Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Northampton

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Retail property to let in Northampton, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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83 Abington St

Northampton, NN1 2BH

Retail to Let
£35,000 pa
2,434 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Air Conditioning
Security System
Controlled Access
Reception

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over three floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is prominently located on Northampton’s prime Town Centre shopping street and amongst retailers such as Kall Kwik, Sheinman Opticians, the BBC, Daniel Granger Hairdressing, Northampton Library, and a variety of Restaurants, Café’s and Bar’s. Abington Street is partly pedestrianised with short stay parking plus ample disabled parking. The Grosvenor Centre, which is Northampton’s main shopping centre has an array of well-known shops and eateries, all under one roof with covered parking and is just a 5-minute walk away.

Contact:

Chown Commercial

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

27/02/2026

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31-33 Abington Sq

Northampton, NN1 4AE

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
5,200 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

24 Hour Access
Smoke Detector

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over three floors offering office and retail accommodation within. The property is located on the busy Abington Square with a southerly aspect on the periphery of Northampton town centre where all the usual services and facilities are available. Easy access is afforded to Northampton’s main road network and the M1 motorway at junction 15, 15a & 16.

Contact:

Chown Commercial

Date on Market:

16/12/2025

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32 Market Sq

Northampton, NN1 2DF

Retail to Let
£24,000 pa
1,183 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property is located on Market Square, which dates back to 1235 and is undergoing major regeneration. Northampton's main shopping centre - The Grosvenor Shopping Centre immediately abuts the property. A new food and beverage hub will soon open nearby at the Market Walk shopping centre. STACK, home to independent street food outlets, bars, a dedicated space for interactive games and a main stage for live music and entertainment, will operate it.

Contact:

Chown Commercial

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

13/08/2025

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2 St Giles Sq

Northampton, NN1 1DA

Retail to Let
£30,000 pa
1,846 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The accommodation comprises a Grade 2 listed office/retail property with gabled frontage in the Flemish Renaissance style under a slateroof. There are well presented offices on 4 floors and tidy WCs and kitchen.

Contact:

Chown Commercial

Date on Market:

16/01/2025

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More details for Newland Walk, Northampton - Retail to Rent

The Grosvenor Shopping Centre - Newland Walk

Northampton, NN1 2EL

Retail to Let
£28,000 - £70,000 pa
470 - 76,094 sq ft

Air Conditioning
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Northampton Retail to Rent

Grosvenor Shopping Northampton forms the centre of Northampton town centre with its prime retail offering boasting retailers including Primark, Next, River Island, Superdry, Office shoes amongst other great names. It comprises a significant proportion of Northampton’s Town Centre with mixed use initiatives and new occupiers on the way.

Contact:

FMX Urban Property Advisers

Date on Market:

22/06/2026

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55-59 St Matthews Parade

Northampton, NN2 7HE

Retail to Let
£1,500 - £5,200 pa
50 - 1,205 sq ft
8 Units Available Now

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a corner end building offering retail / office accommodation over three floors. The property is located at the junction with Oakwood Road on the A5123 with access to the A5101 that links up to Northampton's motorways.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

20/04/2021

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58 St Giles St

Northampton, NN1 1JW

Retail to Let
£15,500 pa
454 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over one floor offering retail accommodation within. The property is located on St Giles Street, Northampton. Northampton has excellent rail and road communications, with hourly train services to London and road links to the M1 at Junctions 15, 15a & 16.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

14/11/2019

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More details for George Row, Northampton - Retail to Rent

All Saints Church - George Row

Northampton, NN1 1DF

Retail to Let
£24,000 pa
1,404 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Wheelchair Accessible

Northampton Retail to Rent

All Saints Church is located on George Row in Northampton Town Centre. Northampton is England’s second largest town with a population of 222,500 and is the strategic location for many national organisations as their central hub for business. Northampton has excellent rail and road communications, with hourly train services to London and road links to the M1 at Junctions 15, 15a & 16 and additionally to the A14 in the North. The new £330 million University of Northampton Waterside Campus has been constructed along the River Nene and provides state of the art education facilities to 15,000 students and is just a short walk from the town centre. Nearby occupiers include: Nandos, Prezzo, Michael Jones Jewellers, Lloyds Bank alongside many independent retailers.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

15/06/2026

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Bedford Rd

Northampton, NN4 7AD

Retail to Let
£21,500 - £26,500 pa
2,017 - 4,171 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property is a single storey, semi-detached building with brick walls underneath a dual pitched, slate tile covered roof. Workbridge has for many years provided a vibrant community space in Northampton and vocational opportunities and training for people with mental health needs as part of the wider St Andrews Healthcare Campus. Workbridge is located in a highly visible location set back slightly from the busy Bedford Road which leads into Northampton town centre approximately 0.8 miles to the west. There is immediate access to the Junction of the A428 and A45 with the latter providing access to Junction 15 of the M1 approximately 3.5 miles south. Nearby is Northampton University campus, St Andrews Healthcare, Northampton General Hospital, car dealerships and offices and healthcare related occupiers on Billing Road and Cliftonville Road.

Contact:

Berrys

Date on Market:

01/06/2026

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29 Drapery

Northampton, NN1 2EU

Retail to Let
£15,000 pa
203 - 705 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Suspended Ceilings
Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property is a town centre commercial building providing ground floor retail accommodation within an established retail environment. It forms part of a traditional high street setting with surrounding commercial occupiers and pedestrian access typical of a town centre location.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

26/05/2026

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10 Alexandra Ter

Northampton, NN2 7SJ

Retail to Let
£18,500 pa
668 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: E

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors offering retail accommodation within. The premises are located on Harborough Road, one of the main arterial routes from Northampton town centre to Market Harborough, and a popular secondary retail location. The surrounding locality comprises a mix of predominantly retail and residential properties.

