Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Essex

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

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

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

Date on Market:

02/05/2026

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

The property is a four storey retail/residential building of concrete block construction with a flat roof. The property is centrally located in Southend-on-sea. It is a short walk from from Southend Victoria train station

Date on Market:

17/04/2026

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

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The building is located in Pilgrims Hatch just 1.5 miles outside Brentwood town centre, and directly opposite the Brentwood Centre which lies off Ongar Road. Brentwood High Street and rail station, as well as the M25 and A12, are all within 10 minutes drive. A community property suitable for a children's nursery use. The property comprises a main hall plus store rooms and WC's and benefits from the use of a shared kitchen. There is parking available in the communal car park adjoining the building.

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

Ongar Retail to Rent - Chipping Ongar

Date on Market:

07/03/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Commercial space available 1 minute walk away from Chelmsford station.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

06/03/2026

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

Basildon Retail to Rent

The restaurants form part of the new VUE multi-screen cinema complex developed by Basildon Borough Council situated on East Square and East Walk, in the heart of Basildon Town Centre. The new JD Wetherspoons public house, The King of Essex, is directly opposite

Date on Market:

19/01/2026

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

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Number 61, one of seven retail shops in Godfrey Mews, offers approx. 366ft2 (34m2) comprising of a self-contained ground floor retail lock up shop premises which faces directly onto Moulsham Street. The main trading area is approx 7.6m deep by 3.65m wide. Formerly trading as Moulsham Mini Market. Located at the rear of the unit is a WC, kitchenette, and small storage area along with a back door leading out to the rear of Godfrey Mews where the parking space allocated to the shop can be found. Access to the car park is from Grove Road. The property is available on completion of legal formalities as the current tenant is relocating. The EPC rating for the property is C51.

Date on Market:

08/12/2025

Brentwood Retail to Rent

Hutton Poplars Hall is the dining hall of the former Hutton Poplars Recreational School. It is period Grade II listed building superbly restored by Brentwood Borough Council in 1991. The property comprises a main hall, office, kitchen and store rooms. The building's WC's and ample parking is shared with a children's nursery who occupy an adjoining part of the building. Poplar Drive is located off Rayleigh Road (A129) in the village of Hutton approx. 0.5 miles from Shenfield to the west 4 miles from Billericay to the east. Shenfield Rail station provides access to central London and the Elizabeth Line. The A12 and M25 are within a short drive away.

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

28/11/2025

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

The property is set this excellent position close to Southend football club and within a short walk to both stations, priory park, all bus routes and town centre.

Date on Market:

19/11/2025

Witham Retail to Rent - Braintree

Date on Market:

19/09/2025

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The property is prominently situated on the corner of Brentwood High Street and Weald Road. Brentwood rail station is within 5-10 minutes walk and the A12 and M25 (J28) are within 5 minutes drive away. Parking is available near to the property with pay & display and season ticket parking in William Hunter Way. The property forms the ground floor of a new prestigious commercial/residential mixed use development. The accommodation is mainly open plan including some supporting pillars, finished to shell specification leaving the occupier to fit out to suit their own design and specification.

Date on Market:

16/09/2025

Brentwood Office / Retail to Rent

The property is situated towards the eastern end of Brentwood High Street on its southern side. Brentwood High Street is a popular town offering a range of national and independent retailers, banks, restaurants and cafes.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

01/09/2025

Colchester Retail to Rent

18 Middleborough comprises a former car workshop with ancillary storage rooms with a large yard to the rear, extending to a total site area of 0.256 acres. Constructed of concrete frame and brick elevations, the property benefits from features including concrete floors, strip lighting and a manual roller shutter door measuring 5.94m wide by 3.79m high. Internally, the ground floor accommodation is arranged to provide two workshop bays, several storage rooms, a reception area, staff room, and W/C facilities. The workshop includes a first floor that offers additional storage space. The roller shutter side of the property, known as Workshop Bay 1, benefits from an apex height of 4.27m, while Workshop Bay 2 on the opposite side offers a height of 3.35m. Externally, there is a large rear yard providing ample space for parking and additional storage potential. Previously occupied by National Tyres, the property is ideally suited for continued use as a car workshop, though alternative uses will be considered subject to planning.

Date on Market:

07/08/2025

Corringham Retail to Rent

Double-fronted shop premises located in the heart of Corringham Town Centre

Date on Market:

09/07/2025