Shops & Retail Units to Rent in South East, England

Margate Retail to Rent

The building retains a number of attractive period features, including a traditional black and white tiled entrance to the shop. The ground-floor commercial space benefits from prominent street-level access, suitable for a variety of uses subject to the necessary consents. The upper-floor flat offers generous accommodation with high ceilings throughout, enhancing the sense of space and character. The living room is particularly impressive, featuring triple-aspect windows that provide abundant natural light. There are four well-proportioned bedrooms, making the property suitable for family living or shared occupancy.

Date on Market:

27/02/2026

Totton Retail to Rent

The subject property is situated in a highly-visible corner position fronting Commercial Road at its junction with Testwood Lane, offering excellent branding and advertising possibilities to a future business. Nearby businesses include Namoi House, Climate Gas, Nationwide, Lloyds Bank, COSTA, Betfred, Specsavers, Greggs, Papa Johns and Hays Travel, LIDL and Argos. There are multiple public car parks nearby.

Date on Market:

16/02/2026

Winchester Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mid-terraced building of masonry construction, arranged over two floors providing retail accommodation throughout. The property is located in High Street and can be accessed off the main B3404. Winchester Railway Station is nearby.

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

Heathfield Office / Retail to Rent - Cross in Hand

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Waterlooville Retail to Rent - Havant

The Boulevard is an attractive pedestrian precinct comprising 21 retail units located in the centre of Waterlooville. It is a busy location which connects London Road and Dukes Walk Shopping Centre. There are two car parks nearby which provide around 250 parking spaces. Nearby occupiers include Scrivens, Hays Travel, Costa, British Heart Foundation, Holland and Barrett Barnardo's, Card Factory and Waterlooville Library.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Hove Retail to Rent - Brighton and Hove

Situated at the midpoint of Third Avenue, Hove which connects the main commercial thoroughfare of Church Road and the Kingsway. The premises are connected to the Langford’s Hotel but will have their own entrance to the suites. Hove Town Hall is short walk to the north.

Date on Market:

24/02/2026

Alton Retail to Rent

The property occupies a visibly prominent trading position just off Alton High Street, benefiting from close proximity to the town’s main retail and commercial amenities. Alton is a charming and historic market town well known for its attractive Georgian architecture, independent shops, cafes, and traditional weekly market, creating a vibrant yet welcoming community atmosphere. Alton benefits from strong transport links, including a direct mainline rail service to London Waterloo, making it ideal for commuters. The A31 provide easy road access to Guildford, Winchester, and the wider South East

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

Basingstoke Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed use development with ground and first floor retail space arranged over five units and a total of 288 luxury apartments and studio flats arranged on the floors above. The building is arranged over 14 floors. The Crown Heights development is prominently situated opposite Basingstoke rail station which provides a direct service to London Waterloo, Southampton and Exeter as well as intercity services to the rest of the UK. The town’s main shopping centres are in nearby Castle Square and Festival Place. The nearby A3010 provides access to Junction 6 of the M3 Motorway. A pedestrian bridge links the scheme to the town’s main bus station.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Uckfield Retail to Rent

The property is situated in a prominent position on Uckfield High Street, within the heart of the town centre. Uckfield is an established market town serving a wide rural catchment area and benefits from a strong mix of local and national retailers. The High Street experiences good levels of pedestrian footfall and is well served by nearby public car parks and local amenities. Uckfield railway station is within easy reach, providing direct services to London, while the A22 offers convenient road connections to Eastbourne, Lewes and the wider Sussex area.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Kingston Upon Thames Retail to Rent - Kingston upon Thames, London

161 Clarence Street is centrally located in the town centre of Kingston upon Thames. Positioned on Clarence Street, it sits within the main retail and leisure district, close to shops, cafés, bus routes, and a short walk from Kingston railway station, offering excellent transport connections.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Waltham Chase Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Winchester Road in Waltham Chase, a well established village in Hampshire. It benefits from excellent connectivity, being situated approximately 1.2 miles south of Bishop's Waltham, a historic market town offering a range of local amenities and around 3.3 miles north of Wickham, known for its charming high street and community facilities The location provides convenient access to the regional road network, with Junction 10 of the M27 motorway approximately six miles to the south, facilitating direct routes to Southampton, Portsmouth, and the wider Hampshire and West Sussex areas. The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial uses, providing a balanced and accessible setting for business or residential purposes.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

Shoreham By Sea Office / Retail to Rent - Shoreham-by-Sea

The overall development is made up of 150+ apartments and over 7,000 sq ft of commercial space across the ground floor. The commercial space will benefit from excellent roadside presence, fronting the A259 with connections east and west and north to the A27. Shoreham mainline train station is only a few minutes away. The space benefits from Class E usage and therefore multiple uses will be considered.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

