Shops & Retail Units to Rent in South Glamorgan

Retail in South Glamorgan available to rent

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

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31-35 Westgate St

Cardiff, CF10 1JE

Retail to Let
£50,000 pa
3,105 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a prominent corner location on Westgate Street, which forms part of the City’s established A3 circuit and is opposite the Principality Stadium. Nearby occupiers include a strong mix of bars, restaurants and hotels, alongside a sizeable and well-established office population. The unit is split over ground and basement levels with trading accommodation on both levels. The subject unit is located opposite the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millenium Stadium) which hosts major sporting and live events throughout the year.

Contact:

Savills

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/04/2026

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More details for 101 St. Mary St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Golate House - 101 St. Mary St

Cardiff, CF10 1DX

Retail to Let
£30,000 - £35,000 pa
811 - 2,727 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Air Conditioning

Cardiff Retail to Rent

100 St Mary Street comprises ground floor lock up unit. 101 St Mary Street comprises ground and full height basement (with internal access and separate access to street level). Both units benefit from rear servicing. Located on prime A3 pitch in Cardiff City Centre forming part of Cardiff's leisure circuit, close to the Principality Stadium.

Contact:

Savills

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

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More details for Central Sq, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

The Interchange - Central Sq

Cardiff, CF10 1EP

Retail to Let
1,786 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
24 Hour Access

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Cardiff Bus Interchange is located in the prestigious Central Square development in the heart of Wales’s capital city. With Cardiff Central station a stone’s throw from the Interchange, the area is a bustling transport hub with high pedestrian footfall. The property comprises a prominently positioned ground-floor unit, suitable for retail and leisure opportunities. We have been verbally advised that the Council has agreed to allow outdoor seating at the front of the property, further enhancing the potential of the space. We are verbally advised that the accommodation has planning consent for A1, A2 or A3 use.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

17/09/2025

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More details for Mermaid Quay, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Mermaid Quay - Mermaid Quay

Cardiff, CF10 5BZ

Retail to Let
362 - 12,068 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Kitchen
Display Window
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Well-established 150,000 sq ft leisure scheme set in a stunning location on the waterfront in the heart of Cardiff Bay, attracts nearly 5.5m visitor pa.

Contacts:

Savills

E J Hales

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

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282 Holton Rd

Barry, CF63 4HW

Retail to Let
£6,480 pa
644 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C

Barry Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

The available accommodation comprises a ground-floor commercial unit extending to approximately 650 sq ft. The space benefits from a glazed shop frontage with roller shutter security and is arranged to provide a front sales area together with ancillary accommodation to the rear. The unit is suitable for a range of commercial occupiers, subject to any necessary consents.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

06/08/2026

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13 Wellfield Rd

Cardiff, CF24 3NZ

Retail to Let
£25,000 pa
900 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Cardiff Retail to Rent

This prominently positioned restaurant premises occupies a highly desirable location on Wellfield Road, one of Cardiff's most popular commercial and leisure destinations. The property sits amongst a strong mix of national operators, coffee houses, boutiques and independent retailers, generating consistent and high-quality footfall. Offered by way of a new lease, the space is fully fitted and includes a dining area, commercial kitchen, preparation room and cold storage, making it suitable for immediate occupation by restaurant operators seeking a well-established trading location.

Contact:

David's Homes

Date on Market:

20/07/2026

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22-24 Churchill Way

Cardiff, CF10 2DY

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

Display Window

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a prominent restaurant premises situated on Churchill Way within Cardiff City Centre's emerging Canal Quarter. The space benefits from an existing restaurant fit-out including a fitted kitchen and seating for approximately 50–60 covers. Offered with no premium and available immediately, the premises provide an excellent opportunity for an operator seeking a city centre restaurant location.

Contact:

David's Homes

Date on Market:

20/07/2026

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33-35 Lower Cathedral Rd

Cardiff, CF11 6LU

Retail to Let
£7,200 pa
2,749 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Private Toilets
Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a large, adaptable commercial unit located on Lower Cathedral Road in Riverside, Cardiff. The space primarily consists of an open-plan warehouse/storage area, supported by a separate office room and bathroom facilities, along with an external yard. Its proximity to the city centre and flexible internal configuration makes it suitable for a wide range of business uses, from storage and logistics to office or hybrid operations.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

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More details for 2 Old Church Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

2 OLD CHURCH ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 - 2 Old Church Rd

Cardiff, CF14 1AE

Retail to Let
£17,500 pa
785 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

This attractive two-storey traditional property occupies a highly prominent corner position in the affluent suburb of Whitchurch, North Cardiff. The ground floor retail unit benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility, with strong footfall due to its proximity to Merthyr Road, the area’s primary retail pitch. The unit includes rear parking and is surrounded by a mix of national and independent retailers, making it an ideal location for a range of occupiers.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

