Shops & Retail Units to Rent in North East, England

Whitley Bay Retail to Rent

This prominent ground floor retail unit is located on Front Street in Monkseaton, part of Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

Consett Retail to Rent

Part of a well-positioned mixed-use terrace, the unit benefits from strong visibility and access to local customer flow. Its refurbishment makes it suitable for a wide range of small commercial occupiers.

Date on Market:

03/03/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is located on Front Street within Chester Le Street.

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

South Shields Retail to Rent

The property comprises the ground floor premises of a prominent two storey building with residential accommodation above. Fowler Street is traditionally an important retailing location within the town centre and is a busy thoroughfare between the Town Hall and King Street. The unit is arranged as a hairdressers and provides a generous sales area with suspended ceiling and recessed lighting / spot lighting and a wood effect floor. The unit also benefits from a storage area, kitchen and WC facilities at the rear and has an electric heating system. There are two large plate glass windows to the front with electric roller shutter.

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

Middlesbrough Retail to Rent - Stokesley

The property provides a ground floor retail unit with additional ancillary space at basement level. The former bank premises have individual office spaces at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors which require refurbishment.

Date on Market:

09/01/2026

Newcastle Upon Tyne Retail to Rent

The property comprises retail premises of masonry construction arranged over four floors. The property is located on Northumberland Street which is in the heart of Newcastle city centre between its junction with Ridley Place and Northumberland Road. Eldon Square Shopping Centre and Haymarket Metro Station are within close proximity.

Date on Market:

06/02/2026

Sunderland Retail to Rent

88 Ryhope Road comprises a two-storey retail unit prominently positioned on Ryhope Road within the Grangetown area of Sunderland

Date on Market:

04/02/2026

Middlesbrough Retail to Rent

Middlesbrough is a major north east conurbation situated 39 miles south of Newcastle and 10 miles east of Darlington. It is the principal shopping centre of Teesside (2011 Census Population in excess of 376,000). Providing c. 400,000 sq.ft of retailing, The Cleveland Centre is Middlesbrough’s largest shopping centre and benefits from a dedicated 600 space car park. Major tenants include Boots, HMV, JD, Footlocker, Barclays, Costa, New Look and WH Smith. The subject property occupies a prominent position on pedestrianised Linthorpe Road close to New Look and Boots, opposite Lloyds Bank.

Date on Market:

27/01/2026

Hexham Retail to Rent

The property is a Grade II listed mid-terraced, three-storey building with retail space to the ground floor, and ancillary storage space to the upper two floors. It was previously occupied by Specsavers. The ground floor features a timber famed, single glazed shop front, laminate and tile carpet floor, plastered painted walls and suspended ceiling with integral lighting. It also has air conditioning/heating system. The first floor is fitted to a similar standard with carpeted floors, painted walls and suspended ceilings. The second floor is somewhat more basic in specification. The property is located in a central position on Fore Street, the main retail area of Hexham town centre. This position benefits from excellent levels of footfall, with surrounding occupiers including TG Jones, Mountain Warehouse, Boots Pharmacy, Superdrug, Costa, Caffé Nero and Greggs. The property lies within the Hexham conservation area. Situated in the centre of Hexham, a historic and well-established market town in Northumberland, this property enjoys prime visibility and accessibility. Hexham lies on the A69 Trans-Pennine route, offering direct access to the A1 approximately 20 miles to the east, with Carlisle 38 miles to the west and Newcastle upon Tyne around 23 miles to the east.

Date on Market:

26/01/2026

Sunderland Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

08/01/2026

Annfield Plain Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

08/01/2026

Newcastle Upon Tyne Retail to Rent

The premises provides 1,023 square feet within the main mall of Gosforth Central. The subjects premises has been refurbished to a white box specification in readiness for tenant fit out. The premises has direct access from the rear of the unit to the service yard on the first floor.

Date on Market:

20/01/2026

Newcastle Upon Tyne Retail to Rent

The property forms part of historic Cathedral Buildings which is situated towards the top of Dean Street close to its junction with Mosley Street and Grey Street. This striking building is in an extremely prominent position on a main thoroughfare to and from the Quayside and consists of retail units at ground floor with separately accessed offices above. It is located close to a number of regional and national tenants nearby including Miller & Carter, LD Mountain Centre, Marco Polo Restaurant, Pure Knead Bakery, Best One Convenience Store & Deep North.

