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More details for Derby Rd, Ashby De La Zouch - Retail to Rent
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Derby Rd

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 2HF

  • Retail to Let
  • £35,000 pa
  • 1,413 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets

Ashby De La Zouch Retail to Rent - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

3 Derby Road comprises a large mixed-use masonry building. The property fronts Derby Road and has a wide, full-height glazed frontage offering excellent natural light and strong display potential. The property also benefits from an external seating area to the side of the building (as seen in the cover photo). The property has a shared service road for deliveries and a dedicated bin store accessed via the rear of the building. Ashby-de-la-Zouch is an attractive and historic market town in North West Leicestershire, situated approximately 13 miles south of Derby and 17 miles north-west of Leicester, and well-known for its strong community feel, high-quality amenities, and excellent transport links. The town benefits from notable landmarks such as Ashby Castle, St. Helen's Church, and the Bath Grounds, as well as a thriving high street with a mix of national and independent retailers. With a population of around 16,500 and a broad demographic profile, Ashby offers a stable and growing customer base. Its position within the National Forest, proximity to the A42, and reputation as a desirable place to live and work all contribute to its appeal as a strong commercial location. The property is located in a prominent position on Derby Road opposite the Co-op supermarket and a large surface Pay & Display town centre car park.

Contact:

Creative Retail Property Consultants

Date on Market:

09/12/2025
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More details for 132 East Park Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

132 East Park Rd

Leicester, LE5 4QB

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,600 pa
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Private Toilets

Leicester Retail to Rent

This property comprises a terraced building of masonry construction with retail accommodation on the ground floor. The building is situated within a high footfall area in the Prime business locality on the main East Park Road, North Evington Leicester. This shop benefits from vibrant activity within walking distance to local amenities like Prayer areas, shopping, restaurants, takeaways and location’s accessibility with its steady flow of potential customers with excellent opportunity for businesses

Contact:

Leo Properties

Date on Market:

20/03/2026
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More details for 1 South Para, Melton Mowbray - Retail to Rent

1 South Para

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PU

  • Retail to Let
  • £30,000 pa
  • 2,753 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Air Conditioning
  • Roof Terrace

Melton Mowbray Retail to Rent

Melton Mowbray is an historic market town located 19 miles north-east of Leicester and 20 miles south-east of Nottingham. South Parade is part of the pedestrianised shopping area in Market Place, at the centre of Melton Mowbray. Neighbouring occupiers include Costa Coffee, Boots Opticians, Subway and Clarks.

Contact:

The Culshaw Partnership

Date on Market:

04/02/2026
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More details for 136-138 Melton Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

136-138 Melton Rd

Leicester, LE4 5DA

  • Retail to Let
  • £36,000 pa
  • 1,900 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Leicester Retail to Rent

?This rare-to-find property is situated in a very prominent location, ensuring a constant flow of footfall and passing trade. In addition to the main showroom, the unit is highly practical, offering dedicated storage at the rear and a private kitchen area for staff. Units of this scale and visibility on the prestigious Melton Road are seldom available on the market, making this a premier choice for any business seeking a flagship location in a thriving commercial hub.

Contact:

Zavsons

Date on Market:

28/01/2026
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More details for 7-7b Park Rd, Melton Mowbray - Retail to Rent

7-7b Park Rd

Melton Mowbray, LE13 1TT

  • Retail to Let
  • £8,500 pa
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector

Melton Mowbray Retail to Rent

Situated on Park Road in Melton Mowbray, this property occupies a prime position close to the town centre, ensuring immediate access to cafés, retailers, and public parking. The location attracts a strong mix of local businesses and visitors, creating a vibrant setting for organisations seeking convenience and visibility. Constructed with durable materials and designed for accessibility, the property offers ground-floor entry ideal for walk-in clients. Excellent transport links and proximity to local amenities further enhance its appeal as a strategic base for service-oriented businesses.

