Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Co Durham

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

Ground Floor: Expansive Retail Space: The ground floor features a generously sized retail area with two large windows, providing excellent natural light and visibility. Convenient Facilities: Includes a dedicated storage room and a kitchenette for everyday operational needs. Perfect for retail/office space usage. First Floor: Office Areas: Two well-proportioned office rooms offer functional spaces for meetings or administrative tasks. Additional Features: A smaller storage room and staff restroom facilities complete the layout. Security & Accessibility: Enhanced Safety: External roller shutters provide added security, and a fire exit ensures compliance with safety standards. Condition & Availability: Move-in Ready: The property is clean, well-maintained, and available for immediate occupancy.

Date on Market:

04/06/2026

Seaham Retail to Rent

Great opportunity for new business whether it’s a restaurant with alcohol license, micro pub or beauty business this can be made your own. Situated on the business high streets minutes walk from the sea front.

Date on Market:

25/05/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

Consett is a town located in County Durham, approximately 13 miles northwest of Durham city centre and 14 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The subject property is located on Middle Street, which is pedestrianised and the primary retail destination in Consett. The unit is adjacent to Barry’s Bargain Superstore and JCS Security. Other occupiers on the street include Heron Foods, Greggs, Superdrug, Card Factory, Home Bargains, Hays Travel and Consett Eyecare.

Date on Market:

07/04/2026

Seaham Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

28/11/2025

Consett Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

07/03/2026

Crook Retail to Rent - Willington

High Street retail premisses benefiting from a large corner window display area facing the busy high street and main A690 road from Durham City to Crook. The village benefits from a wide range of existing businesses both independent and national such as Coop food, Post Office, Nisa, butchers, beauty salons and many more.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

Consett is a town located in County Durham, approximately 13 miles northwest of Durham city centre and 14 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The subject property is located on Middle Street, which is pedestrianised and the primary retail destination in Consett.

Date on Market:

06/02/2026

Stanley Retail to Rent - Annfield Plain

Date on Market:

08/01/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

Situated at 28-30 Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AQ, this property offers endless possibilities for a thriving business. The bustling town centre location ensures high visibility and easy access for customers. Surrounded by a variety of shops, restaurants, and amenities, this property is in close proximity to everything you could need. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely stroll through town, this location has it all. The pub has a fully fitted bar and is equipped with fixtures and fittings of a quality nature. The items, fittings, stock to be negotiated for an additional premium with the current vendors.

Date on Market:

31/03/2025

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

Built in 1877, this property comprises two floors with a total area of 4,659 sq ft of retail space.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The property comprises a two storey retail unit arranged over ground and first floor. At the rear of the property are private car parking facilities. Ground floor provides sales area and stores. First floor provides storage and WC facilities, kitchen etc.

Date on Market:

03/03/2016

Durham Retail to Rent - Bowburn

Doctor's surgery / nursery opportunity at Integra 61 which is set to become the North East's premier mixed use logistics and manufacturing hub. The development benefits from strong support and a pro-growth local authority development agency. The site will further benefit from 290 new homes and employment on the wider scheme. The services opposite already attract good footfall, in addition, 740,000 people live within 30 minutes of the site.

Date on Market:

24/07/2024

Durham Retail to Rent - Bowburn

This property will comprise of 6,300 sq ft (595 sq m)of retail accommodation.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

01/04/2020

Peterlee Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a local retail parade situated within a predominantly residential area on Thorntree Gill, Peterlee. The building benefits from a ground floor commercial frontage serving the surrounding community, with convenient access routes and proximity to nearby amenities and transport links, including the A19. The setting supports localised trade with a consistent residential population and accessibility for customers and deliveries.

Date on Market:

15/06/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

The subject property is located on Church St, Consett, which is situated in the town centre. The A691 and A692 and situated in close proximity to the property, the former connecting Consett with Durham and the latter providing a direct connection to Newcastle and the A1(M) in the north. The property comprises a former café premises situated in a busy and well-established high street location. The unit benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and excellent visibility, making it suitable for a range of retail or food and beverage uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

Spennymoor Retail to Rent

The property fronts onto High Street in the town centre, in a prime position that provides the main retail focus for the immediate vicinity. It is surrounded by a variety of retail occupiers and is next to Spennymoor Leisure Centre.

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property is a self-contained ground floor commercial unit situated within a busy retail parade on Front Street in Chester le Street. Positioned between established retailers and within the town’s main shopping district, the unit benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and excellent local amenities.

Date on Market:

05/06/2026

Seaham Retail to Rent

The subject property lies within close proximity to Seaham Railway Station and benefits from good road links via the B1287 and beyond.

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

Durham Retail to Rent - Meadowfield

The property is a refurbished ground floor retail/commercial unit with ancillary space, positioned on Frederick Street South in Meadowfield. It lies approximately 2 miles southwest of Durham City Centre near the A167, providing regional connectivity. The surrounding area consists of local services, independent retailers, and residential housing.

Date on Market:

24/04/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

The property comprises a three storey masonry property, formed under a hipped tiled roof providing retail accommodation. The property occupies a prominent corner position on Victoria Road which is an established retail area within the town centre. The property has return frontage onto Raglan Street.

Date on Market:

15/05/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Ouston, County Durham

The property comprises of an end of terrace building of masonry construction under a pitched roof. The property houses a ground floor retail unit with a two bedroom self contained flat above. The property is located in a densely populated residential neighbourhood, in the village of Ouston, County Durham, approximately three miles north east of Chester le Street and five miles south west of Newcastle.

Date on Market:

09/04/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit forming part of a terrace of mixed-use commercial premises on West Lane in Chester-le-Street. The premises benefit from a prominent glazed frontage providing good natural light and visibility onto the street. The property occupies a prominent position on West Lane within the established town centre of Chester-le-Street. West Lane forms one of the town’s principal retailing thoroughfares and benefits from good levels of pedestrian footfall, linking the main high street amenities with surrounding residential areas. Chester-le-Street is a popular market town situated approximately 6 miles north of Durham and 10 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, benefiting from strong transport links via the A1(M) and Chester-le-Street railway station which provides regular services along the East Coast Main Line. The immediate vicinity comprises a mix of local and national occupiers together with a range of independent retailers, cafés and service providers, serving the town’s established residential catchment.

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

This unit is situated in the heart of Chester le Street’s main shopping district, forming part of a popular parade opposite the old Post Office.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026