Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East Midlands, England

Alfreton Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

08/05/2026

Derby Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

06/05/2026

Brackley Retail to Rent

Brackley is located on the A43, providing direct access to both the M40 and M1 motorways. The town has a population of around 16,000 (2021 census) and is well connected to nearby centres of Banbury, Bicester, and Oxford. The property is prominently located in the heart of the town, close to the Market Place and Brackley Town Hall. This central position places the premises within easy reach of various local shops, cafés, and amenities, with nearby occupiers including Costa Coffee, Subway, Waitrose, Bar 212, and a wide range of independent retailers. The premises comprises a large ground floor unit with separate storage/stock areas; previously leased to ‘The Co-Op’. The store is situated within the Burgess Square commercial and residential development in the centre of Brackley. Plans of the accommodation are available from White Commercial.

Date on Market:

05/05/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

3 Libra Parade forms part of a well-established neighbourhood retail parade positioned at a prominent junction within the suburban village of Birstall. The parade comprises six ground floor commercial units serving the local catchment, with surrounding residential development and complementary retail and leisure occupiers nearby. The property benefits from strong pedestrian visibility and convenient transport links to Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area.

Date on Market:

29/04/2026

Derby Retail to Rent

22-23 Sadler Gate comprises a prominent city centre retail unit positioned within Derby's popular Cathedral Quarter. The property benefits from excellent frontage onto Sadler Gate, high pedestrian footfall and strong visibility amongst an established mix of retail, leisure and hospitality operators. The accommodation provides well-presented retail space with ancillary storage and staff facilities, making it suitable for a range of occupiers seeking representation in one of Derby's premier commercial locations.

Date on Market:

27/04/2026

Mansfield Retail to Rent

The subject premises is located within Mansfield, is a market town with a population of 110,500 situated 16.3 miles north of Nottingham. The town has excellent road connections with Junctions 28 and 29 of the M1 Motorway 6.5 miles to the east. The unit is located within Mansfield Bus Station, a £9m development completed in early 2013 which sees x annual passengers. The station is open 5:30am to 12am, serving 39 bus routes connecting Mansfield to Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield and Newark as well as the surrounding towns and villages in North Nottinghamshire. The bus station is a short walk from the pedestrianised pitch and marketplace which is occupied by a number of national and regional occupiers. There is a pedestrian footbridge connecting the bus station directly to Mansfield Train Station which sits on the Robin Hood Line, connecting to Nottingham and Worksop

Date on Market:

22/04/2026

Ashbourne Retail to Rent

Rare retail opportunity in iconic 15th century oak framed building. Shop for rent in Ashbourne with functional layout comprising well appointed sales area with large display windows, dedicated rear storage, kitchen and WCs. This property offers a unique opportunity for a high end retailer to operate from a prime pitch in an affluent town with a high-spending demographic. According to the 2021 Census, Derbyshire Observatory (Ashbourne electoral division) 22.9% of the population are aged 65+ and 52.3% are of a working-age. It is a popular tourist town benefiting from a share of £3.58bn generated by the Peak tourism economy: 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards report (visitor economy value for The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby). There are a plethora of high quality Ladies fashion retailers in the town to include Young Ideas, Sinfoil & Slater, Betty's Sewing Box, Sacs, Chic & Mini Chic. These businesses took part in the 2025 Big Fashion Day Out in Ashbourne, transforming St John Street into a vibrant, red-carpet fashion show and community festival; celebrating local independent retailers, fashion, and the town's rejuvenation. A smaller sale 2026 spring event has just taken place with future similar events planned.

Date on Market:

20/04/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

The property is a ground-floor retail unit located on Hartington Road in Leicester, within a residential neighborhood near Mere Road. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Leicester Railway Station and has access to the A47. The surrounding area includes local businesses, Spinney Hill Park, and Moat Community College. The unit includes a glazed shopfront, private WC, and rear storage area, and is equipped with electric roller shutters.

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

Located in the heart of the fashionable Stoneygate shopping district, the premises sit among an eclectic mix of independent boutiques, upscale eateries, and premium services.

Date on Market:

31/03/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

This 1,900 sq ft retail premises on Uppingham Road offers a highly visible and accessible location along Leicester’s A47, one of the city’s busiest arterial routes. Positioned just two miles from Leicester City Centre, the property benefits from strong vehicular and pedestrian traffic, making it an attractive option for businesses seeking maximum exposure.

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

Ilkeston Retail to Rent

Ilkeston is a Derbyshire market town situated approximately 10 miles to the north east of Derby city centre and just 7.5 miles to the west of Nottingham. The town boasts good transport links with the M1 motorway and Ilkeston train station being situated close by. More specifically, the subject property is located on a corner plot on the pedestrianised area of Bath Street, directly opposite to the popular Albion Centre shopping mall and is a prime pitch with high levels of footfall.

Date on Market:

20/03/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

This property comprises a terraced building of masonry construction with retail accommodation on the ground floor. The building is situated within a high footfall area in the Prime business locality on the main East Park Road, North Evington Leicester. This shop benefits from vibrant activity within walking distance to local amenities like Prayer areas, shopping, restaurants, takeaways and location’s accessibility with its steady flow of potential customers with excellent opportunity for businesses

Date on Market:

20/03/2026

Sudbury Retail to Rent - Sudbury, Derbyshire

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over one floor offering retail accommodation within. The property is located in Sudbury Courtyard, off Main Road, Ashbourne.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Chesterfield Retail to Rent

The property comprises a three storey, red brick building with a pitched tiled roof. The building houses both retail and residential accommodation

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

Oakham Retail to Rent

Oakham is a thriving and prosperous market town with a population of 11,000 supporting a Public School of national repute and benefits from rail connection. Nearby retailers include Boots, Esquire, B&M, QD and Morrisons as well as a host of local independents. Also nearby is the entrance to Gaol Street, which is the pedestrianised link to the Tesco supermarket and car park.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Rushden Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

Nottingham Retail to Rent - Long Eaton

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Chesterfield Retail to Rent

The property comprises retail space, as well as two kitchen areas and a wc towards the rear of the unit.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

26/06/2025

Melton Mowbray Retail to Rent

Melton Mowbray is an historic market town located 19 miles north-east of Leicester and 20 miles south-east of Nottingham. South Parade is part of the pedestrianised shopping area in Market Place, at the centre of Melton Mowbray. Neighbouring occupiers include Costa Coffee, Boots Opticians, Subway and Clarks.

Date on Market:

04/02/2026

Derby Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over four floors offering retail accommodation within. The premises occupy the prominent position on St James Street, the heart of the Cathedral Quarter.

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

Newark Retail to Rent - Newark-on-Trent

Date on Market:

31/01/2026

Leicester Retail to Rent

?This rare-to-find property is situated in a very prominent location, ensuring a constant flow of footfall and passing trade. In addition to the main showroom, the unit is highly practical, offering dedicated storage at the rear and a private kitchen area for staff. Units of this scale and visibility on the prestigious Melton Road are seldom available on the market, making this a premier choice for any business seeking a flagship location in a thriving commercial hub.

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Lincoln Retail to Rent

The property comprises the end unit of a terrace of 3 retail warehouses, with a glazed shop front running its full width, directly abutting a tarmac surfaced car park to the front. Servicing is available from either the front, or from a separate access to the side. The property is situated in a prominent location on a small retail park, on the corner of Wragby Road and Outer Circle Road, to the north of Lincoln City Centre. It sits immediately behind a frontage car park running along Wragby Road, adjacent to Majestic Wine, Domino’s and a Costa drive thru.

Date on Market:

16/01/2026