Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Co Durham

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Retail property to let in Co Durham, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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2 West Ln

Chester Le Street, DH3 3HJ

Retail to Let
£5,500 pa
224 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

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.

Contact:

Bradley Hall Ltd

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

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156A Front St

Chester Le Street, DH3 3AY

Retail to Let
£12,000 pa
600 sq ft

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.

Contact:

North East Commercial

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

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68 North Rd

Durham, DH1 4SQ

Retail to Let
£32,496 pa
1,055 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Energy Performance: E
Private Toilets
Smoke Detector

Durham Retail to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

Durham City has evolved from its origins as an ancient Cathedral City into a key administrative, commercial and educational centre within County Durham. The city is internationally recognised for its historic significance, centred around the Norman Cathedral and Castle, which together form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rich heritage, combined with a vibrant retail and leisure offering, attracts in excess of 750,000 visitors annually. Durham also benefits from a strong local economy supported by public sector employment and a substantial student population, helping to sustain consistent levels of footfall throughout the year.

Contact:

Bradley Hall Ltd

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

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More details for Essington Way, Peterlee - Retail to Rent

Peterlee Retail Centre - Essington Way

Peterlee, SR8 5AZ

Retail to Let
£20,004 pa
698 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Energy Performance: C
Private Toilets

Peterlee Retail to Rent

Constructed in 1995, the property comprises three self-contained modern retail warehouse units. There are approximately 137 car parking spaces to the front of the warehouses offering a generous car parking.

Contact:

Bradley Hall Ltd

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

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6 Front St

Chester Le Street, DH3 3BE

Retail to Let
£7,800 pa
450 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Private Toilets
24 Hour Access

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is located on Front Street within Chester Le Street.

Contact:

Copeland Residential

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

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Thinford Ln

Durham, DH6 5JZ

Retail to Let
£78,960 pa
1,507 - 7,658 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Durham Retail to Rent

Prominent roadside location adjacent to the A167 and near the A688, approximately 5 miles south of Durham City, with excellent connectivity: 3 mins to A1(M) J61, 12 mins to Durham, and 40 mins to Newcastle.

Contact:

WSB Property Consultants

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

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6-7 Market Pl

Durham, DH1 3NB

Retail to Let
£100,000 pa
3,818 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

24 Hour Access

Durham Retail to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

The property is situated in a prime position in the heart of historic Durham City Centre. The premises overlook the Market Place which links the busy Silver and Saddler Streets. The building is near to the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre where major redevelopment is planned to provide new student rooms and other retail accommodation. A number of occupiers including Boots, Halifax, Nationwide, Lloyds, Start Fitness , Next are situated nearby as detailed upon the attached street traders plan.

Contact:

Reid Birkett Ltd

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

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Tindale Crescent

Bishop Auckland, DL14 9FA

Retail to Let
£65,000 - £90,000 pa
627 - 3,097 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Energy Performance: A
Kitchen

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The retail and leisure scheme extends to approximately 164,000 sqft all on the ground floor (GIA) with 600 surface car parking spaces. With 2 remaining units a 2,000 sqft Drive Thru to sit at the front of the scheme with Popeyes Drive Thru, TUI, Greggs and Kaspas and 18,000 sqft in the main leisure terrace to sit alongside Reel Cinemas, 5 new restaurants, Puregym, Homebargains, and The Range. The scheme is ready for occupiers to fit out.

Contact:

WSB Property Consultants

Date on Market:

23/09/2024

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More details for Whitfield Ct, Durham - Retail to Rent

Enna House - Whitfield Ct

Durham, DH7 8XL

Retail to Let
£17,500 pa
1,750 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Kitchen

Durham Retail to Rent

The property comprises a brand new, two storey self-contained units which provide flexible accommodation. The Property is located within Whitfield Court on the popular Meadowfield Industrial Estate, positioned approximately 2.5 miles south west of Durham and midway between the conurbations of Tyneside and Teesside. Newcastle is 20 miles to the north and Middlesbrough is 25 miles south-east. The A167 and A1(M) are in proximity with access via Junction 61 on the A1(M) providing access to the rest of the region. The area benefits from good public transport links with the Arriva bus number X46 and Arriva bus number 49A serving the entrance to St Johns Road. Enna House is situated in the centre of the business park with the ground floor benefitting from a conservatory style restaurant area with doors opening out onto an attractive courtyard and communal garden area.

Contact:

Lambert Smith Hampton

Date on Market:

22/11/2023

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44 Market Pl

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PB

Retail to Let
£11,000 pa
887 sq ft

Energy Performance: D

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The property comprises retail accommodation totalling 2,250 sq ft with additional ancillary first floor space. The premises occupy a prominent position at the junction of Newgate Street and Market Square.

Contact:

Brassington Rowan

Date on Market:

08/07/2020

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82C Front St

Chester Le Street, DH3 3BB

Retail to Let
361 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

24 Hour Access
Smoke Detector

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

This is a two storey retail unit of masonry construction with a pitched roof. The shop is located on the high street of Chester le street and a short distance from the train station

Contact:

Copeland Residential

Date on Market:

03/07/2026

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88 Front St

Chester Le Street, DH3 3BB

Retail to Let
539 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors, offering retail accommodation within. It is located centrally on Chester-le-Street Front Street and a short distance from the station

Contact:

Copeland Residential

Date on Market:

03/07/2026

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More details for Clifford Rd, Stanley - Retail to Rent

The Clifford Centre - Clifford Rd

Stanley, DH9 0XG

Retail to Let
25,000 - 53,000 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Stanley Retail to Rent

The units are located in the Clifford Road Retail Park. Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB.

Contact:

Davison Blackett Ltd

Date on Market:

10/02/2017

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More details for Station Rd, Chester Le Street - Retail to Rent

Chester-Le-Street Railway Station - Station Rd

Chester Le Street, DH3 3EE

Retail to Let
548 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

Chester-le-Street Station is located approximately a 5 minute walk from the town centre on Station Road. The station is operated and managed by Northern and is located on the east coast main line between Durham and Newcastle. There are regular train services to Newcastle, Durham, Darlington, York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.

Contact:

Lambert Smith Hampton

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

23/05/2023

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More details for High St, Durham - Retail to Rent

Prince Bishops Place - High St

Durham, DH1 3UL

Retail to Let
393 - 7,777 sq ft
9 Units Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System

Durham Retail to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

Prince Bishop is the prime shopping destination in Durham City Centre, providing 150,000 sqft of retail accommodation and car parking facilities. Tenants within this scheme include TJ Hughes, Next, New Look, Boots, Patisserie Valerie, H&M, Costa and JD Sports.