Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Dunstable Retail to Rent

West Street is located in the vibrant town of Dunstable, offering a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, and restaurants. The area benefits from regular bus services to nearby towns such as Luton and Bedford. It also has excellent road connections via the A5 road and M1 motorway, providing convenient access to London and the surrounding region.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

Dunmow Retail to Rent - Great Dunmow

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

Waltham Abbey Retail to Rent

A substantial former public house premises, occupying a generous plot in a highly prominent and accessible position on Crooked Mile at Junction 25 of the M25 motorway.

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

Situated within Bedford town centre. The property benefits from close proximity to local amenities and Bedford High Street, with strong connectivity via the A6 and A421 providing access to the A1 and M1. Bedford Railway Station offers direct services to London St Pancras International, supporting commuter and regional access.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

St Albans Retail to Rent

The property occupies a highly prominent position within the prime retail pitch of central St Albans and benefits from good year-­round footfall. St Peter's Street is one of the city's principal retail road, with a strong mix of national multiples, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and high street banks. Nearby occupiers include Superdrug, Tesco and Marks & Spencer, together with a number of other established multiple retailers.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The property is prominently located within Bedford town centre, directly opposite the entrance to Bedford Bus Station and within a 10-minute walk of Bedford railway station. It benefits from close proximity to local shops and amenities, with nearby occupiers including JD Sports, Boots, HSBC, Tesco and B&M. The open green spaces of Russell Park are also within easy reach, enhancing the property's central and well-connected setting.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The Property is situated within Bedford town centre, close to the High Street and surrounding retail and office occupiers. The property is within walking distance of Bedford Railway Station, providing direct services to London St Pancras International. The A6 and A421 offer convenient access to the A1 and M1 motorway networks.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Bury St Edmunds Retail to Rent - Red Lodge

A well-presented detached commercial unit located within a busy neighbourhood retail parade, surrounded by established businesses including a pharmacy, takeaway, and other local shops. The property benefits from excellent visibility within a pedestrian shopping area, making it ideal for customer-facing businesses such as a barbershop, hair salon, beauty clinic, aesthetics studio, retail shop, or office use (subject to the necessary permissions). Internally the premises offer a spacious open-plan layout currently fitted with barber styling stations and mirrored work areas. The property also includes a reception/waiting area, treatment space, shower room, accessible WC, and separate utility/storage room. Externally the property sits within a well-maintained retail parade with pedestrian walkways, seating areas, and surrounding residential neighbourhood, providing consistent local footfall. The premises also benefit from nearby parking and easy access for customers, making it a convenient location for a wide range of businesses. Key Features • Modern detached commercial unit • Located within a busy neighbourhood retail parade • Surrounded by established local businesses • Excellent footfall and visibility • Spacious open-plan interior • Previously used as a barbershop / beauty salon • Large display windows • Accessible WC and additional bathroom facilities • Utility / storage room • Nearby free parking for customers Viewing Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the potential of this well-located commercial property.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Loughton Retail to Rent - Epping Forest

The property sits on Loughton High Road, a thriving retail and leisure destination servicing a strong residential catchment. Loughton is a popular commuter town within the Epping Forest district, approximately 20 miles northeast of Central London, benefiting from excellent connectivity via Junction 27 (M25), Junction 5 (M11), and the A406 North Circular. Nearby national and premium occupiers include Pizza Express, Cook, HOB Salons, Space NK, David Clulow, Morrisons, Boots, Santander, Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Robert Dyas. Loughton Underground Station (Central Line) lies 0.5 miles away, providing direct access into Central London.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Stowmarket Retail to Rent

