Shops & Retail Units to Rent in East of England

Welwyn Garden City Retail to Rent

The Howard Centre provides approximately 230,000 sq. ft. of retail accommodation and benefits from a 750 space car park as well as direct entry to Welwyn Garden City train station. The centre benefits from an annual footfall of over 7.5 million. Notable retailers include Marks & Spencer, TopShop, Accessorize, H&M, Fat Face, Next, Pandora, Goldsmiths, Ernest Jones, Carphone Warehouse, WH Smith and Boots.

Date on Market:

30/10/2023

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a retail parade on Bridge Street in central Cambridge, one of the city's established retail and tourist locations. The building benefits from a prominent frontage within a busy pedestrian environment and is situated amongst a mix of national brands, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and specialist operators.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

12/08/2026

Great Yarmouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a covered shopping centre arranged over two floors. The property is known as Market Gates Shopping Centre and has retail space with a 500 space car park. The property is anchored by Wilkinson, New Look, Debenhams, and Boots and has over 40 shops within. The property is located on Market Gates in Great Yarmouth, between the junctions with Market Place and Temple Road. Great Yarmouth Railway Station is within close proximity.

Date on Market:

27/03/2026

Norwich Retail to Rent

Located in the heart of Norwich, this freshly renovated and spacious three/four-bedroom maisonette set over multiple floors, offering generous living accommodation and an excellent commercial premises within walking distance of the city centre, local shops, cafés, and transport links.

Date on Market:

15/07/2026

Hertford Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent roadside position fronting the A414 Gascoyne Way, opposite Castle Street, which provides direct pedestrian access to Hertford town centre within approximately 200 yards.

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

Parkeston Retail to Rent - Harwich

Portside Retail & Trade Park is a modern mixed-use development located adjacent to Harwich International Port, providing high visibility and access to a major commercial gateway. The park benefits from excellent transport connectivity via the A120 and A12, linking to the M25 and London, as well as strong regional travel links. Anchored by national occupiers including Burger King, Starbucks, KFC, Taco Bell, Screwfix, and Howdens, the scheme offers extensive on-site parking, modern infrastructure, and a dynamic business environment supporting retail, trade, and service operators.

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The subject property is located on All Saints Passage, a well-established pedestrian route within Cambridge city centre. The passage benefits from consistent pedestrian flow from locals and tourists, driven by its close proximity to St John’s College, Trinity College and the wider city centre. It is also a short walk from Market Square and the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. Nearby retailers include: Jack’s Gelato, Hill St. Chocolatier and The Cambridge Cheese Company.

Date on Market:

02/06/2026

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

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The subject property occupies a prominent position on St John’s Street, within the city centre of Cambridge. The location benefits from consistently high pedestrian footfall, supported by its close proximity to St John’s College, Trinity College and Market Square, and its connection to the wider city centre. The surrounding area is characterised by a strong mix of established national retailers and high-quality independent occupiers, reinforcing St John’s Street’s position as a prime and well-regarded retail destination. Nearby retailers include: Cotswold Outdoors, Revital, Soho Fine Art, Sevenwolves, and Catherine Jones Jewellery.

Date on Market:

20/05/2026

Maldon Retail to Rent

The property forms part of the new-build Limebrook Park District Centre, a purpose-built retail and leisure hub positioned at the entrance to the Limebrook Park residential development.

Date on Market:

13/05/2026

Cambridge Retail to Rent

The property at 15 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge CB1 1ER is a retail unit positioned within a well-established shopping thoroughfare west of the Grafton Centre in Cambridge. The location has substantial pedestrian activity due to proximity to major retail brands and amenities. Surrounding streets consist of additional retail premises and mixed commercial uses. Access to the property is via Fitzroy Street, which connects with key city routes and public spaces frequented by shoppers and visitors.

Date on Market:

06/05/2026

Witham Retail to Rent - Braintree

The property consists of a ground floor retail unit with ancillary basement space and a three-bedroom flat above. It is located on the east side of Newland Street in Witham town center, approximately 0.6 miles from Witham Rail Station providing connections to London Liverpool Street. Nearby landmarks include Witham Town Hall and multiple retail and dining establishments.

