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

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More details for 37-39 London Rd, Southampton - Retail to Rent

37-39 London Rd

Southampton, SO15 2AD

  • Retail to Let
  • £27,500 pa
  • 760 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Energy Performance: D

Southampton Retail to Rent

Approached via its own fully glazed shop façade, the unit is well proportioned being arranged as two individual areas, the front for retail / serving and eating, whilst to the rear for storage, cooking and ancillary purposes. There are several feature lights suspended from a high ceiling to create a comfortable, modern ambience. The flooring is wood laminate, which is in good condition, as are the decorations generally throughout. In between both areas are male and female toilets. Access for deliveries is via a rear fire escape personnel door. This attractive retail unit is located amongst a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and general retail businesses in this popular and busy retail parade. London Road is convenient for The Law Courts, several major office buildings on Grosvenor Square, Cumberland and Brunswick Places, in addition to being close to Above Bar, West Quay Shopping Mall and Southampton Central station, all within an easy 5 / 10 minutes walking distance. The M27 motorway (junctions 3 and 5) is within 10 / 15 minutes driving distance, thus allowing easy access to the Solent Region and further afield via the M3 and national motorway network. Southampton Airport and Eastleigh Parkway mainline railway station is just off junction 5 of the M27.

Contact:

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

01/12/2025
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More details for Tollbar Way, Southampton - Retail to Rent

Tollbar Way

Southampton, SO30 2JN

  • Retail to Let
  • £99,550 pa
  • 4,525 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Commuter Rail
  • Private Toilets
  • 24 Hour Access

Southampton Retail to Rent - Hedge End

Hedge End Trade Park is the premier trade location for Hedge End superbly located just off Junction 7 of the M27 home to one of the largest Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s out of town stores for Southampton and Portsmouth.Tollbar Way and Botley Road both border Hedge End Trade Park home to industrial, trade and retail operators including Wickes, Magnet, TK Maxx, Snows Toyota/Lexus and Peter Cooper, VW Car Dealerships.

Contact:

Vail Williams LLP

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

26/09/2025
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More details for 94-96 Shirley High St, Southampton - Retail to Rent

94-96 Shirley High St

Southampton, SO16 4FB

  • Retail to Let
  • £35,000 pa
  • 2,590 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Security System

Southampton Retail to Rent

This substantial unit has been trading successfully for many years and now offers a new occupier (or occupiers) an opportunity to acquire all or part of the premises. This prominent mid terraced retail unit is in the prime part of Shirley High Street, close to several national retailers such as Specsavers, Pizza Hut, Boots, Nationwide, Poundland, Savers, Ladbrokes, the Shirley precinct and Sainsbury’s supermarket. The building is situated on the west side of busy Shirley High Street, between the junctions of Newman Street and Park Street.

Contact:

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

31/10/2025
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More details for 61 Test Lane, Southampton - Retail to Rent

61 Test Lane

Southampton, SO16 9BH

  • Retail to Let
  • 2,383 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Southampton Retail to Rent

The Anchor is a detached two-storey public house with painted brick elevations beneath a multi-pitched tiled roof. Externally, the site includes a large surfaced car park and an area of undeveloped land to the rear. The property occupies a site extending to approximately 0.306 acres (0.124 hectares), prominently positioned adjacent to the railway line and close to the town centre. There will be rights of way through the car park for vehicles to access the rear part of the site. The ground floor comprises two bar areas with two serving bars, a kitchen to the rear with access to a back exit, and a beer store to the rear. This floor also benefits from separate men’s and ladies’ WC facilities and an office.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

26/08/2025
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More details for 15-15A London Rd, Southampton - Retail to Rent

15-15A London Rd

Southampton, SO15 2AE

  • Retail to Let
  • £21,000 pa
  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Security System
  • Kitchen

Southampton Retail to Rent

The premises comprise a modern, open plan retail space at the front of the property, with kitchentte and W/C facilities to the rear. Additional benefits include two separate office rooms, large glass frontage and three allocated parking spaces. London Road is located north of Southampton city centre and within close proximity of the M3 and M27 via A33 (The Avenue) and A335 (Thomas Lewis Way) respectively. The property is located in a prominent position on London Road. Nearby retailers include Starbucks, Betfred, Tesco Express and Subway.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

02/12/2025
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More details for 4 Eling Ln, Totton - Retail to Rent

4 Eling Ln

Totton, SO40 9GA

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 pa
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Kitchen

Totton Retail to Rent

The property consists of both ground and first floor retail/office space, benefitting from kitchen and WC facilities, as well as a small courtyard to the rear. Totton is situated outside the eastern edge of the New Forest and on the River Test, approximately 4.5 miles to the city of Southampton. The town is within the New Forest non-metropolitan district. Surrounding towns and villages include Ashurst, Marchwood, Cadnam and Ower.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

02/12/2025
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More details for 75 Bedford Pl, Southampton - Retail to Rent