Positioned in the heart of Stowmarket’s vibrant town centre, 12/12A Ipswich Street offers an exceptional retail opportunity along the community’s main pedestrianised shopping corridor. The property benefits from strong neighbouring co-tenants including Boots, Greggs, Specsavers, Card Factory, QD and Holland & Barrett, reinforcing the area’s consistent footfall and daily consumer draw. Located just off the A14, Stowmarket provides seamless connectivity to both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, making this address a strategic choice for retailers looking to capture both local and regional customer activity.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick construction built in the early 1900's arranged over four floors. The property has retail units at ground floor level with residential space on the upper floors. The property is located in Bedford, which is to the north west of London city centre. It is located a short distance north of junction 13 of the M1 motorway and to the west of the A1. Good access to the town centre is provided by the A428 and A6, the Bedford southern by-pass A4210 is to the south of the town running south west to the north east linking the M1 with the A1 respectively. There is a regular train service from Bedford main line station to London St Pancreas and the Thames Link network. The premises are situated within a reasonably new development, which is located within a short walk of Bedford town centre and within easy access of the main line train station.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Ongar Retail to Rent - Chipping Ongar

Date on Market:

07/03/2026

Dunstable Retail to Rent

The Property comprises a mid-terrace commercial premises providing approximately 1,230 sq ft of accommodation, arranged over ground floor and basement levels, and falling within Class E use. The Property was most recently occupied by a desserts café, and benefits from an established layout suited to customer-facing businesses. The ground floor provides a customer seating area together with W.C facilities, creating a practical front-of-house environment. The basement level provides a kitchen, preparation area and additional storage space, offering useful back-of-house accommodation. The Property may therefore suit a range of café, takeaway, retail, office, or other service-based occupiers falling within Class E. The Property is situated on High Street South, Dunstable, forming part of a well-established commercial parade comprising a mixture of independent retailers, cafés, takeaways and service-based businesses, together with nearby residential neighbourhoods which support regular local trade. High Street South acts as a principal route linking Dunstable town centre and Luton, resulting in consistent passing traffic and pedestrian movement, with the Property benefiting from good visibility and accessibility within the surrounding area.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent - Pavenham

Well located and historic mixed use building.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Southend On Sea Retail to Rent - Southend-On-Sea

Date on Market:

03/03/2026

Dereham Retail to Rent

Dereham also known as East Dereham, is a market town located in the Breckland District of Norfolk. The town is located on the A47,16 miles west of Norwich, 26 miles east of King's Lynn and 28 miles north of Diss. The property is situated in in the heart of the town centre with occupiers nearby including on Betfred, Subway, Boots, Barber`s and many more.

Date on Market:

03/03/2026

Upminster Retail to Rent - Romford

Date on Market:

27/02/2026

Stevenage Retail to Rent

The property is situated in a prominent position on The Forum Court near to the Westgate Shopping Centre

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

27/02/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

Peterborough Garden Centre opened in February 2010 at the heart of PE1 Retail Park and has since been voted the 'Best Garden Centre in the Midlands' by the Garden Centre Association. The property comprises a terrace of retail units of steel frame construction, arranged over the ground floor. The property is located within close proximity to the A44 and A46, providing direct links to key catchments such as Birmingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Cheltenham, Worcester and Oxford.

Date on Market:

11/12/2025

Bedford Retail to Rent

Nestled on vibrant Queens Drive in Bedford's Putnoe locality (MK41 9BS), Giuseppe Deli at 94 is a prime turnkey Italian deli blending authentic Mediterranean charm-cured meats, fresh pasta, cheeses, and focaccia-with modern dine-in/takeaway appeal. Perfect for food entrepreneurs, it enjoys excellent connectivity: frequent local buses (routes 4, 5, 10), swift access to A421 dual carriageway for London/Cambridge commutes, Bedford Rail Station just 2 miles away (Midland Main Line services), and proximity to key amenities in family-oriented Putnoe near Goldington.

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Kings Lynn Retail to Rent - King's Lynn

The property comprises a grade II listed terraced shop arranged on ground, first and second floors. The building is of stone construction.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

St Albans Retail to Rent

Situated in a prominent position on London Road, the premises are within the main retail area of St Albans city centre. This is a busy vehicular route and has a high footfall with car parks situated in close proximity. Onstreet parking is available along London road, providing convenient access for customers and visitors.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026