Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Essex

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The building occupies a prominent High Street position on at its junction with Crown Street fronting Brentwood's busy town centre. Located directly opposite the former the Sugar Hut bar and restaurant, other nearby occupiers include Zizzi, Waterstones, Robert Dyas, Nandos, Prezzo, as well as Marks & Spencer.

Date on Market:

17/05/2024

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

Retail space over ground and first floor.

Date on Market:

18/04/2024

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor of traditional brick construction with glazed frontage.

Date on Market:

27/02/2024

Colchester Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

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

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

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

Saffron Walden Retail to Rent

The property consists of a single storey retail warehouse of steel frame construction. The property is located on Elizabeth Way off Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden town centre and the M11 are in close proximity.

Date on Market:

21/01/2026

Waltham Abbey Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

15/01/2026

Epping Retail to Rent

Station Road is a busy route joining with the High Street with a high level of passing foot traffic. Other occupiers in the area include barbers, cafe, phone accessories and repairs, Vape retailer, pizza restaurant and beauty salon. 6 Station Road is a ground floor self-contained shop which has, until recently, traded as a sun bed salon and is currently divided to provide reception, three tanning booths and open additional treatment area. Other uses will be considered. The shop is irregular in shape. A small kitchenette and single wc are positioned at the rear.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

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

Upminster Retail to Rent - Romford

Planning permission has been secured establishing a new mixed-useretail and hotel complexon a 0.148-hectare plot in Upminster town centre. The consented redevelopment plan will create fresh ground-floor commercialspaces paired with a hotel above, to enhance the shopping centre's ambience and vibrancy.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

31/10/2024

Romford Retail to Rent

At Romford Shopping Hall we pride ourselves on helping new local business start-ups by offering a simple one price weekly rent which includes business rates, service charges and a superb marketing department who will assist you to get your business off to a flying start. Many of our businesses are family run shops have been located in the Romford Shopping Hall for many years but occasionally they do become available. If you would like further information on being your own boss and the possibility of running your own shop please contact Michelle on 01708740492 for further details.

Date on Market:

10/09/2025

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

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/06/2026

Southend-On-Sea Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

30/10/2024

Wickford Retail to Rent

The Willows Shopping Centre is a well-established retail scheme located in the centre of Wickford High Street. The scheme comprises approximately 30 retail units totalling around 85,443 sq ft, accommodating a mix of national operators and independent retailers. The centre benefits from dedicated customer parking and strong pedestrian footfall, serving as the town’s primary retail destination.

Date on Market:

01/06/2026

Havering Retail to Rent - Romford

Northern Heights is a residential development situated in Romford, Essex, within the London Borough of Havering. This area has experienced significant redevelopment in recent years, particularly following the success of the Olympic Park redevelopment in Stratford. Romford has also been named as a station on the new Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), enhancing its connectivity. The development is centrally located within Romford town centre, offering residents easy access to various amenities. Notably, the Liberty Shopping Centre, Brewery Shopping Centre, and Mercury Shopping Centre are all within close proximity, providing a comprehensive retail offering. Located approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) northwest of Romford National Rail station, Elizabeth Line (Crossrail). Additionally, numerous bus routes connect Romford to various destinations, including Chigwell in the north, Upminster to the east, Dagenham to the south, and Barking to the west. The A12 is situated approximately 0.6 miles (0.9 km) to the north, and the M25 Junction 28 is approximately 4.1 miles (6.6 km) to the west.

Date on Market:

01/06/2026

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

The property forms part of an attractive and established parade of retail units located on the prime northern section of Southend High Street. The building benefits from a traditional High Street configuration with full-width frontage and accommodation arranged over multiple floors, set within a strong retail and leisure environment close to the Victoria Shopping Centre.

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

Harlow Retail to Rent

32 Broadwalk comprises a prime Class E commercial unit prominently positioned within Harlow town centre, forming part of a well-established retail pitch. The property benefits from strong visibility and footfall, adjoining McDonald’s and within close proximity to a wide range of national occupiers, including Primark, Starbucks, Costa, Boots and New Look. The unit is well connected within the retail environment, benefiting from strong pedestrian flows between the Broadwalk and Harvey Centre, with servicing access provided via the rear. The property offers a versatile opportunity suitable for a range of occupiers under Class E use, accommodating retail, leisure, medical, office or alternative commercial uses within a central trading location.

Date on Market:

14/05/2026

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

Date on Market:

02/05/2026

Bicknacre Retail to Rent

The property comprises predominantly open plan, ground floor studio accommodation with three partitioned treatment rooms, kitchen, WC, and ancillary/storage space. The property benefits from a return glazed frontage and surface mounted LED lighting. The property is heated by way of gas fired central heating. To the rear there is a parking/loading area with on street parking in the vicinity. LOCATION The property forms part of a local neighbourhood parade of shops located centrally in the village of Bicknacre. The village lies approximately 6 miles southeast of Chelmsford and 4 miles from the A130/A12 interchange, offering good communications and giving direct access to the M25 via Junction 28 located approximately 20 miles away. ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas] » Studio: 317 sq ft [29.41] » Treatment Room 1: 44 sq ft [4.08 sq m] » Treatment Room 2: 64 sq ft [5.96 sq m] » Treatment Room 3: 42 sq ft [3.90 sq m] » Kitchen: 77 sq ft [7.16 sq m] » Ancillary: 112 sq ft [10.45 sq m] » Total: 656 sq ft [60.96 sq m] SERVICES We understand the property is connected to mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility company in connection with the availability and capacity of all of those serving the property including IT and telecommunication links. LOCAL AUTHORITY Chelmsford City Council T. 01245 606606 SERVICE CHARGE There will be a service charge towards the upkeep of the scheme. Further details are available upon request. EPC D - 76 BUSINESS RATES The property is entered into the Valuation Office Agency rating list with a rateable value of £8,900 (2026/27). The property may be eligible for small business rates relief subject to individual circumstances. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries. TERMS The property is available to let on a new, effective full repairing and insuring lease by way of a service charge at an annual rent of £12,000 per annum exclusive. VAT We understand that the property is not elected to VAT. LEGAL COSTS Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.

Date on Market:

28/04/2026

Rayleigh Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed use building of masonry construction providing ground floor retail accommodation and office accommodation arranged over first and second floors. The building is arranged over three floors. The property is located on the High Street (A129) approximately 0.4 miles from Rayleigh Railway Station and 13.6 miles from Junction 29 of the M25.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

23/03/2026