Shops & Retail Units to Rent in South East, England

Eastleigh Retail to Rent

The ground floor, currently a well-proportioned double width retail unit arranged in open plan, benefits from a fully glazed shopfront, acoustic tiled ceilings, fluorescent lighting, an air conditioning cassette for both heating and cooling, plus carpet tiled flooring. There is rear access for deliveries and local parking. The first floor provides two ancillary areas for storage, toilets and a kitchenette and is accessed from the ground floor retail unit. This mid-terraced, double retail unit forms part of a parade of similar two storey buildings, being approximately mid-way between Leigh Road and Wells Place. Consequently, national and local retailers include Specsavers, Costa, Santander, Connells, Subway, Three, Greggs, whilst the long-established Swan Shopping Mall / Centre is nearby. Eastleigh main line railway station is a short walking distance away. Southampton Parkway with the adjoining Southampton Airport serving both national and continental flights, is accessed off Wide Lane / junction 5 of the M27 motorway allowing easy access to the M3 and further afield via the national motorway network.

Date on Market:

11/09/2025

Portsmouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a substantial and prominently positioned Grade II Listed building, arranged over three storeys together with a basement level. The accommodation is currently configured to operate as a licensed night-time venue, with ancillary residential accommodation situated on the uppermost floor, presently utilised as owner's quarters. Given its scale, layout and prominent town-centre location, the premises would lend themselves well to a range of alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents. These may include, but are not limited to, public house, bar, restaurant or other hospitality-related uses.

Date on Market:

10/09/2025

Southsea Retail to Rent - Portsmouth

The property comprises a ground floor restaurant premises arranged to provide an open-plan dining area with approximately 52 covers, a bar, a fully fitted commercial kitchen to the rear, and customer WC facilities. Additionally, there is a basement storage area accessed via a trap door.

Date on Market:

10/09/2025

Thornton Heath Retail to Rent - Croydon

Mid terrace retail unit with rear access and a cellar type basement.

Date on Market:

09/09/2025

Milton Keynes Retail to Rent

Glyn Square in Wolverton is a well-established commercial parade situated in the northern part of Milton Keynes. It benefits from a strong residential catchment and nearby schools, shops, and amenities, which drive consistent footfall. The area is well-connected, with excellent road links to the A5 and A422, and Wolverton Railway Station less than a mile away, offering easy access to central Milton Keynes and London.

Date on Market:

08/09/2025

Guildford Retail to Rent

A public house situated in the centre of Wood Street Village, this two-storey standalone building benefits from a large open plan bar/seating area upon entry, with male and female WC units to the rear, a fully fitted bar with lines fitted linking to a large room for barrels at the rear still in place, along with a kitchen also at the back with extraction fitted. Upstairs is a three-bedroom apartment with appropriate bathroom and living room. To the rear a large garden area for use both of the owner-occupier and customers is accessible from the side of the premises, with a car park to the front for the use of customers, along with scope for additional signage

Date on Market:

05/09/2025

Bicester Retail to Rent - Cherwell

3 Market Square is prominently located in the main Market Square in Bicester town centre. Bicester is located at Junction 9 of the M40 motorway and has impressive growth plans, with 10,000 new homes planned within 12 years; the population set to increase from 32,000 to 50,000+ by 2031. Renowned for Bicester Village and its 6 million international visitors, Bicester also has excellent rail services to both London Marylebone & Paddington Stations Oxford, as well as Birmingham Snow Hill.

Date on Market:

04/09/2025

Bicester Retail to Rent

The property is located within the pedestrianised and conservation area of Bicester town centre and is notably situated close to Pioneer Square, Bicester’s 300,000 sq ft retailing development and 6 screen Vue Cinema. Surrounding occupiers include Sainsbury’s, Costa Coffee, New Look, B&M and Nando’s. Bicester is located close to Oxford via the A34/A41 trunk road and the M40 London to Birmingham motorway via Junction 9 (2 miles) and Junction 10 (4 miles). The town is served by rail services to London Marylebone, Birmingham and Oxford. The town is subject to significant development and expansion with a current population of 32,000, which is set to rise to 50,000 by 2031.

Date on Market:

04/09/2025

Ashford Retail to Rent - Ashford, Kent

The property is arranged over ground floor, with the following approximate dimensions and net internal floor area:- Ashford is one of Kent’s designated growth centres with a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants, and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from excellent communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. The subject parade comprises a fish & chip shop/café, a Morrisons local convenience store, a Chinese takeaway and a Turkish takeaway. The subject property is surrounded by predominantly residential properties. Stanhope previously comprised of flat blocks and in 1999 the demolition of all nine of Stanhope’s flat blocks were replaced with 442 new houses and apartments.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

04/09/2025

Newington Retail to Rent - Swale

The front exterior stands out with two large display windows and a gated central entrance.

Date on Market:

03/09/2025

Maidstone Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

01/09/2025

Witney Retail to Rent

The property is prominently located fronting onto the High Street in Witney town centre. It is set back from the road, benefitting from a wide pavement area, and is in close proximity to Majestic Wine and Parkers Estate Agents. Witney is an expanding and busy market town situated approximately twelve miles west of Oxford and lies adjacent to the A40 Oxford to Cheltenham trunk road.

Date on Market:

01/09/2025

Surbiton Retail to Rent

The four-storey building of masonry construction is prominently situated on Ewell Road adjacent to Surbiton Health Centre and just to the north of its junction with Oak Hill Crescent.

