Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property comprises a retail building with extensive corner glazing to the upper floors. The property is constructed of steel frame with brick and block cavity walling underneath a slate covered pitched roof. The building is arranged over two floors. Cambridge is a historic university city and is the administrative centre for Cambridgeshire. The city has a primary catchment of over 500,000 with an estimated shopping population of over 287,000. Cambridge is ranked as a Regional Centre (PMA) and dominates an extensive catchment area encompassing a number of smaller towns such as Haverhill, Saffron Walden, Royston and Ely. The city is ranked 28th in terms of comparison good retail spend (Promis) an amount that is boosted each year by tourism with the city council estimating that 4.5 million tourists visit annually. The property is located close to the entrance of the Grafton Centre, on the pedestrianised Fitzroy Street, which is the main link from the Grafton Centre to the historic city centre. The Grafton Centre is in the midst of being redeveloped to create a new life science hub, including laboratories, a hotel, and a gym, while retaining some retail space. The new development creates a mixed-use space, with the majority of the centre being repurposed for a life science campus and a hotel creating space for over 2000 new jobs .Approximately 11,000 sqm of retail floor space will remain, with some shops, such as Boots and, continuing to operate at the Fitzroy Street entrance.

Date on Market:

23/04/2026

Colchester Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

19/04/2026

Grays Retail to Rent

Fully refurbished two-storey restaurant, positioned in a prime location close to town centre and transport links.

Date on Market:

17/04/2026

Watford Mixed-use to Rent

Flexible, well presented workspaces suitable for a range of uses including offices, wellness, photography, and classes or group sessions. The spaces have a clean, modern aesthetic with a simple industrial edge – featuring white walls, dark ceilings, quality flooring and minimal detailing throughout. The overall look is bright, neutral, and easy to personalise to suit different styles of business. A space that encourages ideas to take shape – whether you're building something new, working with clients, or creating content. Recently renovated, the units offer a practical mix of open areas and private rooms, ideal for treatment rooms, consulting spaces, or studio setups. Plumbing is available, making them particularly well suited to salon, aesthetic or therapy use, while still working equally well for office or creative businesses. Straightforward, adaptable layouts that can be tailored to suit a variety of business needs. Allocated parking available.

Date on Market:

16/04/2026

Grays Retail to Rent

Situated to a well-known and popular secondary shopping parade serving the densely populated area of North Grays and having the benefit of main road frontage with lay-by parking immediately to the front. Nearby traders include Co-operative supermarket, Coral bookmakers, Barclays Bank Plc, Pizza Hut. The premises comprise of an end shop unit with living accommodation on a multi-level suite close to the junction with Southend Road. There is a large basement storage area which has access to rear yard in turn accessed by an unmade service road from Oval Gardens. To the upper floor, there is a self-contained flat with accommodation comprising two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, combined bathroom/WC.

Date on Market:

09/04/2026

Grays Retail to Rent

The premises are situated on a busy retail parade, benefiting from strong footfall and excellent visibility, conveniently located close to local schools and Grays town centre.

Date on Market:

09/04/2026

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:

11/12/2025

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

Colchester Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

11/03/2026

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

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

Dunstable Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

06/03/2026

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

Stanway Retail to Rent

The premises are located on Peartree Road, a popular and well-established mixed-use retail and trade park area. Nearby occupiers include; Co-op Fiveways food & retail, Hatfield's Furniture store, Ridgeon's, Anytime Fitness, Jungle Adventure, Halfords Auto Centre, Screwfix, Topps Tiles and Toolstation. The A12 trunk road is just 1 mile distant and Colchester City Centre and main line railway station is approximately 3 miles to the east.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent - Pavenham

Well located and historic mixed use building.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

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

Buckhurst Hill Retail to Rent - Epping Forest

Prominently & Conveniently located on the northern side of Queens Road which is the prime retail leisure pitch within the Epping Forest district of Essex.

Date on Market:

02/03/2026