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103 High St

Barry, CF62 7DS

Retail to Let
£7,800 pa
360 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Private Toilets
Display Window

Barry Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

The property forms part of a traditional High Street terrace in the heart of Barry. It benefits from strong visibility, character stone frontage and a position within an established commercial parade, making it well suited to local retailers and service providers.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

09/06/2026

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150 Whitchurch Rd

Cardiff, CF14 3NA

Retail to Let
£9,600 pa
306 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Located on one of Cardiff’s most popular and well-established commercial roads, this ground-floor retail unit on Whitchurch Road offers an excellent opportunity for occupiers seeking strong visibility and accessibility. The property forms part of a busy retail parade and benefits from nearby residential catchment and consistent footfall.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

09/06/2026

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3 High St

Barry, CF62 7DZ

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

Display Window

Barry Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

A well-positioned ground floor retail unit located in the heart of Barry High Street. The property benefits from a traditional shopfront, open retail accommodation and ancillary storage, making it suitable for a wide range of retail and service occupiers. The surrounding area is vibrant, with strong pedestrian flows and excellent accessibility.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

08/06/2026

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27-29 Splott Rd

Cardiff, CF24 2BU

Retail to Let
£23,400 pa
2,405 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Cardiff Retail to Rent

This ground-floor commercial property forms part of an established retail parade on Splott Road, Cardiff. The unit benefits from a wide frontage, strong local footfall and a flexible internal layout including retail space, storage, kitchen and WC facilities. Suitable for a variety of Class E occupiers, the property is well presented and ready for occupation.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

28/05/2026

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90 South Rd

Penarth, CF64 5SL

Retail to Let
£26,004 pa
3,000 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Wheelchair Accessible

Penarth Retail to Rent - Sully

The Sully Constitutional Club is a detached, characterful hospitality property on South Road, Sully. The building has traded as a pub/restaurant for over a century and provides extensive internal trading space alongside ancillary storage, cellar facilities and outdoor customer areas. The property is well known locally and offers a turnkey opportunity for operators.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

28/05/2026

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17 Glebe St

Penarth, CF64 1ED

Retail to Let
£10,800 pa
322 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Private Toilets
Display Window

Penarth Retail to Rent

The unit forms part of a two-storey mixed-use property located on Glebe Street, a well-established commercial thoroughfare in Penarth town centre. Penarth is a highly regarded seaside town approximately 5 miles south-west of Cardiff city centre, benefiting from strong connectivity via the A4044 and A4232, providing access to the wider motorway network including the M4. The property occupies a prominent position within close proximity to the main retail pitch and seafront, with surrounding occupiers including both national and independent retailers, supporting strong footfall and commercial activity.

Contact:

Michael Graham Young (MGY)

Date on Market:

18/05/2026

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More details for Albany Road, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

UNIT B 122-130 - Albany Road

Cardiff, CF24 3RU

Retail to Let
£10,000 pa
335 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property is a ground floor retail unit situated on Albany Road in the highly populated Roath district, approximately one mile north-east of Cardiff City Centre. The unit forms part of a substantial mixed-use building with residential units above and benefits from excellent visibility and consistent footfall.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

07/05/2026

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122-130 Albany Rd

Cardiff, CF24 3RU

Retail to Let
£20,000 pa
1,076 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Display Window

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prime trading position on Albany Road in Roath, approximately one mile north-east of Cardiff city centre. The area is one of the busiest district centres in Cardiff, characterised by a strong mix of national retailers and independent occupiers, generating consistently high pedestrian footfall.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

16/04/2026

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2A Bute Pl

Cardiff, CF10 5AL

Retail to Let
£30,000 pa
1,300 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Smoke Detector

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property is located on Bute Place, within the established and mixed-use Cardiff Bay district, one of the city’s most prominent leisure, cultural and business destinations. The immediate surroundings comprise a mix of retail, office, leisure and residential uses, with nearby attractions including the Wales Millennium Centre, Mermaid Quay and associated cafés, restaurants and amenities. The area benefits from strong pedestrian movement generated by leisure activity and office occupiers, together with good public transport accessibility and proximity to Cardiff city centre. Bute Place forms part of the wider Bay regeneration area and is recognised as a key commercial and cultural location within Cardiff.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

13/04/2026

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108 Holton Road

Barry, CF63 4HJ

Retail to Let
£16,000 pa
993 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D
Display Window

