXED USE, FULLY LET, FREEHOLD INVESTMENT FOR SALE IN MID SUSSEX An attractive terraced building arranged over ground, 1st & 2nd floors. The Ground floor retail unit is let to The Vapour Trail Two Ltd (08205043) with a company guarantee from the The Vapour Trail (Silverhill) Limited (11662351) by way of an effective full repairing & insuring lease from 31st of May 2023 for a term of 10 years with provision for tenant only breaks on the 31st December 2027 & 31st May 2030 along with a rent review on the 5th anniversary at a rent of £15,000 PA. The lease is subject to a schedule of condition & the landlord also holds a 3 month rent deposit. On the upper floors are 2 self contained 1 bedroom flats. 8a is currently let by way of a AST from 2nd October 2023 at a rent of £875 PCM whilst 8b is let from 24 February 23 on a 12 month tenancy at a rent of £775 PCM. Comprising Fully Let Retail Unit & 2 Self Contained 1 Bedroom Flats Desirable Mid Sussex Location Situated Close To Station Gross yield of 7.73% Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the region of £450,000 with the benefit of the existing tenancies. Based on the total annual income of £34,800 a purchase at this level would produce a gross yield of 7.73%.

Contact:

Eightfold Property

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

13/12/2023

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More details for 75 - 75A Crawley Rd, Horsham - Retail for Sale

75 - 75A Crawley Rd

Horsham, RH12 4DS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £400,000
  • 1,959 sq ft
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More details for 36-38 High St, Storrington - Retail for Sale

36-38 High St

Storrington, RH20 4DU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £380,000
  • 492 sq ft
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FAQs about Retail property for sale in West Sussex

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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in West Sussex?
There are currently 26 Retail Properties available for sale near West Sussex. These West Sussex Retail Property listings have an average size of 1,706 sq ft. The largest available listing in West Sussex is 4,812 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in West Sussex make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in West Sussex?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in West Sussex is about £271. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in West Sussex ranges from £97 to £795, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in West Sussex?
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 £97 to £795 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 6.96%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in West Sussex?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 4,812 sq ft and the smallest is 250 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in West Sussex is approximately 1,706 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 West Sussex

With 33 retail units currently available for sale in West Sussex, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in West Sussex, 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 West Sussex, 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 West Sussex 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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