Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Southampton

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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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407 Millbrook Rd

Southampton, SO15 0JZ

Retail to Let
£39,000 pa
787 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Southampton Retail to Rent

407 Millbrook Road comprises a commercial property situated on a well-established arterial route on the western side of Southampton, forming part of the Millbrook corridor. Approached at the end of a parade of well-established retail units and adjoining a small Halfords outlet, the depot is prominently located, benefitting from secure fenced screening and electrically operated automatic gates. There is a double portacabin which provides excellent an office sales area, kitchenette and toilet. The is sufficient parking / display area for 30 / 35 cars, in our opinion. This prominent former car sales site is located on the north side of the busy Millbrook Road West arterial route adjoining Whitehouse Gardens, and therefore between the junctions of St George’s Avenue and Regents Park Road. Southampton City Centre - for the Docks, Ocan Village, West Quay Shopping Centre and the Law Courts is within an easy driving distance. The M.27 motorway (junction 3) is close by thus allowing easy access to all parts of the Solent Region and further afield via the national motorway network. Southampton Airport and Eastleigh Parkway mainline railway station is just off junction 5 of the M.27.

Contacts:

Heritage Property Southern LTD T/A Landco

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

20/04/2026

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15-18 Canute Rd

Southampton, SO14 3FJ

Retail to Let
£29,500 - £32,500 pa
1,390 - 3,365 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Southampton Retail to Rent

Prominently located and adjoining traffic lights at the junctions of Canute Road and Royal Crescent Road in the very heart of Ocean Village, these two units will appeal to several differing businesses to serve this popular and affluent central Southampton waterside location. This is an opportunity to acquire one (or both) adjoining retail, office or leisure (Class E) units, all being beneath this modern 7 storey block of flats known as Royal Crescent Apartments. This is a highly visible and busy location situated at the junction of Canute Road and Royal Crescent Road in the very heart of Ocean Village. There are several new developments closeby including blocks of flats, modern office buildings, restaurants, a convenience store, in addition to Southampton Yacht Club. Access to the M.27 (motorway junctions 3 or 5) is within about a short 15-minute driving distance allowing quick and easy access to all parts of the Solent region and the M.3 and further a-field via the national motorway network. Southampton airport and Southampton Parkway rail station (London Waterloo within 65 minutes) is also close to junction 5 of the M.27.

Contact:

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

06/05/2026

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1 Manor Farm Rd

Southampton, SO18 1NN

Retail to Let
£40,000 pa
1,959 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C

Southampton Retail to Rent

A semi-detached former bank premises arranged over two floors above street level. The property is of mainly brick construction with timber frame extensions at first floor all under multiple flat roofs. The property benefits from entry points located to the front main street and two opposing side passageways. At ground floor is an open plan “hall” which leads to a secondary room to the rear with a bar counter, accessible WC and cloakroom. The first floor is accessible via an internal staircase and provides two sets of WCs, office and storage. In addition there is a private enclosed terrace extending to approximately 484 sqft (45 sqm). The property is located in the Bitterne Park suburb on the banks of the River Itchen, approximately 2.6 miles north-east of Southampton City Centre and 1.0 mile east of Portswood. The property benefits from a prominent position at the merging point of Manor Farm Road and Cobden Avenue at Bitterne Park Triangle close to Cobden Bridge. Junction 5 (M27) is 2.1 miles to the north and Bitterne train station is 0.6 miles to the south. The area is well connected to the eastern suburbs including Hedge End and Botley. The immediate area comprises a mix of commercial retail parades and densely populated residential.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

30/04/2026

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More details for 61 Test Lane, Southampton - Retail to Rent

The Anchor - 61 Test Lane

Southampton, SO16 9BH

Retail to Let
£20,000 pa
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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16-20 Brunswick Pl

Southampton, SO15 2AQ

Retail to Let
£35,000 pa
2,343 sq ft

Energy Performance: E
Security System
Controlled Access
DDA Compliant
Kitchen

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.

