Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Essex

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

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

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

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

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

Corringham Retail to Rent

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

Date on Market:

09/07/2025

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

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The property is located on the north side of Brentwood High Street within the prime retail pitch, adjacent to Boots and Yorkshire Building Society, and backing on to William Hunter Way. Neighbouring retailers include M&S, Tesco Express, Pret a Manger, Superdrug, and Holland & Barrett. Immediately to the rear of the property on William Hunter Way is a Sainsbury’s, and Brentwood’s main pay and display car park.

Date on Market:

19/03/2025

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

Brentwood Retail to Rent

The property is situated on the south side of Brentwood High Street, at its northern end, close to the 'Wilsons Corner' junction with Ingrave Road (A128). Surrounding occupiers include Bairstow Eves, Nationwide, Halifax, and nearby major occupiers include JD Weatherspoon's, Pizza Express, and M&S. Brentwood is an affluent commuter town with a population of circa 80,000. The rail station (Elizabeth Line) is approx. 10 minutes walk away and the main bus stops for the High Street are within a few metres of the property. The A12, A127 and M25 (J28) are within 10 minutes' drive.

Date on Market:

13/12/2024

Chigwell Retail to Rent

The building is located within Brook Parade being the primary retail district of Chigwell. The parade comprises of 23 mainly retail units with two storey residential accommodation above. The parade boasts an eclectic mix of boutique retailers, coffee shops and restaurants. It is worth noting that the new landmark residential lead development comprising of 37 new build residential apartments with a Coop supermarket on the ground floor is currently under construction. Chigwell Underground Station (Zone 4 Central Line) is moments away providing quick and direct access to the City and West End with the following approximate journey times:* Liverpool Street – 29 minutes Oxford Circus – 39 minutes Additionally, bus route 167 Hainault Street to Loughton Station serves the area.

Date on Market:

27/11/2024

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

The property occupies a busy good secondary position situated above and around prominent retailers, with a large surface car park nearby.

Date on Market:

24/04/2024

Harlow Retail to Rent

This unit is located on the ground floor of the Harvey Centre, in the main central atrium. The main anchors include Primark, Wilkos, Tesco, Superdrug, Poundland, Deichmann, HMV and recently opened The Entertainer. The Harvey Centre benefits from a 6 screen Cineworld now open as well as the restaurants on the terrace.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Feering Retail to Rent

The Blue Anchor occupies a prominent position on Feering Hill within the attractive Essex village of Feering, located between Colchester and Witham. The property benefits from strong roadside visibility along the B1023, a well-used route linking the A12 trunk road, which lies a short distance to the west and provides excellent connectivity to both Chelmsford and London. The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential housing and countryside, with the nearby villages of Kelvedon and Coggeshall contributing to a steady local and passing trade. Kelvedon railway station, within walking distance, offers direct services to London Liverpool Street, further enhancing the appeal of the location. Overall, the Blue Anchor enjoys a well positioned village setting with good transport links and a strong blend of local and commuter catchment.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

23/06/2026

Chelmsford Retail to Rent

Located on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, a well-established residential area to the east of the city centre, benefiting from strong visibility and local footfall along a key arterial route. The premises are arranged over ground and first floor and are currently fitted out as an Iceland frozen food store, providing a largely open-plan ground floor retail area with freezer displays, back-of-house storage and staff facilities. The unit features a full-height glazed frontage and is well suited to food retail or convenience uses. Chelmsford city centre and railway station are within easy reach. The accommodation extends to approximately 7,400 sq ft on the ground floor and 1,800 sq ft on the first floor.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

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:

06/03/2026