Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Co Durham

Seaham Retail to Rent

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

25/06/2026

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

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

County Durham Office / Retail to Rent - Shildon

Bright and airy Workshop and Office to Let with flexible working possibilities. As a whole the property offers 2146 square feet (200 square metres) of Workshop and Office space. Bright and airy Workshop and Office to Let with flexible working possibilities. As a whole the property offers 2146 square feet (200 square metres) of Workshop and Office space. However, the whole area can be split into two separate, stand-alone workspaces, each with it’s own entrance off a shared lobby. The smaller workspace, 500 square feet/47m sq, contains a reception and waiting area plus a separate room with double aspect windows, currently used as a tattooist’s treatment room. The larger workspace has an open plan workshop plus two smaller rooms for stores or an office area, totaling 1646 square feet or 153 m sq. The business centre is conveniently located between Dabble Duck, All Saints, Furnace and Hackworth Industrial Parks. Situated on one of the main routes into and out of Shildon there is high volume of passing traffic which ensures great visibility for your business. The building is on several main bus routes. There is a large car park onsite for your clients and customers. No Rates – all units are under the Small Business rates threshold meaning no rates to pay. No VAT. The centre is not rated for VAT purposes so the rent figure advertised is all you’ll pay. No service charges. Long or Short Term Leases – easy in/easy out terms. Startups welcome. IIR only. No external maintenance or upgrade charges – only 3rd Party Insurance for your business is required. Current usage class is Light Industrial but the local planning department have never objected to any request to change usage in other units in the Centre. The unit has recently been used as a Tattoo artist which, along with a micro brewery, Thai boxing gym and a gas industry training centre shows the variety of business types and their respective Planning categories currently working in Norland House. Reference: 008115

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

04/08/2026

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

Stanley Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Front Street, Stanley’s principal retailing thoroughfare, within the heart of the town centre. Front Street comprises Stanley’s primary commercial pitch and benefits from a strong mix of national, regional and independent occupiers including Greggs, Boots, Specsavers and Betfred. Stanley is located approximately 9 miles north-west of Durham and 10 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne, with excellent connectivity via the A693 providing direct access to the A1(M), Chester-le-Street, Consett and the wider North East region. The property also lies within short walking distance of Stanley Bus Station, providing regular public transport links throughout County Durham and Tyne & Wear

Date on Market:

13/07/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a two-storey end-terraced building of brick construction under a slate covered mansard roof, comprising a ground floor shop with integral office/ancillary space to the first floor. The second floor is currently unused.

Date on Market:

01/07/2026

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

Crook Retail to Rent - Willington

The property occupies a visible position on Commercial Street, the principal retailing street within the town centre, where surrounding occupiers include a mixture of independent retailers, convenience services and local businesses.

Date on Market:

21/05/2026

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

Durham Retail to Rent - Langley Moor

This is a two storey building retail/residential building of masonry construction. The property is located on Langley Moor High street with easy links to the A1

Date on Market:

09/04/2026