Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Welwyn Garden City Retail to Rent

The subject property occupies a prominent corner position in prime pitch on Howardsgate in the centre of Welwyn Garden City. The Howard Centre is located nearby and Welwyn Garden City Station (Great Northern & Thameslink Services) is a short walk away. Nearby occupiers include Gails Bakery, Costa Coffee, McDonald’s, Waterstones, Holland & Barrett, Tapi Carpets and Burger King in addition to several well established independent operators.

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Colchester Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Hitchin Retail to Rent

The premises are located within Hitchin town centre close to the junction with Bancroft. Hitchin is a popular market town located just to the west of the A1(M) with a mainline railway station providing a fast and frequent service to London.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The premises are situated in the Cauldwell Ward in Bedford off Mile Road. Located in a predominantly residential area, approximately 1.5 miles south of Bedford Town Centre.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Loughton Retail to Rent - Epping Forest

The property comprises a prominent ground floor Class E premises of approximately 1,297 sq ft, positioned within a vibrant and well-established retail parade on Loughton High Road.

Date on Market:

05/02/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

Burleigh Street is a prime route towards The Grafton and is a main thoroughfare adjoining Fitzroy Street and East Road. The area is known for the hustle and bustle of students with the Anglia Ruskin University and nearby Cambridge Art School, with associated accommodations. The street is anchored by national retailer Primark with a variety of charity shops including Mind, British Heart Foundation and Oxfam. There is also a health and beauty offering with uses including nail bars, hairdressers and barbers. Food and beverage occupiers within the immediate vicinity include Gail’s, Starbucks and Café Nero. The area is also due to widely benefit from the re-development of The Grafton Centre

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Maldon Retail to Rent

Built of brick construction the property comprises a predominantly open plan ground floor shop.

Date on Market:

29/01/2026

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

Date on Market:

22/01/2026

Rickmansworth Retail to Rent - Maple Cross

Currently the shop has four full-time staff and it has a fully fitted commercial kitchen with access for delivery at the rear of the shop. The shop has the standard fitting for efficient chip shop in the front all in working order and maintained very well. Massive storage area at the back with staff toilets and office area.

Date on Market:

21/01/2026

Benfleet Retail to Rent - Hadleigh, Essex

Date on Market:

16/01/2026

Southend-On-Sea Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

16/01/2026

Borehamwood Retail to Rent

Majestic House is prominently positioned on Shenley Road, the main thoroughfare through Borehamwood town centre, and benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. Positioned on a prominent corner of Shenley Road, the unit lends itself to a variety of E-class uses - ideal for retailers, cafés, office, fitness and wellness operators, medical or therapy practices, nurseries, creative studios etc. The space offers full flexibility and can be internally configured to suit one, two, or up to four occupiers whether as a single tenancy across both floors, separate occupiers for the ground and lower ground, or further subdivision of each floor The property is located just 150 metres from Elstree & Borehamwood Station (Thameslink), offering frequent direct services to St Pancras International, Farringdon, Blackfriars, and other key Central London destinations in under 25 minutes. The building is easily accessible by road, with direct connections to the A1(M), M1, and M25 motorways, providing swift access to North London, Hertfordshire, and the wider motorway network. Nearby connecting and access roads include Allum Lane, Elstree Way, and Theobald Street, linking the town centre to surrounding residential and commercial areas.

Date on Market:

29/08/2025

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

Retail space conveniently located in Clacton-On-Sea

Date on Market:

13/01/2026

St Albans Retail to Rent

The property is situated in Catherine Street. This is an established area with a wide variety of retail outlets and services represented nearby. St Albans is a prosperous and historic market town, strategically situated some twenty miles north-west of central London. The city enjoys excellent road and rail communications with the M25 (J21A), M1 (JG) and A1 (M) (J3) motorways all within approximately six miles distance. St Albans mainline railway station provides for rapid access to St Pancras International (approximate travelling time twenty minutes).

Date on Market:

12/01/2026

Hemel Hempstead Retail to Rent

The property comprises a shopping centre of about 360,000 sq ft in 75 shop units, restaurants and a bank on two levels. The centre has frontages on the pedestrianised street of Marlowes and was originally opened in September 1990. Anchoring the centre tenants are Argos, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sports Direct and Wilkinson. The property is located less than one mile from the Hemel Hempstead train station within close proximity of St Albans Road and the A4146. The M25 motorway is also close by.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Sawbridgeworth Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

09/01/2026

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

This property comprises retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

08/01/2026

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property will comprise a building of steel frame construction arranged over ground floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is located on United Way, just off the junction of the A12 in Colchester.

Date on Market:

06/01/2026

Hemel Hempstead Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Hemel Hempstead Retail to Rent

The property comprises a shopping centre of about 360,000 sq ft in 75 shop units, restaurants and a bank on two levels. The centre has frontages on the pedestrianised street of Marlowes and was originally opened in September 1990. Anchoring the centre tenants are Argos, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sports Direct and Wilkinson. The property is located less than one mile from the Hemel Hempstead train station within close proximity of St Albans Road and the A4146. The M25 motorway is also close by.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Hemel Hempstead Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Bedford Retail to Rent

The premises are located on St Loyes Street Bedford to the north periphery of Bedford's main shopping district and close to the junction of Harpur Street and Lime Street

Date on Market:

19/12/2025

Waltham Abbey Retail to Rent

Waltham Abbey is a picturesque and historic market town, home to the medieval Waltham Abbey Church and known as the reputed resting place of King Harold II. Sun Street forms the main pedestrian retail corridor, surrounded by a strong mix of independent operators and national chains, and benefits from constant local and destination footfall. The property’s position within this bustling High Street offers direct access to local amenities, strong public transport links, and proximity to major road networks including the M25 (J26), M11 and A10.

Date on Market:

17/12/2025