Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

St. Neots Retail to Rent - St Neots

St Neots is a popular market town with a population of approximately 26,000 and is located approximately 50 miles north of London, 18 miles west of Cambridge, 11 miles north-east of Bedford and 25 miles south of Peterborough. The A1 bypasses the town providing excellent north/south road communications and the A14 lies approximately 8 miles to the north. There is a mainline railway station serving the town with frequent services to London (St Pancras International).

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Ely Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

Hunstanton Retail to Rent

The Seaside market town of Hunstanton is a popular and thriving coastal holiday resort with varying leisure and coastal amenities with a population of approximately 5,000 and situated on the North-West Norfolk coast. The town is accessed via the A149 from King's Lynn (16 miles) to the south, and the A149 from Cromer (42 miles) to the west. The premises is Located along Le Strange Terrace one of the main access routes to the Town Centre, the Green and Seafront. It is also situated next to a large, public car park. Nearby amenities include restaurants, Coffee shop, fish & chip shops and amusement arcades.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

St. Neots Retail to Rent - St Neots

Date on Market:

17/03/2026

Bury St Edmunds Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

17/03/2026

Bishop's Stortford Retail to Rent

Bishop’s Stortford is a prosperous market town of some 41,000 population, located on the Hertfordshire and Essex border adjacent to M11 Junction 8. The town is the nearest settlement to London Stansted Airport and has fast and frequent rail services to London Liverpool Street (35 minutes) and excellent road links via the M11 and A120. The property is located on Newtown Road, which benefits from good footfall as it is on the doorstep of the town centre, with the train station only three minutes’ walk away. The wider surrounding area is mixed, comprising retail shops and other commercial uses including offices and a public house, with residential as well. The premises are situated just off the prime shopping area of South Street and close to the Jackson Square shopping centre, where there are many blue-chip occupiers including Boots, Nandos, Pret, Mountain Warehouse, Hotel Chocolat and soon to be joining the town is TK Maxx. There is excellent vehicular and pedestrian flow along Newtown Road and free parking directly outside the shop for approx. 30mins.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The building is located in Pilgrims Hatch just 1.5 miles outside Brentwood town centre, and directly opposite the Brentwood Centre which lies off Ongar Road. Brentwood High Street and rail station, as well as the M25 and A12, are all within 10 minutes drive. A community property suitable for a children's nursery use. The property comprises a main hall plus store rooms and WC's and benefits from the use of a shared kitchen. There is parking available in the communal car park adjoining the building.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Dunstable Retail to Rent

Dunstable is a historic market town located immediately west of Luton, forming part of the wider Luton/Dunstable conurbation. The town benefits from good road connectivity, situated just off Junction 11/11a of the M1 motorway. The A5 and A505 also serve the town. Luton’s mainline railway stations and London Luton Airport are both easily accessible, enhancing the town’s regional and national transport links. The subject property occupies a prominent corner position in the town centre, overlooking the busy junction between High Street North and Queensway. The vicinity is favoured by local, regional and national occupiers alike.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Canvey Island Retail to Rent

Canvey Island is a seaside town located on the south Essex coast by the Thames Estuary, approximately 3 miles southeast of Benfleet and 10 miles west of Southend on Sea. The property is situated at the junction of Knightswick Road and the High Street, opposite the Knightswick Centre. Nearby traders include Sainsbury’s, Boots the Chemist, Poundland, Superdrug and The Library. The main town centre car park is at the rear of Sainsbury’s with 300 spaces.

Date on Market:

13/03/2026

Downham Market Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Bridge Road, adjacent to Sue Ryder, forming part of the main route between Downham Market and Wisbech. It benefits from easy access to the Downham Market bypass, which links directly to the A10. Downham Market is a traditional Norfolk market town located in the west of the county on the A10, approximately 10 miles south of King’s Lynn and 35 miles north of Cambridge. The town has a population of around 10,000 and serves a wider rural catchment, including numerous surrounding villages. It has seen significant residential growth in recent years, with further expansion planned. The town offers a strong range of public amenities, including infant, middle and high schools, healthcare facilities, a swimming pool, library and other services. Downham Market also benefits from a main line railway station on the King’s Lynn to London route, with journey times to London King’s Cross of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

Date on Market:

12/03/2026

St Neots Retail to Rent

Detailed Description Ground Floor Retail Unit with Office Space on First Floor. Location St Neots is the largest town in Cambridgeshire located on the banks of the River Great Ouse with over 32,500 of the population living within the urban area. When feeder communities which rely on St Neots as a hub for services are considered, the catchment population is estimated to be more than 80,000. Furthermore, Cambridgeshire has the highest County growth rate in the UK and St Neots has the fastest rate of population growth within the County.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Ongar Retail to Rent - Chipping Ongar

Date on Market:

07/03/2026

Newmarket Retail to Rent

Newmarket is located 12 miles east of Cambridge and lies at the intersection of the A11 (London to Norwich) and the A14 (Ipswich and the Midlands). The town has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a primary catchment population of around 81,0 00 and is internationally famous for its strong links to the horse racing industry. The town has a good range of local services and amenities. The property is prominently located at the end of the High Street, close to the Clock Tower.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Commercial space available 1 minute walk away from Chelmsford station.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

06/03/2026

Kempston Retail to Rent - Bedford

Kempston is a thriving and expanding area just outside Bedford, offering excellent local amenities and strong transport connections via the A421, A6, and Bedford railway station, providing easy access to London and surrounding towns.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Lowestoft Retail to Rent

A substantial and versatile commercial premises positioned in the heart of Lowestoft town centre, directly opposite the train station and adjacent to well-established national operators including Wetherspoons, Subway and Taco Bell. The property benefits from excellent visibility and high footfall, with rail & bus routes and Lowestoft’s award-winning beaches just a short walk away

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Mill Road a popular cosmopolitan area home to a vibrant mix of local traders and speciality shops together with various restaurants and cafes. Surrounding retailers include Co-op, Sainbury’s Local and various established independent local retailers. The property is situated 0.6 miles from the train station and is within walking distance of Cambridge city centre and the Grafton Centre.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Bishop's Stortford Retail to Rent

The shop is situated on South Street, one of the main roads into Bishop’s Stortford, with the main High Street, railway and bus station approximately 50 metres' walk away. The premises benefits from high vehicular traffic as well as passing footfall. There is also a loading bay outside the unit.

Date on Market:

03/03/2026

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent - Gorleston-on-Sea

An excellent opportunity to lease a versatile ground floor retail or office premises situated in a prominent High Street location in the heart of Gorleston.

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Cowgate in Peterborough city centre, close to its junction with Cross Street and directly facing Cathedral Square. The location sits within a core retail pitch, just a short distance from Queensgate Shopping Centre, and benefits from strong pedestrian footfall together with convenient access to both the bus station and mainline railway station.

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/02/2026

Hitchin Retail to Rent

The property is located in a prominent secondary location in Hitchin Town Centre. Within walking distance to the Station

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent

Ideally located in the centre of the thriving seaside tourist town of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast. A population of 38,693 in the 2011 Census made it Norfolk’s third most populous place. Yarmouth has been a resort since 1760 and a gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. Throughout the 20th century, Yarmouth boomed as a resort, with a promenade, pubs, trams, fishand-chip shops and theatres. There is also the Pleasure Beach, the Sea Life Centre, the Hippodrome Circus and the Time and Tide Museum, and a Victorian seaside Winter Garden in cast iron and glass. Close to the railway station and regular bus routes offering links to Norwich and surrounding areas. The location also benefits from ongoing regeneration around the town centre and harbour, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a central setting with coastal character and practical day to day convenience.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026