Date on Market:

01/09/2025

Leatherhead Retail to Rent

Positioned at the heart of Leatherhead town centre, 1 Bridge Street offers a commanding corner presence at the junction of High Street, North Street, Church Street, and Bridge Street. This former NatWest bank presents an exceptional opportunity for occupiers seeking high visibility and versatile space under Class E use. The property spans approximately 3,231 sqft across the ground floor and basement, with additional first-floor storage, making it ideal for a restaurant, gymnasium, or retail concept. The ground floor features a spacious open-plan layout with multiple office and sales areas, staff amenities, and a welcoming entrance. The basement includes extensive storage rooms, corridors, and a secure vault, offering practical utility for a range of operations. Leatherhead’s vibrant commercial environment is anchored by national retailers such as Waitrose, McDonald’s, and Sainsbury’s, with the Swan Centre nearby hosting a mix of independent and branded outlets.

Date on Market:

28/08/2025

Portsmouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises an open plan ground floor retail / showroom behind a fully glazed frontage plus office and ancillary staff room and w.c. facilities. Rear loading and access is available via the neighbouring public car park which leads into Stubbington Avenue. The premises occupy a prime position in the centre of the retailing district of North End and is surrounded by other national occupiers including Iceland, Betfred, Greggs, Subway, Costa Coffee and Lidl Supermarket. London road leads north towards the A27 and M27 motorway network with easy access to Chichester and Southampton and south towards Portsmouth City Centre and Southsea.

Date on Market:

27/08/2025

Titchfield Mixed-use to Rent

A development of approximately twenty-five light industrial and office units on a self contained site. Titchfield Industries are located on the south side of East Street close to its junction with Titchfield Hill and virtually opposite the junction of East Street and Mill Street. There is dual carriageway access to the M27 at Junction 9.

Date on Market:

21/08/2025

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property occupies the ground, first and second floors of a mid-terrace brick built building. The building was most recently occupied by a dental practice and is laid out for the use. The treatment chairs have been removed but the wiring (untested) for them remains. Ground floor: The ground floor comprises a main entrance which leads onto a reception area with two treatment rooms and a spacious waiting room. It also benefits from two WC’s, including an accessible WC, plus access to the rear of the building. First floor: The first floor comprises a large treatment room, which benefits from a high ceiling. This floor also includes three kitchen areas, an office and a security room with an additional spacious treatment room. Second floor: The second floor comprises two further treatment rooms.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

19/08/2025

Dorking Retail to Rent

The property of masonry construction is situated on the High Street, this premises is in a prominent position and suitable for a variety of retail or other uses.

Date on Market:

19/08/2025

Reading Retail to Rent - Wokingham

122 Crockhamwell Road - The property comprises a commercial building of masonry construction. The building is arranged over two floors with ground floor retail and office accommodation on the upper floor. The property is located in Woodley's town centre with the A3290 and M4 Motorway (J10) located a short distance from this building.

Date on Market:

18/08/2025

Newport Office, Retail to Rent - Newport, Isle of Wight

Situated a few steps from St. James Square and the main Town Centre of Newport, this is a modern development linking Pyle Street with Scarrots Lane to the rear, and is home to a number of independent traders on the ground floor and offices on the first and second floors. The offices are approached via the main central courtyard, and could suit a variety of occupiers, subject to any necessary consents. Newport itself is the County Town and administrative centre for the Island and, as such, is constantly busy. There are of course a great many commercial and other facilities within the Town Centre, and opportunities such as this are rarely available. Grays Walk is of traditional and conventional construction, with the available accommodation as briefly outlined overleaf.

Date on Market:

28/09/2025

High Wycombe Retail to Rent

The scheme provides 850,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space and is located in one of the UK’s most affluent catchments with average household income 52% above the UK average.

Date on Market:

20/12/2024

Sandown Retail to Rent

The premises form the ground floor of a mid-terraced older-style property of traditional construction. Measuring some 37’6’’ deep x 19’4’’ wide, thereby providing overall about 730ft² (67.82m²), incorporating an entrance lobby, single WC with adjoining lobby, current suspended ceiling and part-tiled floor, and a former servery if required. There is a central ceiling-mounted air con/heater unit, but please note that Scotcher & Co have not checked the serviceability of this, as this is the responsibility of an ingoing occupier. Situated in the eastern section of the main High Street of Sandown, which in turn is a popular resort town enjoying a wide variety of facilities within its boundaries, including the exceptional beach and Esplanade, opportunities such as this within the town are rarely available now, therefore early interest is encouraged. For a number of years the premises has operated as a whole, as a restaurant. However, the intention is now that Number 83 High Street will be used for retail or other appropriate Town Centre uses (not hot food), whilst Number 85 can continue as a catering outlet, benefiting from rear ancillary accommodation, including a commercial kitchen.

Date on Market:

14/08/2025

Newport Retail to Rent - Newport, Isle of Wight

Ground floor: A retail unit of some 37’4’’ deep x max. width of 16’3’’, with the unit benefiting from double display windows and a recessed entry door, plus a suspended ceiling and tiled floor. The shop is backed by a small side office and a lobby with staircase up to the first floor. The current ground floor sales area is some 624ft² (58m²). First floor: Incorporating storage, staff, kitchen and single WC facilities, plus lobby and fire exist, with access via a trapdoor and pull-down ladder to the second floor, currently used as further storage. The first floor provides some 438ft² (40.7m²) overall. Occupying a prime location within the main High Street of Newport, which in turn is the County Town and administrative centre for the Island and, as such, is constantly busy. The town continues to be the Island’s commercial hub, and the town and its outskirts continue to expand each year. Near neighbours to the property include Vodafone, B&M, The Card Factory, Poundland, WH Smith, and a soon to be developed new Tesco Express store, all providing excellent footfall and trading conditions. The premises could suit a wide variety of appropriate Town Centre uses, and early interest is encouraged. The property is mid-terraced and traditionally constructed over three floors.

Date on Market:

13/08/2025