Barry Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

Located in the busy commercial centre of Barry, this mid-terraced property provides a traditional retail premises arranged over the ground floor with ancillary accommodation in the basement. The unit sits in a prime trading location adjacent to national occupiers and benefits from strong pedestrian flows. With good internal presentation, rear servicing access, and proximity to major brands, it offers an excellent opportunity for retailers seeking a prominent position in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Contacts:

DTR Surveyors

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

27/03/2026

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More details for 1 Park Place, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff - 1 Park Place

Cardiff, CF10 3UD

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
1,847 sq ft

Air Conditioning
Security System
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Smoke Detector
Restaurant

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is a prominent city centre hospitality destination located on Park Place, positioned between Queen Street retail core and Greyfriars Road leisure circuit. The building benefits from significant hotel guest footfall together with strong surrounding restaurant and bar operators, creating one of Cardiff’s established food and beverage pitches.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

13/02/2026

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85-87 Eastgate

Cowbridge, CF71 7AA

Retail to Let
£12,500 pa
304 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D
Kitchen

Cowbridge Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

The property is prominently located on Eastgate, in the historic town of Cowbridge. Nearby occupiers include Greggs, Tesco's, Specsavers and Cats Protection. Cowbridge is an affluent commuter town in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan. Bridgend is located approximately 6 miles to the west and Cardiff is approximately 12 miles to the east. There is a main line railway station at Bridgend providing direct access to Cardiff and London. The city of Cardiff is also within reach via the A48 road or the M4 Motorway (Junction 35, Pencoed) which provides access to all of the major commercial centres in the region.

Contact:

Herbert R Thomas

Date on Market:

04/02/2026

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102 Cowbridge Rd E

Cardiff, CF11 9DX

Retail to Let
£17,000 pa
868 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Cardiff Retail to Rent

GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT TO LET -PROMINENT TRADING POSITION ON THIS VERY POPULAR SUBURB HIGH STREET WITH A MIX OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL OCCUPIERS -PUBLIC CAR PARK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SUBJECT PROPERTY -AVAILABLE ON NEW LEASE TERMS – SUBJECT TO SECURING VACANT POSSESSION -LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM CARDIFF CITY CENTRE LOCATION Cardiff is the capital City of Wales and located 12 miles west of Newport. The property is superbly situated on Cowbridge Road East, in the busy Canton suburb. The property is located less than 1 mile from Cardiff City Centre & Cardiff Castle, with good transport links into the City Centre. Cowbridge Road East houses a mixture of national, regional and local retail occupiers. Nearby occupiers include Rio’s Piri Piri, Greggs, Savers, Card Factory, Boots, Ramsdens, Cake Box & many successful established independent retail and leisure businesses. Immediately behind the property is a public pay and display car park. DESCRIPTION The retail unit on offer is located on the ground floor only and forms part of this mid-terraced three storey property, assumed to have been constructed in the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The retail unit benefits from roller shutter doors & glazed shopfront, whilst providing the following approximate measurements – these areas have been provided to us, and all interested parties are strongly advised to verify these areas during on-site inspections. Please note that there is a change in levels towards the middle part of the retail unit. GF Retail Unit c. 80.63 sq.m / 868 sq.ft EPC Rate D - Valid until 24 May 2033 PLANNING The unit was most recently used as a sunbed salon, but alternative uses may be considered on a subject to planning basis. NEW LEASE TERMS New lease terms to be agreed on an effectively full repairing and insuring lease with the tenant paying a fair % contribution towards the annual building insurance and service charge. QUOTING RENTAL £17,000 per annum exclusive VAT It is understood that the property is not VAT elected – to be confirmed RATEABLE VALUE £11,500 (from 1st April 2026) UBR: 0.350 (2026/2027) Rates Payable: £4025 per annum. However, as the RV is less than £12,000, the occupier should be eligible for some small business rates relief. Interested parties are encouraged to verify the rates payable via Cardiff Council Business Rates department. LEGAL COSTS Each party is to be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the tenant will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity at the point

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

14/01/2026

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138 Holton Rd

Barry, CF63 4HH

Retail to Let
£15,000 pa
740 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Display Window

Barry Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

Barry is the is located in the Vale of Glamorgan 9 miles South West of Cardiff. It has a population of 51,502 in the 2011 Census making it the 6th largest town in Wales. With extensive new housing development at Barry Waterfront. The property is located on Holton Road adjacent to Nationwide Building Society and Santander with other occupiers in proximity including Iceland, Greggs, Boots, Peacocks and Vodafone.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

23/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in South Glamorgan

How many retail properties are currently available in South Glamorgan?

There are currently 49 retail properties available. Sizes range from 304 sq ft to 12,233 sq ft, with an average size of 2,434 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 South Glamorgan?

Average asking rents are around £17 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 304 sq ft to 12,233 sq ft, with an average size of 2,434 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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