Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises ground floor accommodation accessed via steps, with a small hand basin. WC’s are located via the rear of the property and includes additional storage. Now with City status, Colchester is a major economic centre in north Essex with a resident population of circa 185,000 people which is due to expand to over 200,000 people. The City benefits from excellent access to the A12, M25 (J. 28), the A120 to the Ports of Harwich and Stansted Airport and via the A14 via Ipswich to the Midlands. Main line rail links to London Liverpool Street have a fastest journey time of 46 minutes. The subject property occupies a prominent position down West Stockwell Street, off of the High Street, within an area of retail and office uses, directly opposite, Metro Bank and Tesco Express and behind Bills Restaurant

Date on Market:

20/03/2025

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises a lock-up restaurant situated in a popular pedestrian walkway. The property is located within close proximity to Colchester Town Railway Station and all other town centre amenities.

Date on Market:

04/03/2025

Manningtree Retail to Rent - Mistley

This property will comprise retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

03/03/2025

Peterborough Retail to Rent

Peterborough is a major regional City with a population in excess of 200,000 and a retail catchment of over 600,000 people. Home to a richly multicultural society, it is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities and has seen major investment over the past 10 years including a new University Campus, new hotels for Hilton Garden Inn and Premier Inn, a new Government Hub building housing the Passport Agency and others, and ongoing redevelopment of the Market quarter. Significant further investment is planned with a redevelopment of the Station Quarter, improving links to the City centre and providing a new gateway experience when arriving into the city by train. The property is located on Bridge Street, close to the entrance to the Town Hall. Other retailers in the immediate vicinity include WH Smith, Waterstones, Oodles, Mountain Warehouse, B&M Homestore, Specsavers and Yours Clothing, amongst others.

Date on Market:

05/12/2025

Colchester Retail to Rent

Turnstone’s prestigious 10-acre scheme, part of Colchester Borough Council’s major Northern Gateway sports and recreation facility. Located close to Colchester United’s Stadium and a David Lloyd Club, this scheme will deliver 200,000 sq ft of new leisure space, complete with a high-quality landscaped piazza, 750 parking spaces, Fastened rapid charging EV points and impressive green credentials.

Date on Market:

06/02/2025

Parkeston Retail to Rent - Harwich

This property will comprise shell trade counter accommodation.

Date on Market:

06/02/2025

Colchester Retail to Rent

This property comprises retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

31/01/2025

Ipswich Retail to Rent

This property comprises retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

23/01/2025

Witham Retail to Rent - Braintree

The property is situated on Newland Street in the heart of Witham Town Centre. Witham is a well-established town in Essex situated between Chelmsford and Colchester on the A12. The A12 is a short distance from the property and provides access to the M25 at junction 28. The property is in close proximity to Witham railway station which provides a service to London Liverpool Street in approximately 45 minutes. Nearby units comprise estate agents, independent retailers, restaurants and professional service providers, as well as the Town’s two major shopping centres; Newland Shopping Centre and The Grove Shopping Centre.

Date on Market:

09/01/2025

Felixstowe Office / Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on the corner of Hamilton Road and Orwell Road. Hamilton Road is the principal shopping district and includes a good selection of national, regional and local retailers. The sea front is a short distance to the south and the Ranelagh Road public car park is to the east. Felixstowe is a popular East Anglian tourist destination with a resident population of approximately 24,000 which increases significantly during the summer tourist season. The town’s popularity has improved in recent years and is currently experiencing significant new development and investment.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

06/01/2025

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

Five-storey property located in the town centre of Southend-on-Sea with a prominent/visible corner location. This property is at the intersection of High Street and Royal Mews.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

18/12/2024

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor retail shop constructed from brick with a pitched tiled roof. The property is located on the pedestrianised location of Eld Lane.

Date on Market:

20/11/2024

Braintree Retail to Rent

The subject property comprises a terraced building of masonry construction under a pitched tiled roof offering office and retail accommodation. The property is located on High Street in the centre of Braintree which is a major and growing town in North Essex. It has benefit of links by rail to London Liverpool Street and by road which includes the A120 with its dual carriageway to the M11 at Stansted Airport. Chelmsford is some 30 minute drive away to the south.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

15/11/2024

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

Southend on Sea, situated approximately 45 miles from Central London and 20 miles from Chelmsford, boasts excellent road and rail connectivity. This property holds a prime location just off Chichester Road on the western side of the High Street.

Date on Market:

12/11/2024

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

Constructed in 1915, this Grade II listed building occupies a prominent corner position in the heart of Southend City. Situated within a 5- minute walk are two mainline stations offering direct connections to London Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street.

Date on Market:

25/07/2025

Southend-On-Sea Retail to Rent

Dating back to 1904, The Palace is one of the last great Edwardian hotels to be built. Located on the northern side of Pier Hill it forms an integral part of the seafront townscape, is locally listed and has an historic and visual relationship with the pier. Southend-on-Sea is one of the principal commercial centres in Essex and is situated approximately 40 miles east of London on the northern bank of the Thames Estuary.

Date on Market:

30/10/2024

Walton On The Naze Retail to Rent - Walton-on-the-Naze

The property is of masonry construction and situated on the corner of the High Street and Alfred Terrace, and only a short walk to the sea front. The High Street comprises local, small businesses and a car park is situated only a few minutes away.

Date on Market:

24/10/2024

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

The property benefits from being within walking distance to two mainline railway stations and local bus routes.

Date on Market:

23/10/2024

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed-use building of traditional brick construction, providing two adjoining retail units at ground level with a surgery to the first and second floors. The property is located within Shenfield town centre, in close proximity to the junction with Friars Avenue and Shenfield Railway Station.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

17/10/2024

Bedford Retail to Rent

The premises are located in Bedford town centre within the Church Arcade and has good access to the A4280 & A421 Bedford Bypass.

Date on Market:

16/10/2025

Stuntney Retail to Rent

Ely is a picturesque and affluent Cathedral City. The city is a major tourism centre with typically over 800,000 tourists per year with a number of key attractions including Ely Cathedral, Oliver Cromwell’s House and the Waterside Area around the River Great Ouse. Ben’s Yard is the perfect all-round destination for those living within a 45 minute drive time, with Cambridge only 30 minutes away and Newmarket, best known for its horse racing, a short 15 minute drive away.

Date on Market:

07/10/2024

Luton Retail to Rent

The property is well situated on Upper George Street and in line with other retailers.

Date on Market:

30/09/2024

Felixstowe Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

27/09/2024