Contact:

Shouler & Son

Date on Market:

27/11/2025
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More details for 281 Aylestone Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

281 Aylestone Rd

Leicester, LE2 7QJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £11,400 pa
  • 560 sq ft
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector

Leicester Retail to Rent

The property comprises 3 storeys of traditional masonry construction. It has a prominent high street frontage and is located in the popular suburb of Aylestone, just minutes from Leicester city centre, the property enjoys excellent transport links, a strong local customer base, and a mix of residential and commercial activity. There is a rear yard / garden space and off street parking for one vehicle.

Contact:

Fraser Stretton

Date on Market:

27/10/2025
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More details for 18 Market St, Loughborough - Retail to Rent

18 Market St

Loughborough, LE11 3EP

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,750 pa
  • 413 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Loughborough Retail to Rent

This two-storey brick-built retail and office property occupies a prime position on Market Street, a busy thoroughfare in Loughborough town centre. The location benefits from strong footfall and excellent connectivity to local amenities and transport routes, making it ideal for businesses seeking visibility and accessibility. The property combines traditional construction with practical internal layouts, offering flexibility for a range of Class E uses.

Contact:

Freckeltons

Date on Market:

23/10/2025
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More details for 13 Francis St, Leicester - Retail to Rent

13 Francis St

Leicester, LE2 2BE

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,200 pa
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Leicester Retail to Rent

Situated in the fashionable Stoneygate shopping area, this retail unit benefits from high footfall and a bustling atmosphere. The area is renowned for its eclectic mix of fashion boutiques, gift shops, hairdressers, office, consultancy, charity, or small business. Making it an ideal location for businesses seeking to thrive in a stylish and vibrant community.

Contact:

Zavsons

Date on Market:

22/09/2025
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More details for 6 South Para, Melton Mowbray - Retail to Rent

6 South Para

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PU

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 910 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Private Toilets
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Display Window
  • Smoke Detector

Melton Mowbray Retail to Rent

6 South Parade is a prominent town centre retail property standing in a "100% Prime" position in the centre of Melton Mowbray, having huge passing footfall in the marketplace. Tuesday still sees an open street market which pulls an extra 4k footfall a month. Melton Mowbray is a traditional English market town in Leicestershire, known for its deep food heritage, historical charm, and strong community feel. The building was largely remodelled c.1800, and internally opened up and refurbished c.1980 and 2000. It is three storeys high and is constructed of brick under slate roofs which were replaced 20 years ago. It has a modern shop front and rear access via a shared side passage. It is listed Grade II. SPECIFICATION: Shop Build Front: 25 Ft 8' Shop Frontage: 19 Ft 10' Shop Width: 13 Ft Shop Depth: 60 Ft Ground Floor Sales Area: 910 Sq. Ft (rear part currently partitioned off as storage) First Floor: 862 Sq. Ft Second Floor: 690 Sq. Ft

Contact:

Shouler & Son

Date on Market:

21/05/2025
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More details for 313 Narborough Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

313 Narborough Rd

Leicester, LE3 2RB

  • Retail to Let
  • £75,000 pa
  • 5,118 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C

Leicester Retail to Rent

The property is located along Narborough Road (A4560) approximately 1.5 miles South West of Leicester City Centre. Narborough Road is one of the main arterial routes into Leicester City Centre and Fosse Park shopping centre. The property benefits from fantastic access to the M1 motorway. The unit is situated on a corner plot roadside unit, directly adjacent to KFC with its own dedicated access and parking. Nearby occupiers include Ladbrokes, the Post Office, the Co-Operative Food Store, Savers, Domino’s, Iceland and Salvation Army, amongst established independent operators.

Contact:

Jenkins Law

Date on Market:

01/05/2025
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More details for 459-463 Welford Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

459-463 Welford Rd

Leicester, LE2 6BL

  • Retail to Let
  • £8,400 pa
  • 319 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Smoke Detector

Leicester Retail to Rent

Situated on the bustling Welford Road (A5199) in Leicester, just one mile from Leicester railway station and a main artery into the into the City. The property is positioned on the busiest section of a parade of independent retail units. The nearby Freemans Common business park provides a mixture of national chains including Odeon Cinema, Nando's, Screw Fix. The University of Leicester lies only a short walk along Welford Road.

