Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Saffron Walden Retail to Rent

Located on Cross Street in the heart of Saffron Walden, this property occupies a prominent position in a vibrant market town renowned for its historic character and thriving retail core. The area benefits from strong pedestrian activity and a mix of independent boutiques, cafés, and national operators such as Waitrose, Costa Coffee, and Superdrug. Conveniently situated approximately 4.7 miles from the M11 (Junction 9) with direct access to Stansted Airport about 12 miles away, the location offers excellent connectivity for both local and regional visitors.

Date on Market:

03/07/2026

Borehamwood Retail to Rent

Situated on Shenley Road (the main high street of Borehamwood) and a short distance from the station (Network Rail) providing fast access to central London.

Date on Market:

01/07/2026

Romford Retail to Rent

Situated within the established Rise Park district of Romford, 14 Moray Way occupies a prominent position within a neighbourhood retail parade serving a densely populated residential catchment area. The parade benefits from a range of complementary local businesses and convenience retailers generating regular footfall from surrounding households and passing trade. The property is located approx 1.5 miles north of Romford Town Centre. Moray Way is well located via local bus routes and has easy access to the A12, A127 & M25 Motorway.

Date on Market:

30/06/2026

St. Ives Retail to Rent - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

The property comprises a two storey terraced building. Internally the property has retail space to the ground floor. The property is located in the old riverside town of St Ives. Close to many major retailers including Boots, Waitrose, Superdrug and new Look. Markets are held on a Monday and Friday.

Date on Market:

30/06/2026

Dunstable Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Lowther Road within a neighborhood retail parade serving the Dunstable area in Central Bedfordshire. The surrounding environment is primarily residential, which supports steady local foot traffic. Dunstable town center is approximately a five-minute drive away, and the location provides convenient connectivity to the wider Luton/Dunstable conurbation. Nearby occupiers include a Co-op convenience store, takeaway outlets, and other service-led businesses.

Date on Market:

30/06/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

The property is prominently situated on Springfield Road, between Victoria Road and Meadowside. Springfield Road is one of the principal routes into Chelmsford City Centre, close to the High Street and within walking distance of Chelmsford mainline railway station, which provides direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 minutes.

Date on Market:

26/06/2026

Ely Retail to Rent

Excellent retail location in the city of Ely, Forehill is home to a number of independent shops, cafes and eateries, estate agents and multiples such as Papa Johns. The location benefits from great footfall, and is just off the Market Square. The population of the city is close to 20,000 and is a popular destination to visit and is an affluent area.

Date on Market:

25/06/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property is located on Mill Road, in the Romsey Town area of Cambridge. It is a busy location, with a high resident population and home to a large number of independent businesses. Nearby is the Romsey Mill, Co-Op funeral care and the Cambridge Central Mosque.

Date on Market:

25/06/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/06/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property occupies a good secondary trading location, opposite Magdalene College and close to the river Cam, a popular tourist destination. The area contains a good selection of specialist shops, restaurants and bars. The City Centre and principle coll eges are within easy walking distance. Kettle's Yard art gallery and The Museum of Cambridge are located closeby. Neighbouring occupiers include Bang & Olufsen, Bowns, Football Finery and Country Traditionals and a good selection of specialist shops, restaurants and bars.

Date on Market:

24/06/2026

Stalham Retail to Rent

The property is situated on High Street in Stalham, Norfolk, within an established town center retail parade. Stalham lies approximately 15 miles northeast of Norwich and 17 miles northwest of Great Yarmouth, accessible via the A149 and A1151. The area serves a broad rural catchment and benefits from proximity to the Norfolk Broads. Worstead railway station is approximately 6 miles away, providing connections to Norwich in 23 minutes and onward travel to London Liverpool Street in just over 2 hours. Nearby occupiers include national brands and independent businesses.

Date on Market:

23/06/2026

Watford Retail to Rent

The premises are located on the west side of The Parade, Watford and fronting Rickmansworth Road and within walking distance of Watford Junction Station. The shop is in a prominent position close to other retailers, including Sainsburys, bars and other retail amenities. There is access to the rear of the property via a shared service road.

Date on Market:

22/06/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mid-terraced retail unit arranged over ground and first floor, The property is situated in a prominent location on London Road close to the city centre. Peterborough football stadium located to the rear of the property.

Date on Market:

22/06/2026

Southend-On-Sea Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

30/10/2024

Hitchin Retail to Rent

Situated in a prominent position within Hitchin town centre.

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

Hitchin Retail to Rent

Located on a busy through road into Hitchin town centre on the corner of Queen Street/Bridge Street. The property is adjacent to Asda Supermarket and approximately 3 miles to the west of Junction 8 of the A1(M).