75 Bedford Pl

Southampton, SO15 2DF

  • Retail to Let
  • £6,500 - £11,500 pa
  • 466 - 1,400 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System
  • Commuter Rail
  • Smoke Detector

Southampton Retail to Rent

Southampton is a thriving commercial port with a population in excess of 250,000 and achieved city status in 1964 due to its contribution to trade and the economy. The city centre offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities ranging from small boutique outlets to major department stores including the landmark West Quay shopping mall, while restaurants, bars and cafes cater for every taste and the Cinema de lux offers the finest film viewing experience. Numerous pleasant parks together with The Common, City golf course and sports centre offer a wide range of leisure opportunities with hundreds of acres of green open space. Premier league football is played at St Marys and the Ageas Bowl is the home of Hampshire cricket hosting domestic and international matches together with live music events. The Guildhall and Mayflower theatres host a wide and eclectic range of plays, opera, ballet and musicals and the public art gallery in the civic centre has a famous and acclaimed collection

Contact:

Trinity Rose Commercial

Date on Market:

27/11/2025
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More details for 58 St Marys St, Southampton - Retail to Rent

58 St Marys St

Southampton, SO14 1NT

  • Retail to Let
  • £6,600 pa
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property is situated on St Mary Street within half a mile of Southampton City Centre in an old established mixed-use residential and retail location. The premises are within walking distance of West Quay Shopping Centre and located within close proximity of City College Southampton. The subject demise comprises a ground floor sales area suitable for a range of occupiers.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

31/10/2025
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More details for 173 Shirley Road, Southampton - Retail to Rent

173 Shirley Road

Southampton, SO15 3FG

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,750 pa
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D

Southampton Retail to Rent

The building, which we understand was constructed during the early part of the twentieth century, provides a well-proportioned front retail / office unit currently used as a Recruitment Sales Office, together with a middle sales area, in addition to a rear storage area, kitchenette and adjoining covered storage. The unit has in recent years been the subject of general refurbishment and is in excellent decorative order, having been superficially well maintained. There is Forecourt parking for 2 cars, plus we understand additional parking to the rear. These attractive and prominent ground floor premises are conveniently located close to the busy Foyes Corner, and therefore is close to a variety of retailers including the Cooperative convenience store, Tax Consultants, Solicitors, Off Licences, Hardware shops a Butcher and similar and such like. Access to the M27 (Junction 3) is within about a mile and a half allowing quick and easy access to all parts of the Solent region and further a-field via the M3 and the national motorway network. Eastleigh Parkway railway station (London Waterloo – 65 minutes) is close to junction 5 of the M27, as is adjoining Southampton Airport for national and continental destinations.

Contact:

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

16/10/2025
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More details for 245-247 Portswood Rd, Southampton - Retail to Rent

245-247 Portswood Rd

Southampton, SO17 2NG

  • Retail to Let
  • £69,500 pa
  • 4,851 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Commuter Rail

Southampton Retail to Rent

The premises are located within the popular suburbs of Southampton between Sainbury's and Waitrose with other notable occupiers including Costa, Boots, Subway, Card Factory and Superdrug. Southampton's main University Campus and Avenue Campus are within ½ mile. The University has approximately 25,000 students.

Contacts:

SHW LLP

Smith Price RRG

Date on Market:

13/10/2025
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More details for 56 Shirley High St, Southampton - Retail to Rent

56 Shirley High St

Southampton, SO15 3NF

  • Retail to Let
  • £21,000 pa
  • 666 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Kitchen

Southampton Retail to Rent

Shirley is a busy mixed commercial and residential suburb of Southampton, approximately 1.5 miles north of the City Centre and 3.5 miles south east of Junction 3 of the M27 motorway. Southampton is the largest City and principal commercial centre in Hampshire along the South Coast, situated 75 miles south west of London and 19 miles north west of Portsmouth. Previously used as a high quality jewellery shop, the premises consists of well presented retail space at the front of the property. To the rear of the property, there is a separate office/store room, kitchen and WC facilities. Additional benefits include rear access, and a basement level suitable for storage.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

07/10/2025
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More details for Pylewell Rd, Southampton - Retail to Rent

Pylewell Rd

Southampton, SO45 6AP

  • Retail to Let
  • £14,750 pa
  • 568 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Air Conditioning

Southampton Retail to Rent - Hythe, Hampshire

The property comprises a lock up shop. The shop has been partitioned to create a separate treatment room which could be removed if not required. The shop has a laminate floor and suspended ceiling together with an aluminium shop front. There are two staff rooms/kitchens. The property is located in the centre of Hythe, the principal town located on the eastern side of The New Forest and on the western side of Southampton Water benefiting from a large residential catchment covering the whole of the Waterside parishes. Hythe benefits from a market each Tuesday. The property is located in a pedestrianised precinct, accessed off The Marsh where various banks and estate agents are represented, which links The Marsh with Pylewell Road. The property is a short walking distance from Hythe ferry which connects to Southampton city centre. The property is also close to Waitrose, The Post Office and other main retailers. There is on-street car parking close by in The Marsh and also in School Road. Various public car parks serve the town centre, all of which are close-by. The property is close to Hythe library and job-centre and next to Jane Blundell florist and Dancewise dance studio and Room 13 fitness and development gym. The property is also opposite a veterinary surgery.