Contact:

Fraser Stretton

Date on Market:

31/03/2025
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More details for Coventry Rd, Broughton Astley - Mixed-use to Rent

ELM Business Park - Coventry Rd

Broughton Astley, LE9 6QF

  • Mixed-use to Let
  • 4,000 - 265,500 sq ft

Broughton Astley Mixed-use to Rent - Sutton in the Elms

A comprehensive design and build mixed use development on a strategically located and prominent site located in Broughton Astley. Outline planning consent has been granted for a mixed-use development for a range of employment uses together with café / restaurant uses, with the potential for health care, nursery and leisure. Phase one of the scheme will comprise industrial and warehouse units and can accommodate buildings ranging in size from 5,000 sqft to 120,000 sqft, subject to occupier requirements. Buildings are available on a design and build basis and will be tailored to meet occupiers specific requirements.

Contact:

Bray Fox Smith Limited

Date on Market:

22/01/2026
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More details for 58 Uppingham Rd, Leicester - Retail to Rent

58 Uppingham Rd

Leicester, LE5 0QD

  • Retail to Let
  • £21,000 pa
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Leicester Retail to Rent

This 1,900 sq ft retail premises on Uppingham Road offers a highly visible and accessible location along Leicester’s A47, one of the city’s busiest arterial routes. Positioned just two miles from Leicester City Centre, the property benefits from strong vehicular and pedestrian traffic, making it an attractive option for businesses seeking maximum exposure.

Contact:

Zavsons

Date on Market:

23/03/2026
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More details for Crown Ct, Hinckley - Retail to Rent

Crown Ct

Hinckley, LE10 1DD

  • Retail to Let
  • £5,400 pa
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D

Hinckley Retail to Rent

The property is located in the Crown Court retail development, which benefits from a walkway linking Castle Street with Stockwell Head. The subject property is situated towards the Stockwell Head end of the development with frontages to both the walkway and prominently to Stockwell Head itself. Other occupiers of Crown Court include the Country Crust Café, a Nail bar and Crown Court Hairdressing. Additionally Jaspers of Hinckley is situated on the opposite side of Castle Street to the entrance to Crown Court, with other major retailers nearby. Hinckley is a market town with a population in the order of 55,000 (Local Authority 112,000) lying approximately 13 miles to the south west of Leicester. The town enjoys good motorway communications with junction 1 of the M69, being located on the south eastern fringe of the conurbation approximately 2 miles from the town centre.

Contact:

Wards Surveyors

Date on Market:

05/03/2026
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More details for 1 Villers Ct, Leicester - Retail to Rent

1 Villers Ct

Leicester, LE8 4HP

  • Retail to Let
  • £12,000 pa
  • 1,052 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C

Leicester Retail to Rent - Blaby

The property comprises a self-contained open plan ground floor retail unit, which has been left in shell condition ready for tenant's fit-out.The property is situated on Villers Court adjacent to Northfield Medical Centre in Blaby town centre to the rear of Forge Corner car park off Enderby Road.

Contact:

APB (Leicester) LLP

Date on Market:

04/03/2026
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More details for 70-72 Market St, Ashby De La Zouch - Retail to Rent

70-72 Market St

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1AN

  • Retail to Let
  • £28,000 pa
  • 1,114 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Kitchen
  • Reception

Ashby De La Zouch Retail to Rent - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is an attractive and affluent market town in North West Leicestershire, benefiting from excellent transport connectivity. Road communications are strong, with the Junction 13 of the A42 situated approximately 3 miles to the north, providing direct links to the M1 motorway (Junction 23A) and the M42 motorway.

