Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Essex

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

Frinton On Sea Retail to Rent - Frinton-on-Sea

The premises occupy a prime retail position on Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea's main shopping street, close to Costa, Peacocks, Card Factory, and Greggs. Frinton-on-Sea is an attractive and prosperous resort town located on the Essex coast, 7 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea and 18 miles east of Colchester. Frinton-on-Sea train station is approx. 10 minutes walking distance with direct services to London in about 90 minutes.

Date on Market:

02/10/2025

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

Colchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors. The ground floor offers a bar area with residential accommodation on the first floor. The property is located on Maldon Road, to the south of Colchester Zoo.

Date on Market:

17/07/2025

Basildon Retail to Rent

The galleries are situated within the Eastgate Centre occupies a prime location in the heart of Basildon Town Centre, comprising 750,000 sq. ft of retail accommodation including over 100 shops and restaurants. The scheme benefits from 681 car parking spaces and an annual footfall of 9.4 million shoppers. Primark and Asda anchor the Centre, other retailers include Superdry, River Island, New Look, JD Sports, Lids, Pandora and Superdrug.

Date on Market:

12/06/2024

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

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

The premises are located in a busy shopping parade on the northern side of Woodgrange Drive. Local occupiers include Aldi, Post Office, Hairdressers and Tanning Shop and mix of other local retailers.

Date on Market:

05/02/2026

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

This lock up shop consists of a main sales area of 326 sq ft with suspended ceiling, lighting and wood laminate flooring. To the rear is a kitchen and toilet. To the rear is a communal courtyard. Currently being used as a beauty salon.

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

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

The property provides 2,282 sq ft of Class E space configured as a venue and café, including a 1,400 sq ft seating/standing area, 344 sq ft kitchen, and 537 sq ft stores. The unit is fully fitted with kitchen extraction, prep areas, pizza ovens, serving counters, stainless steel surfaces, under-counter refrigeration, and glazed doors opening to covered outside space. Positioned directly opposite Southend’s iconic pleasure pier and close to the City High Street and Golden Mile, the site benefits from exceptional footfall and visibility. Available on a new FRI lease with rent offers in excess of £18,000 per annum.

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

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

This iconic and historic Southend pub situated on one of the town's major crossroads on the corner of Victoria Avenue and West Street leading to the Southend on Sea Town Centre and close to Southend United Football Club.

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

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

A ground floor retail premises. The premises are located on the south side of Leigh Broadway.

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

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

The property is situated on the northern side of the London Road, Leigh on Sea, opposite to Westleigh Schools.

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Canvey Island Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

27/01/2026

Basildon Retail to Rent

The property A ground floor lock-up retail unit with fully glazed frontage leading to a large display area and treatment room to rear. Beyond this is additional storage, kitchen and toilet. There is rear pedestrian loading via a small compound to the rear. The accommodation includes a suspended ceiling with recessed lighting, laminate flooring and wall mounted power points. There are various hair and styling stations created by the previous tenant, excluding removable furniture etc. Externally, there is communal car parking.

Date on Market:

21/01/2026

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

Date on Market:

20/01/2026

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

Date on Market:

16/01/2026

Benfleet Retail to Rent - Hadleigh, Essex

Date on Market:

16/01/2026

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

Date on Market:

16/01/2026

Dunmow Retail to Rent - Great Dunmow

An open plan retail unit over ground and first floors which would be suitable for a variety of uses. A small kitchen and WC are located on the ground floor, while there is an office/storage area on the first floor. Ongar Road Trading Estate is situated in Dunmow, which has excellent road/transport links to the A120, M11 and Stansted Airport. The Estate is located close to growing neighbourhood towns such as Bishop’s Stortford and Braintree, with busy high Streets offering a vast range of amenities.

Date on Market:

14/01/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

A retail/showroom premises in central Chelmsford.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

14/01/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

The property is located on Moulsham Street, a popular secondary retail area in Chelmsford city centre. Other nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Betfred, Morrisons, and a wide range of independent retailers, bars and food outlets.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

06/01/2026

Billericay Retail to Rent

The subject premises are situated in the town of Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, Essex. Billericay has a population of approximately 31,275 (census 2021). Billericay is approximately 25 miles East of Central London and 6.5 miles from central Basildon. Road access is provided via the A12, the M25 and the A127. The subject property is approximately half a mile from Billericay High Street and opposite Billericay railway station (with the entrance less than a 5 minute walk). Direct trains operate to London Liverpool Street and Southend. London trains are via Romford and Stratford. Location plan overleaf.

Date on Market:

15/12/2025