Contact:

Pullen Associates Ltd

Date on Market:

16/06/2025
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More details for 4 Ocean Way, Southampton - Retail to Rent

4 Ocean Way

Southampton, SO14 3TJ

  • Retail to Let
  • 33,138 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Kitchen
  • Waterfront

Southampton Retail to Rent

The setting offers a unique blend of lifestyle and business, with strong connectivity to Southampton city centre, excellent public transport links, and nearby parking facilities. This well-established waterfront destination attracts year-round activity and is home to a growing number of corporate occupiers and leisure operators, making it an ideal location for a wide range of commercial uses. The Landlord holds a significant number of parking spaces within Ocean Village, a proportion of which can be made available subject to separate negotiation.

Contact:

Lambert Smith Hampton

Date on Market:

07/10/2025
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More details for 96 Harbour Parade, Southampton - Retail to Rent

Unit 1-3, Harbour Parade, Southampton - 96 Harbour Parade

Southampton, SO15 1BA

  • Retail to Let
  • 3,730 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Restaurant

Southampton Retail to Rent

3,730 sq ft prominent ground floor, former convenience store, available immediately with vacant possession. The property benefits from 8 demised car parking spaces to the rear. Suitable for a range of uses (Subject to Planning). Immediately adjacent to West Quay Shopping Centre, West Quay Retail Park and IKEA. Harbour Parade connects Southampton's prime retailing pitches with the A33, West Quay Road.

Contact:

Curson Sowerby Partners LLP

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

23/05/2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Southampton

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in Southampton?
There are currently 27 Shops & Retail Units available to let near Southampton. These listings feature a variety of retail unit types, with an average size of 2,661 sq ft. The largest size available to rent is 33,138 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Southampton make it an ideal location for businesses to find a suitable Shop or Retail Unit to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a Shop or Retail Unit in Southampton?
The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in Southampton is about £19 per sq ft. Factors such as location, footfall, building condition, nearby retailers, and lease terms all affect rent levels.
What is the largest Shops & Retail Units available to rent in Southampton?
The largest Shop or Retail Unit available to rent is 33,138 sq ft and the smallest is 200 sq ft. The average size of Shop or Retail Unit available to rent in Southampton is approximately 2,661 sq ft.
What use class do Southampton shops to rent fall under?
Retail properties generally fall under Use Class E (formerly A1), which includes shops, showrooms, cafes, hairdressers, and some financial services. This offers flexibility for occupiers, but always confirm local planning rules with the local authority.
What types of retail units are available in Southampton?
Retail spaces available range from high street shops, corner units, and parade shops to shopping centre units, kiosks, and destination retail in leisure or outlet parks. Units vary in size, frontage, and footfall exposure.
What should I consider before renting a retail unit?
Key considerations include location, target customer base, footfall, frontage, accessibility, loading/delivery access, planning use, lease flexibility, and nearby occupiers. It’s also essential to factor in service charges, business rates, and fit-out costs.
What is typically included in a retail lease?
A standard lease outlines rent, term length, service charges, repair obligations, permitted use, and break clauses. Most leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), meaning the tenant is responsible for upkeep and insurance costs unless negotiated otherwise.
Do I need planning permission to change the use of a shop?
Possibly. Many retail properties now fall under Use Class E, which allows greater flexibility. However, if you're changing to a takeaway (sui generis), clinic, or residential, planning permission may be required. Always check with the local planning authority.
Are business rates included in shop rents?
No. Business rates are a separate cost, unless the lease is all-inclusive. Small businesses may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR), which can significantly reduce or eliminate rates payable depending on the property's rateable value.
Can I sublet or assign my retail lease?
This depends on your lease terms. Some agreements allow subletting or lease assignment with the landlord’s consent. It’s important to confirm this upfront if flexibility is a priority for your business.
How do I find the right retail unit in Southampton?
Start by browsing online commercial platforms like LoopNet. Define your budget, preferred location, unit size, and target market. It can also help to speak with a local commercial agent who understands Southampton's retail landscape.

Find More Shops & Retail Units to Rent in and Near to Southampton on LoopNet

Retail and shop space to rent in Southampton is available across a wide variety of high-traffic areas. Westquay Shopping Centre is a major retail destination for national brands, while Above Bar Street, Bargate, and East Street cater to both chain and independent retailers. Neighbourhood centres in Portswood, Shirley and Bitterne provide strong local trade. With a large student population, cruise tourism and ongoing city centre regeneration, Southampton offers steady demand and footfall for a range of retail uses.

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