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

Hitchin Retail to Rent

Located within the heart of the popular market town Hitchin, in a prominent secondary location, in the middle of Hermitage Road. The property is within easy walking distance of the mainline railway station with excellent fast and frequent links to London.

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

Ixworth Retail to Rent

A mixed-use property comprising a ground floor shop with access off the High Street and a let one bedroom flat over the shop, with its own separate side entrance and integral garage. The property was a former Post Office and still retains an operational Royal Mail post box set in the buildings façade. The last commercial tenant was formally a pizzeria and the shop has had various Class E uses over the years. There is a flying freehold with part of the apartment being over the property adjacent property. There is also a cellar which is accessible from the shop. The property lies on the High Street of the sought after village of Ixworth, just 6 miles from Bury St Edmunds. Ixworth is a particularly well served village having a range of shops, hairdressers, doctors surgery, school, church, village hall, library and fire station. Various eating establishments such as pubs, takeaways and a café. Just under 3 miles away can be found the Wyken Vineyard with its notable restaurant, regular farmers markets and events. There is a wide range of schooling nearby Ixworth Primary School (3-11), Ixworth High School and Thurston Community College (11-18), University of West Suffolk at West Suffolk Collage for further education. Nearby for private schooling is South Lee School and Culford School.

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

Eye Retail to Rent - Thornham Magna

The Four Horseshoes is located in Thornham Magna, a picturesque village situated in the heart of the north Suffolk countryside and situated just off the main A140. Thornham Walks is on the doorstep, which has many country walks. The market town of Eye 5 mins away, providing a good range of everyday amenitites and High School with Sixth Form. Diss & Stowmarket 15 mins away both with mainline train stations. Framlingham 30 mins away. Suffolk heritage coast (Southwold, Dunwich. Aldborough etc.) 45 mins away. Thornham Magna has a church, village Hall, visitor centre, restaurant and cafe at Thornham Hall.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

Norwich Retail to Rent

The property is arranged over ground and first floor. The ground floor provides a relatively open-plan sales area, with the first floor divided into two separate rooms. There are WC facilities on both floors. The property benefits from modern interior decoration and would suit a variety of uses including retail, restaurant, takeaway and leisure. The property is a two-storey shop/ restaurant located on White Lion Street in Norwich City Centre. White Lion Street is a busy thoroughfare between Castle Quarter Shopping Centre and Chancery Gate Shopping Centre on the periphery of Norwich's prime retail pitches. National retailers such as Primark, Holland & Barrett, Greggs and Bill's Restaurant are in the immediate vicinity.

Date on Market:

08/06/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

Ortongate Shopping Centre is the principal retail and service hub for the established residential community of Orton Goldhay, approximately 3 miles west of Peterborough city centre. The scheme is anchored by a strong mix of national and independent occupiers. The centre benefits from a densely populated surrounding area, with a substantial residential catchment within walking distance alongside nearby schools, community facilities and employment uses which help to drive consistent footfall throughout the day. Keys tenants include B&M, QD Stores, Greggs, Coop and Food Warehouse alongside a strong line up of regional and independent businesses.

Date on Market:

05/06/2026

Ipswich Retail to Rent

The Eastgate Centre was reconfigured and substantially reconstructed in the early 2000’s to create an outward facing parade of well configured shops at 13-51 Carr Street. The parade is anchored by a 33,000 sq ft B&M Bargains, with an additional 11 shops of varying sizes at ground floor and a large Sports Direct unit at first floor.

Date on Market:

05/06/2026

Ipswich Retail to Rent

Ipswich is the administrative and county town of Suffolk with a resident population of 150,000 and a retail catchment population of approximately 300,000. The town lies on the River Orwell, approximately 70 miles north east of central London, 55 miles south east of Cambridge, 43 miles south of Norwich, and 18 miles north east of Colchester. Major roads in the area include the A12, which provides dual carriageway access to the A14, providing a principal link from the Port of Felixstowe (15 miles to the east) to the East Midlands. The Eastgate Centre was reconfigured and substantially reconstructed in the early 2000's to create an outward facing parade of well configured shops at 13-51 Carr Street. The parade is anchored by a 33,000 sq ft B&M Bargains, with an additional 11 shops of varying sizes at ground floor and a large retail unit at first floor. The premises occupy a prominent position on the north side of Carr Street, close to the junction with Upper Brook Street and Northgate Street. Nearby traders include Specsavers, B&M and Costa.

Date on Market:

05/06/2026