Contact:

Howkins & Harrison Llp

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

03/03/2026
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More details for 39-41 Nottingham St, Melton Mowbray - Retail to Rent

39-41 Nottingham St

Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NW

  • Retail to Let
  • £65,000 pa
  • 6,956 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Melton Mowbray Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over 3 floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is of modern brick construction beneath a mixture of roof coverings which has been extended to the rear of the premises. The subject property is located to the west side of Nottingham Street, a now pedestrianised location within the Town Centre of Melton Mowbray. Melton Mowbray, a strategically positioned market town that seamlessly combines a rich heritage with promising commercial prospects being situated on the A606 and A607. The A606 provides direct access to Nottingham City Centre located approximately 20 miles distance to the northwest and to the southeast links with Oakham located approximately 10 miles distance. The A607 to the southwest has links with Leicester located approximately 20 miles distance where additional links are available with the M1 and the A607 to the northeast links with Grantham approximately 15 miles distance.

Contact:

Musson Liggins

Date on Market:

20/02/2026
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More details for Wood St, Earl Shilton - Retail to Rent

Wood St

Earl Shilton, LE9 7ND

  • Retail to Let
  • £7,800 pa
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: E
  • Air Conditioning

Earl Shilton Retail to Rent

The property is located in the centre of Earl Shilton close to the intersection of Wood Street, Station Road and The Hollow. There is on street car parking nearby to the front of property and free car parking available elsewhere in Earl Shilton. Earl Shilton is a busy town (population 10,000), adjoining the village of Barwell, lying approximately 10 miles from Leicester and 3 miles from Hinckley. There are excellent road communications with junctions of the M1 and M69 being within easy commuting distance. Earl Shilton also benefits from regular bus services to Hinckley, Nuneaton and Barwell.

Contact:

Wards Surveyors

Date on Market:

20/02/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Leicestershire

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in Leicestershire?
There are currently 102 Shops & Retail Units available to let near Leicestershire. These listings feature a variety of retail unit types, with an average size of 2,773 sq ft. The largest size available to rent is 53,215 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Leicestershire make it an ideal location for businesses to find a suitable Shop or Retail Unit to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a Shop or Retail Unit in Leicestershire?
The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in Leicestershire is about £20 per sq ft. Factors such as location, footfall, building condition, nearby retailers, and lease terms all affect rent levels.
What is the largest Shops & Retail Units available to rent in Leicestershire?
The largest Shop or Retail Unit available to rent is 53,215 sq ft and the smallest is 62 sq ft. The average size of Shop or Retail Unit available to rent in Leicestershire is approximately 2,773 sq ft.
What use class do Leicestershire shops to rent fall under?
Retail properties generally fall under Use Class E (formerly A1), which includes shops, showrooms, cafes, hairdressers, and some financial services. This offers flexibility for occupiers, but always confirm local planning rules with the local authority.
What types of retail units are available in Leicestershire?
Retail spaces available range from high street shops, corner units, and parade shops to shopping centre units, kiosks, and destination retail in leisure or outlet parks. Units vary in size, frontage, and footfall exposure.
What should I consider before renting a retail unit?
Key considerations include location, target customer base, footfall, frontage, accessibility, loading/delivery access, planning use, lease flexibility, and nearby occupiers. It’s also essential to factor in service charges, business rates, and fit-out costs.
What is typically included in a retail lease?
A standard lease outlines rent, term length, service charges, repair obligations, permitted use, and break clauses. Most leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), meaning the tenant is responsible for upkeep and insurance costs unless negotiated otherwise.
Do I need planning permission to change the use of a shop?
Possibly. Many retail properties now fall under Use Class E, which allows greater flexibility. However, if you're changing to a takeaway (sui generis), clinic, or residential, planning permission may be required. Always check with the local planning authority.
Are business rates included in shop rents?
No. Business rates are a separate cost, unless the lease is all-inclusive. Small businesses may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR), which can significantly reduce or eliminate rates payable depending on the property's rateable value.
Can I sublet or assign my retail lease?
This depends on your lease terms. Some agreements allow subletting or lease assignment with the landlord’s consent. It’s important to confirm this upfront if flexibility is a priority for your business.
How do I find the right retail unit in Leicestershire?
Start by browsing online commercial platforms like LoopNet. Define your budget, preferred location, unit size, and target market. It can also help to speak with a local commercial agent who understands Leicestershire's retail landscape.

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