Date on Market:

22/04/2026

Ipswich Retail to Rent

The property is adjacent to Flannels, Sports Direct, USC and GAME, and is within close proximity to FatFace, Waterstones, White Stuff, TSB Bank and Toni & Guy. The nearby Buttermarket Shopping Centre provides further footfall and amenities, including TK Maxx, New Look, Wagamama, Superbowl and Omniplex Cinema.

Date on Market:

14/04/2026

Harlow Office / Retail to Rent

Harlow is a former Mark One New Town located in Essex on the border with Hertfordshire. It is an outer part of the London commuter belt and employment centre of the M11 corridor which includes Cambridge and London Stansted to the north. Harlow is located approximately 20 miles north of Cnetral London with access to Junction 7 of the M11 motorway some two miles to the east. The immediate vicinity comprises a mixture of independent retailers including news agents, estates agents and a pub

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Ipswich Retail to Rent - Martlesham Heath

The property is prominently situated within Martlesham Heath Retail Park, a well-established shopping destination approximately 7 miles east of Ipswich and adjacent to the A12. The scheme provides circa 250,000 sq ft of retail space with a strong tenant line-up including Tesco Extra, Next, Boots, Pets at Home, Hobbycraft, Wickes, Home Bargains, Mountain Warehouse, KFC, Card Factory and Shoezone. The unit occupies a prime position adjacent to M&S Foodhall, benefitting from good presence to the 200 space car park and signage potential.

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

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:

31/07/2026

Peterborough Retail to Rent

This prpoety comprises retail accommodation of masonry construction.

Date on Market:

03/03/2026

Bishop's Stortford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Waltham Abbey Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

15/01/2026

Luton Retail to Rent

The Galaxy is Luton’s premier leisure destination, totalling 145,036 sq ft. adjacent to the 900,000 sq ft Luton point shopping centre, the scheme provides a broad range of major food and beverage operators including Nando’s, J D Wetherspoon, Cookies & Cream and Subway. An 11 screen Cineworld, 2 8,256 sq ft tenpin with 16 bowling lanes, laser tag arena, cricket & baseball simulator and arcade alongside the gym extending to 15,263 sq ft provides a vast choice of recreational activities for all. The Galaxy can be easily accessed from Junctions 10 & 11 of the M11 or via the A505 with parking available at the Library and Crawley Road car parks. Public transport connections are excellent with Luton bus station a short distance to the north and adjacent to Luton Central Station which provides regular services to St Albans, Bedford and London St Pancras. The Galaxy is easily accessible by car, on foot or via public transport. The scheme is fantastically located in the centre of Luton and just off the a505, which intersects with the m1 3.1 miles to the west. London Luton airport is situated 2.6 miles to the east and benefitted from 16.9 million passengers in 2024. Luton bus and train stations are located 500m to the North.

Date on Market:

29/09/2025

Epping Retail to Rent

The premises are situated on Epping High Street, where a number of restaurants, cafes, banks and multiple retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Boots, and Costa Coffee are represented. There is public car parking on the street, as well as a local authority car park situated off the High Street. Epping Station is on the Central Line, which provides a regular service to Central London. Access to the motorway network is via Junction 7 of the M11 at Harlow or via Junction 26 of the M25 at Waltham Abbey.

Date on Market:

27/08/2025

Diss Retail to Rent

Diss is a popular market town approximately 24 miles south of Norwich, 25 miles north of Ipswich and 23 miles north east of Bury St Edmunds on the A120 road which links to Ipswich to the south. Main arterial route into the town and approximately 1.3 miles south of Diss town centre. The property occupies a prominent corner position in a mixed commercial and residential area

Date on Market:

05/12/2023

Colchester Retail to Rent

St Nicholas Quarter, the site of the former Co-Op department store, is located on the junction of St Nicholas Street, Long Wyre Street and Culver Street East. The scheme is immediately adjacent to Primark and 2 mins walk (150m) from the new Curzon Cinema. It is ideally situated to benefit from all day trade.

Date on Market:

25/02/2021