Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Brampton Retail to Rent - Brampton, Cambridgeshire

The premises are located in a roadside location at the busy junction of the A14 and the A1, 3 miles west of Huntingdon and 8 miles north of St Neots. Retailers located within the vicinity include M&S Foodstore, McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks and Subway. Also there is a Brewers Fayre, Premier Inn and a BP Service Station.

Date on Market:

22/09/2022

Studham Retail to Rent

Studham is an affluent village somewhat in the middle of Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Luton. The property is located adjacent to the recently developed Bell Cottages, behind The Bell Inn and off Dunstable Road. Furthermore, all village centre amenities are within proximity

Date on Market:

31/03/2022

Swaffham Retail to Rent

Brandon Road Shopping Centre is a newly completed retail development arranged as a single-storey parade anchored by a Tesco Express convenience store. The scheme totals approximately 850 sq m and includes 36 on-site car parking spaces. Positioned prominently on the A1065 at the southern gateway to Swaffham, the property serves a substantial residential catchment, including a large adjacent housing development, and provides modern retail accommodation within an established local centre setting.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Borehamwood Retail to Rent

This is a well-positioned retail property located in the heart of Borehamwood town centre. The unit sits within an established retail parade and benefits from excellent frontage and proximity to a mix of national and independent occupiers, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial uses

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Leiston Retail to Rent

Leiston is a market town in East Suffolk, located near the coast, with a population of approximately 5,750 (2021 Census). The town is expected to see significant growth and investment associated with the construction of Sizewell C, with the power station situated just 2.3 miles to the east. The county town of Ipswich is about 25 miles to the south west, whilst the prosperous coastal town of Aldeburgh lies about 4.6 miles to the south east. The property is located on the north side of Sizewell Road in the town centre, close to the High Street junction and adjacent to a large car park, offering 2-hour free parking. The property adjoins the East of England Co-Operative Society convenience store.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

This leasehold opportunity offers a prime position in Cambridge city centre on busy King Street, benefiting from strong footfall and excellent visibility. The business occupies part of the historic former George Scales Brewery, adding character and heritage appeal. With a ground floor restaurant and bar, an upstairs cocktail and wine bar with rooftop terrace, and a separate cheesemonger shop, the site provides multiple income streams and strong trading potential in one of the city’s most vibrant areas. D’Arry’s Restaurant & Bar enjoys a prime position on King Street, right in the heart of Cambridge’s historic city centre. Its location places it within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping areas, colleges, and cultural attractions, making it a convenient and attractive destination for both locals and visitors. Situated at 2–4 King Street, the venue benefits from strong footfall and excellent visibility in one of Cambridge’s most vibrant quarters, enhancing its appeal as a distinctive food, wine, and hospitality offering.

Date on Market:

23/04/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Located on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, a well-established residential area to the east of the city centre, benefiting from strong visibility and local footfall along a key arterial route. The premises are arranged over ground and first floor and are currently fitted out as an Iceland frozen food store, providing a largely open-plan ground floor retail area with freezer displays, back-of-house storage and staff facilities. The unit features a full-height glazed frontage and is well suited to food retail or convenience uses. Chelmsford city centre and railway station are within easy reach. The accommodation extends to approximately 7,400 sq ft on the ground floor and 1,800 sq ft on the first floor.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

Clacton On Sea Retail to Rent - Clacton-on-Sea

The property comprises a range of units which offer almost 20,000 sq ft of retail space. The units, ranging from 1-11, form part of the Clacton Factory Outlet. The park was constructed in 1998. Clacton Factory Outlet is 2.5 miles north of Clacton town centre and 15 miles south-east of Colchester.

Date on Market:

06/03/2026

Newmarket Retail to Rent

Newmarket is situated close to the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border and has one of the most affluent catchments in England. The town is the home of Guineas racing festival and the prime High Street includes a host of national multiple retailers, cafes, restaurants and bars including W H Smith, Boots, Next, Wildwood, Pizza Express, Costa and J D Wetherspoon.

Date on Market:

11/03/2026

Toft Retail to Rent - Toft, Cambridgeshire

Toft Shop & Post Office occupies a prominent position on High Street in the well established village of Toft, approximately six miles west of Cambridge. The property benefits from a central location within a highly residential catchment, with strong local footfall and convenient access to key arterial routes, including the B1046 and A603, offering a direct seven mile connection into Cambridge. The village enjoys excellent regional connectivity, sitting within four miles of the M11 motorway, enhancing links to London and the wider eastern region. As an essential community hub providing core Post Office services, the premises present an attractive opportunity within a sought after Cambridgeshire village known for its strong residential base and local amenities.

Date on Market:

13/02/2026

Southminster Retail to Rent - Burnham-on-Crouch

Burnham Waters is located in the south east of Essex, and approximately 1.1 miles to the north west of Burnham-On-Crouch, accessed via Maldon Road (B1010).

Date on Market:

12/02/2026

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent

A rare opportunity to acquire this well-established store which is ideally positioned within the heart of a residential housing estate and benefits from high levels of passing foot traffic. The premises which will be included within the lease agreement occupies this commercial unit only, and is considered a “lock-up” opportunity, with NO residential dwelling included. The business has become very popular and is heavily relied upon by nearby residents and those using the nearby amenities.

Date on Market:

18/11/2025

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

01/11/2025

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

The premises occupy a prime trading location adjacent to EE and opposite The Range. Other nearby occupiers include Waterstones, Fraser Hart, M&S and McDonalds.

Date on Market:

18/08/2025

Dunstable Retail to Rent

Chalklands Place is the modern trade counter development within Eastern Avenue, one of the key industrial areas in Dunstable. The estate is situated 0.7 miles from Dunstable town centre and 1.7 miles from M1 Junction 11. Trade counter occupiers already on Eastern Avenue include Screwfix, Toolstation, Wolseley, Brewers, Wicks and UK Plumbing Supplies - making it the key trade counter location within Dunstable. The surrounding area benefits from a good amount of amenity including Sainsbury's, McDonalds, Greggs and Starbucks.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

16/07/2025

Southend On Sea Co-working to Rent - Southend-On-Sea

Beautiful period building refurbished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings. Marketed as a solo client site suitable for 35 + person team. Perfect property to act as a Head Office with reception, boardroom, office space and meeting rooms.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

28/03/2024

Bury St Edmunds Retail to Rent

Bury St Edmunds is an affluent market town located in the heart of West Suffolk, with a resident population of 41,291 (2021 census) with a wider retail catchment of villages and nearby market towns. Bury benefits from good tourism footfall all year round and retail vacancy rates well below the national average. The property is located in Risbygate Street within the town centre within short walking distance of the Arc shopping centre, the bus station and adjacent to the St Andrews Street South car park. Vehicular access is via the A1302 (Parkway – the towns primary ring road) with pedestrian access from Risbygate Street and St Andrews Street South. Risbygate Street is home to a wide variety of commercial and residential uses including restaurants, retail, office use, care home and opposite a new retirement living development. The property is a substantial retail premises of steel framed construction, with brick elevations under a flat roof and provides accommodation over two storeys.

Date on Market:

28/12/2023