Date on Market:

23/12/2025

Sunderland Retail to Rent

The unit boasts an open plan aspect, allowing interested parties the freedom to bring their own fit-out and create a space that perfectly aligns with their brand and vision.

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

Sunderland Retail to Rent

Located on High Street West, this prime commercial property offers an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to capitalize on ample passing trade. The property features: - **Retail Space**: A spacious area perfect for showcasing products and attracting customers. - **Office**: Ideal for administrative tasks and customer service. - **Storage Space**: Convenient storage options for inventory and supplies. - **WC Facilities**: Ensuring convenience for staff and customers.

Property Type:

Leisure

Date on Market:

10/12/2025

Peterlee Retail to Rent

Castle Dene sits at the heart of the “new town” of Peterlee and forms a significant proportion of the town centre and its retail offer. Anchored by an 80,000 sq ft Asda and located adjacent to the towns central bus station, the town continues to expand with significant housing development underway on the former surrounding coalfields

Date on Market:

03/12/2025

Stanley Retail to Rent

The property is a two storey retail unit of masonry construction. The entrance to the unit is on the high street in Stanley and centrally located. There is easy driving access to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

Sunderland Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

18/10/2025

Hexham Retail to Rent

The subject property comprises a ground floor retail unit within a Grade II Listed, three-storey, mid-terraced building with brick elevations under a pitched and tiled roof. The upper front elevations are stone clad, with the ground floor having a timber framed single glazed retail shop front. Situated in the centre of Hexham, a historic and well-established market town in Northumberland, this property enjoys prime visibility and accessibility. Hexham lies on the A69 Trans-Pennine route, offering direct access to the A1 approximately 20 miles to the east, with Carlisle 38 miles to the west and Newcastle upon Tyne around 23 miles to the east. The town boasts excellent transport connections, including a mainline railway station on the Newcastle–Carlisle line, ensuring convenient access by rail. The property is located on Priestpopple, a main thoroughfare through the town centre, close to Fore Street- Hexham’s main retail area. This position benefits high levels of footfall and passing traffic making it an attractive prospect for a variety of occupiers. The property lies within Hexham conservation area.

Date on Market:

05/11/2025

Newcastle Upon Tyne Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor shop on the upper level of the Shopping Centre. The shop features an aluminium frontage with the benefit of an electric roller shutter. The unit has plastered and painted walls and ceiling, surface mounted LED lighting and screeded floor. Kenton Retail is located within a densely populated suburb situated approximately 4½ miles north east of Newcastle City centre and 1 mile from the A1 western bypass. The immediate vicinity is a densely populated residential area, close to a Sure Start Nursery School, Mountfield Primary School, Kenton Secondary School (one of the largest academy schools in the UK with circa 2,000 pupils). Kenton Retail is also close to an NHS Medical Centre, Kenton Park Sports Centre, and a Helen McArdle Retirement Home.

Date on Market:

31/10/2025

Sunderland Retail to Rent

Hylton Road is situated a short distance to the west of Sunderland city centre and to the south of the A1231. The property is located in a end-terraced position on an established retail parade forming part of Hylton Road, which serves the densely populated local neighbourhood catchment area. Sunderland is a port city and the main settlement of the City of Sunderland. It is situated in Tyne & Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear. The city is home to a university, is located on the regional Metro System and is well-connected for access to the local road network, with the A19 being situated a short distance to the west.

Date on Market:

06/08/2025

Sunderland Retail to Rent

The subject property is situated on Vine Place which is an established secondary retailing parade to the southwest of Sunderland City Centre. The Park Lane public transport interchange along with The Bridges Shopping Centre are in close proximity and provide associated car parking provision. Occupiers in the surrounding area are predominantly local operators with numerous public houses and licensed properties within this particular area of the city centre. Occupiers adjacent to the subject property and within the nearby vicinity include, TK Maxx, William Hill, Ttonic, Chilino’s and Cooper Rose along with numerous others.

Date on Market:

05/08/2025

Newcastle Upon Tyne Retail to Rent

The property is located on Nun Street in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne which is a popular location for leisure operators. The property is just a short walk from a number of famous landmarks including Grey’s Monument, Grainger Market and Grey Street.

Date on Market:

05/08/2025