Contact:

Savills

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

19/08/2025

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More details for Weston St, Southampton - Retail to Rent

Sainsbury's - Weston St

Southampton, SO16 8HY

Retail to Let
£45,000 pa
3,881 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C

Southampton Retail to Rent

The premises consist of a ground floor lockup shop with rear servicing. it is located withing Lordshill District Centre which is a dominant community hub anchored by Sainsbury's and consists of a library, health centre and c.500 space car park. Occupiers include Starbucks, Sue Ryder, Buzz Bingo, Lordshill Pharmacy and Coral.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

21/02/2025

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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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18A Upper Banister St

Southampton, SO15 2EF

Retail to Let
£50,000 pa
1,358 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Smoke Detector

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property is situated on Upper Bannister Street, immediately off Bedford Place, one of Southampton's most popular and established food, drink and leisure destinations. Bedford Place is well known for its strong concentration of restaurants, bars, cafés and late-night operators, attracting trade from the city centre, nearby offices, students and the wider residential catchment.

Contact:

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

24/06/2026

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405 Shirley Rd

Southampton, SO15 3JD

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

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Smoke Detector

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property is prominently positioned on Shirley Road, a busy and well-established commercial route serving the western side of Southampton. Nearby occupiers include Wetherspoons, Cash Converters and Peter Cooper, with the wider area comprising a mix of national, regional and independent businesses.

Contact:

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

22/06/2026

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More details for 8-18 Hanover Buildings, Southampton - Retail to Rent

Hanover House - 8-18 Hanover Buildings

Southampton, SO14 1JH

Retail to Let
£60,000 pa
1,859 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Air Conditioning
Restaurant

Southampton Retail to Rent

The property comprises a mixed-use building of concrete-frame construction with red brick elevations arranged over five floors. The property offers retail space on basement, ground and first floors with residential accommodation on the upper levels. The property is located on the main pedestrian route between the West Quay Shopping Centre and other retail stores, and is within walking distance of Southampton Central Railway Station.

Contacts:

LCP

Flude Property Consultants

Date on Market:

22/05/2026

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25 Victoria Rd

Southampton, SO19 9DY

Retail to Let
£20,000 pa
1,005 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Suspended Ceilings
Commuter Rail
Private Toilets

Southampton Retail to Rent

Victoria Road forms part of the main shopping area of Woolston, on the eastern side of Southampton. Centenary Quay is close by, with Southampton city centre approximately 1.5 miles away and Southampton Central railway station around 2 miles distant. Woolston railway station is also within a short walk. Local occupiers include Superdrug, Co-op and Greggs Outlet, together with a range of other retailers, cafes and service-based businesses.

Contact:

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

01/05/2026

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45-47 Commercial Rd

Totton, SO40 3AH

Retail to Let
£22,500 pa
1,870 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D
Suspended Ceilings

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.

Contact:

Trinity Rose Commercial

Date on Market:

16/02/2026

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2A Lower New Rd

Southampton, SO30 3FL

Retail to Let
£22,500 pa
1,054 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Suspended Ceilings

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.

Contact:

Flude Property Consultants

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

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Crosshouse Rd

Southampton, SO14 5GZ

Retail to Let
£15,000 pa
1,047 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Air Conditioning
Security System

Southampton Retail to Rent

A well-presented ground floor office unit located within the established Crosshouse Centre, offering a flexible and modern workspace suitable for a variety of business uses. The property has been thoughtfully interior designed to maximise space, creating a practical layout with dedicated working areas and informal breakout spaces. The contemporary finish makes it ideal for occupiers seeking a professional environment that is ready for immediate occupation. Conveniently positioned with good access to local amenities and transport links, this office space offers an excellent opportunity for businesses looking for a functional and adaptable base in Southampton.

Contact:

Trafalgar Property Consultants

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

06/02/2026

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Southampton

How many retail properties are currently available in Southampton?

There are currently 26 retail properties available. Sizes range from 226 sq ft to 3,881 sq ft, with an average size of 1,631 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 Southampton?

Average asking rents are around £18 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 226 sq ft to 3,881 sq ft, with an average size of 1,631 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.

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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