Shops & Retail Units To Rent in SO14

Explore the Latest Available Shops & Retail Units to Rent in SO14

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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80 Above Bar St

Southampton, SO14 7DT

Retail to Let
£68,000 pa
631 - 3,014 sq ft
3 Units Available Now

Air Conditioning
Security System

Southampton Retail to Rent

Located close to the heart of Southampton’s vibrant city centre, this well-presented Class E retail unit offers a prime opportunity for your business. Spread across ground floor and two upper levels, the premises provide a large display frontage, ideal for showcasing products and attracting customers, along with open-plan retail space across ground and first floors, plus ancillary space for storage, meeting rooms and staff areas. Coming to the market for the first time in 10 years, the property is highly versatile and likely to attract businesses from all sectors, be that retail, hospitality or leisure, since it benefits from high footfall and excellent visibility. Whether you're looking to establish your brand or expand your existing business, this property provides the perfect platform for success.

Contact:

Trinity Rose Commercial

Date on Market:

06/10/2025

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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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Shops & Retail Units to rent within 5 miles of SO14

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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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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15-17 Market St

Eastleigh, SO50 5RH

Retail to Let
£55,000 pa
2,150 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Air Conditioning

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.

Contact:

Newton Scott

Date on Market:

11/09/2025

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74 Shirley High St

Southampton, SO15 3NE

Retail to Let
£20,100 pa
1,152 sq ft

Energy Performance: D
Security System

Southampton Retail to Rent

This property comprises a two storey retail building of mason construction, it is located on the high street.

Contact:

Carter Jonas LLP

Date on Market:

11/03/2025

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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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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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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in SO14

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How many Shops & Retail Units listings are available to rent in SO14?

There are currently 3 Shops & Retail Units available to let near SO14. These listings feature a variety of retail unit types, with an average size of. The largest size available to rent is. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in SO14 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 SO14?

The average asking rent for Shop or Retail Unit in SO14 is about 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 SO14?

The largest Shop or Retail Unit available to rent is and the smallest is. The average size of Shop or Retail Unit available to rent in SO14 is approximately.

What use class do SO14 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 SO14?

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 SO14?

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 SO14's retail landscape.

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