Contact:

Underwoods

Date on Market:

29/04/2026

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32 Guildhall Rd

Northampton, NN1 1EW

Retail to Let
£20,000 pa
393 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a self contained retail unit arranged over two storeys, with a substantial basement providing storage accommodation, together with a small rear yard. Guildhall Road, located within Northampton's Cultural Quarter, connects Derngate in the north to St John's Street in the south. The property enjoys a prominent position at the junction with Angel Street.

Contact:

Underwoods

Date on Market:

21/04/2026

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More details for Harborough Rd, Northampton - Retail to Rent

The Old Five Bells - Harborough Rd

Northampton, NN2 8DH

Retail to Let
£40,000 pa
1,926 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: E
Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a handsome and imposing two storey stone built property with distinctive window lintels and chimney stack. There is a block paved patio immediately to the rear and a large car park with space for more than 60 vehicles. The Old Five Bells holds an extremely prominent position fronting the junction of the busy A508 Harborough Road and High Street in the vibrant suburb of Kingsthorpe, which lies just over 2 miles to the North of Northampton Town Centre. Whilst a popular residential area, the immediate vicinity includes a host of commercial uses with bustling shopping parades to either side of Harborough Road.

Contact:

Fleurets Ltd

Date on Market:

14/04/2026

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60 St Giles St

Northampton, NN1 1JW

Retail to Let
£18,000 pa
872 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The subject property comprises a mid-terraced retail unit with accommodation over ground & lower ground floor.St. Giles Street is one of the main secondary High Streets in Northampton Town Centre and is characterised by a mixture of independent and national operators, and is a popular food and beverage location.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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16 St Giles St

Northampton, NN1 1JA

Retail to Let
£24,000 pa
508 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

The subject property comprises of a retail unit/shop front office with accommodation over 3 floors.St. Giles Street is one of the main secondary High Streets in Northampton Town Centre and is characterised by a mixture of independent and national operators, and is a popular food and beverage location. Nearby occupiers include Post Office, Abraxas and Montague Jefferey.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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62 St Giles St

Northampton, NN1 1JW

Retail to Let
£18,000 pa
463 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Northampton Retail to Rent

The subject property comprises a mid-terraced retail unit with accommodation over ground & lower ground floor. The property was previously used as a café, the ground floor is of an open plan layout. St. Giles Street is one of the main secondary High Streets in Northampton Town Centre and is characterised by a mixture of independent and national operators, and is a popular food and beverage location.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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10 Gold St

Northampton, NN1 1RS

Retail to Let
£36,000 pa
3,228 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Restaurant

Northampton Retail to Rent

Gold Street is one of the town’s key gateways, leading pedestrians from the railway station into the town centre. National retailers and operators located on Gold Street include, Turtle Bay, Wilkinson, Poundstretcher. The nearby leisure complex - Sol Central is a popular visitor attraction with a cinema, and Ibis Hotel located within it.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

16/09/2025

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1-7 Dychurch Ln

Northampton, NN1 2DG

Retail to Let
£22,500 pa
2,669 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Restaurant

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property is located on the southern side of Dychurch Lane. The property forms part of the property which sits on the junction of Dychurch Lane and Fish Street. Fish Street and Abington Street are currently undergoing major redevelopment works, including increasing seating and planting, introducing new art along the street, as well as spaces for outdoor dining and community activity. There will also be improved lighting on Fish Street.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

27/12/2024

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68 St Giles St

Northampton, NN1 1JW

Retail to Let
£13,500 pa
406 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

Description: The subject property comprises a mid-terraced retail unit with accommodation over ground & lower ground floor. Accommodation: Net Internal Area: 37.7 sq. m (406 sq. ft)

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

02/05/2024

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More details for Fish St, Northampton - Retail to Rent

The City Buildings - Fish St

Northampton, NN1 2AA

Retail to Let
£36,000 pa
1,672 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System

Northampton Retail to Rent

Accommodation is provided on ground and basement levels. The property was previously occupied by Subway. The property is available to let on a new FRI lease on terms to be agreed at a rent of £40,000 per annum.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

07/04/2022

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Marefair

Northampton, NN1 1SR

Retail to Let
7,500 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Kitchen
Restaurant
Wheelchair Accessible
Smoke Detector

Northampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a leisure scheme called Sol Central which anchors the town's leisure and licensed retail area. The property is arranged over six floors of steel frame construction and was completed circa 2001. The property is located in an excellent central position in the Town Centre on the inner ring road, close to the main shopping area, with excellent road links to the M1, A45, A43 and A428.

Contact:

Hadland Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

01/12/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Northampton

How many retail properties are currently available in Northampton?

There are currently 52 retail properties available. Sizes range from 50 sq ft to 41,861 sq ft, with an average size of 2,477 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.

What does it cost to rent a shop in Northampton?

Average asking rents are around £19 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.

What sizes of retail space are available?

Available properties range from 50 sq ft to 41,861 sq ft, with an average size of 2,477 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.

What use class do shops fall under?

Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.

What types of retail property can I rent?

Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.

What should I look for when choosing a retail property?

Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.

What is included in a typical retail lease?

Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.

Can I change how a shop is used?

Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.

Are business rates included in the rent?

Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.

Can I sublet or assign my lease?

This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.

How can I find the right retail property?

Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

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