Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Essex

Basildon Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a popular parade fronting Timberlog Lane and Long Riding where existing tenants include Nisa express, Indian takeaway, School Uniforms, Turkish takeaway, Chemist, Barbers, African Food, Morrison Daily, Pie 7 Mash, Ladbrokes, Sandwich bar, Chinese takeaway and fish & chips takeaway. This is a busy neighbourhood parade within a large residential area.

Date on Market:

29/07/2026

Chelmsford Office / Retail to Rent

The property comprises a substantial office premises located on Duke Street, Chelmsford. Accommodation includes a ground floor retail/office area with a glazed shopfront together with further office accommodation arranged across the ground, first and second floors. Additional benefits include a basement store room and parking for four vehicles. The property occupies a popular professional services location within Chelmsford town centre.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

29/07/2026

Saffron Walden Retail to Rent

Located on Cross Street in the heart of Saffron Walden, this property occupies a prominent position in a vibrant market town renowned for its historic character and thriving retail core. The area benefits from strong pedestrian activity and a mix of independent boutiques, cafés, and national operators such as Waitrose, Costa Coffee, and Superdrug. Conveniently situated approximately 4.7 miles from the M11 (Junction 9) with direct access to Stansted Airport about 12 miles away, the location offers excellent connectivity for both local and regional visitors.

Date on Market:

03/07/2026

Romford Retail to Rent

Situated within the established Rise Park district of Romford, 14 Moray Way occupies a prominent position within a neighbourhood retail parade serving a densely populated residential catchment area. The parade benefits from a range of complementary local businesses and convenience retailers generating regular footfall from surrounding households and passing trade. The property is located approx 1.5 miles north of Romford Town Centre. Moray Way is well located via local bus routes and has easy access to the A12, A127 & M25 Motorway.

Date on Market:

30/06/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

The property is prominently situated on Springfield Road, between Victoria Road and Meadowside. Springfield Road is one of the principal routes into Chelmsford City Centre, close to the High Street and within walking distance of Chelmsford mainline railway station, which provides direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 minutes.

Date on Market:

26/06/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/06/2026

Southend-On-Sea Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

30/10/2024

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

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

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

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

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

A retail/showroom premises in central Chelmsford.

Date on Market:

14/01/2026

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

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

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The property is prominently position on Ongar Road (A128) immediately opposite its junction with William Hunter Way and Sainsbury's Food Store. Brentwood High Street is a short walk away from the property and Brentwood rail station (Elizabeth Line) approximately 10 minutes' walk. Local pay & display parking is provided by Sainsbury's' car park and the adjoining main council owned car park.

Date on Market:

18/11/2025

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

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

Built in 1939, this property comprises 3,500 sq ft of retail space.

Date on Market:

28/05/2025

Canvey Island Retail to Rent - Castle Point

Medical centre in the heart of Canvey Island of masonry construction. Consisting of 2 floors the property has provisions for retail spaces inside. Located on Long Road, which connects to Canvey Road and the A130.

Date on Market:

17/01/2025