20/02/2026

Horley Retail to Rent

Horley lies immediately north of Gatwick Airport and South of Redhill. It is well connected to the South East region via the A23 and M23 with Horley Railway Station also located within walking distance, providing regular direct services to London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The Health Centre sits close to Horley High Street, which offers a broad range of shops, cafés and anchored by Waitrose which benefits from 221 parking spaces.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Canterbury Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Burgate opposite Butchery Lane with Canterbury Cathedral to the rear. Burgate is particularly popular with tourists as it leads to the main entrance of Canterbury Cathedral. Occupiers in the vicinity include Canterbury Cathedral Shop, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Trail Finders, Regus, Rymans and a variety of cafes and restaurants. Canterbury is a cathedral city with a primary catchment population in east Kent of 400,000. In addition, there are approximately 4.2 million visitors and tourists to the district annually

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Hove Retail to Rent - Brighton and Hove

4 Church Road occupies a prominent position on one of Hove’s principal commercial and leisure thoroughfares. The property forms part of a period mixed-use building and provides restaurant accommodation over ground and lower ground floors. The surrounding area is a well-established dining destination with nearby occupiers including Fatto A Mano, Bison Beer, Chilli Thai and Divo Wine Bar, generating strong daytime and evening footfall.

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Chichester Retail to Rent

Chichester is an aracve cathedral city, and the county town of West Sussex. It is conveniently located along the A27 south coast trunk road, and lies approximately 15 miles to the east of Portsmouth and 30 miles west of Brighton. A mainline railway service to London reinforces commerce. The property is situated on the western side of North Street, which is fully pedestrianised. Nearby occupiers include, Boots, Robert Dyas, The White Company and M&S.

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Kidlington Office, Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over three floors offering office space within.

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Hove Retail to Rent - Brighton and Hove

Situated at the midpoint of Boundary Road close to its junction with New Church Road, Hove. Boundary Road is a busy commercial thoroughfare of Hove/Portslade with many other private and national occupiers. Portslade train station is also walking distance to the north.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property is located on Lower New Road in the established suburb of West End, to the east of Southampton city centre, benefiting from a strong local catchment and nearby national occupiers along West End Road. Bitterne town centre is approximately one mile to the west, providing a wider range of retail and service amenities. The property enjoys good accessibility, with close proximity to the A27 and Junction 7 of the M27, together with convenient links via the A3024 and A334 into Southampton city centre and the wider South Coast region, and regular bus services serving the area.

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Horsham Retail to Rent

Piries Place is a 50,000 sq ft leisure-led development in the heart of Horsham, an affluent and historic market town with strong transport links to London, Gatwick Airport and the south coast. The scheme offers a vibrant destination anchored by Everyman Cinema and Premier Inn, complemented by operators such as Miller & Carter, Starbucks, Sit & Sip, The Red Deer Pub Brasserie, and The Burger Shop Co. Unit 13 sits directly opposite the newly constructed 320-space multi-storey car park, enhancing footfall and accessibility. Horsham’s central position—40 miles south of London and 23 miles north of Brighton—supports a thriving commuter and visitor economy.

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Worthing Retail to Rent

The property is situated on the popular Chapel Road, close to the town’s brand new NHS Community Hub, Town Hall and Public Library in the heart of Worthing town centre. The street is one of the main thoroughfares into the town and is close to all local amenities and principle shops including Tesco Express, B&M Bargains, Greggs, KFC and all major Banks and Building Societies. Worthing is a popular seaside town with a population in excess of 105,000 and is located between the cities of Brighton (13 miles east) and Chichester (18 miles west). The property is situated on a popular bus route approximately a quarter of a mile to the south of Central Worthing mainline railway station, where regular services run along the south coast and north to London with a journey time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. Worthing also benefits from superb road links with the A27 and A24 located to the north and the A259 coast road less than half a mile to the south. This property comprises of a double fronted ground floor lock up retail / office premises. Benefiting from lino flooring, spot lighting, large window frontage & ample electrical points. At the rear of the property is a small WC area and kitchenette. The property has previously traded as a beauty salon for many years but would suit other commercial uses subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The property does not come with allocated parking however there is nearby on street parking and multi-storey car parks which offer discounts to people working within the town centre. This is seen as an ideal opportunity for a new or expanding business to take on commercial premises in a town centre location with relatively low overheads

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

Worthing Retail to Rent

The property is situated in an established parade of shops in the Broadwater area of Worthing, close access to the A27. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, Real Patisserie & Guild care, Turners Pies, Kamsons Pharmacy, Subway & KFC.

Date on Market:

13/02/2026

Crowborough Retail to Rent

Prime location on Crowborough Hill, conveniently situated near Crowborough mainline railway station and adjacent car park. A newly opened retail park directly opposite features well-known tenants including Screwfix and Pets Corner, enhancing footfall and commercial appeal.

Date on Market:

13/02/2026