Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Southern Fringe (London)

London Retail to Rent - Newington, Southwark

136-142 New Kent Road is a brand new development on the south side of New Kent Road, opposite the junction with Harper Road in the heart of Elephant and Castle in the London Borough of Southwark. Elephant and Castle has undergone a significant amount of redevelopment over the past few years, focused on Elephant Park and the old Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, both of which are a few minutes walk to the west and will provide around 4,000 new homes when complete, with around half of those proposed homes already completed along with a significant number of new retail and leisure units. Elephant and Castle Station (Bakerloo and Northern Lines and Mainline services) is 10 minutes walk to the west, there are also numerous bus routes serving the area.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

16/01/2025

London Retail to Rent - Nunhead

Located at the prominent junction of Rye Lane, Copeland Road, and Heaton Road, within a mixed-use development, this property enjoys excellent connectivity. Queens Road is about half a mile to the north, while the South Circular is approximately 2.5 miles south, leading into Forest Hill. The surrounding area features a diverse mix of national retailers, including Tesco, and Ladbrokes next door, alongside independent businesses and sole traders. This busy high street also provides direct access into Peckham Rye Station on the Overground line which is situated 0.3 miles away.

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Lee

The subject premises are located on the Southern Side, Eastern end of Lee High Road (A20) approximately 200 yards with its Junction with Lee Road (B212) and Burnt Ash Road (A2212). This is a secondary retail location, with a high volume of passing vehicular traffic. There is a Sainsburys Supermarket within 300 yards and Lewisham Town Centre with its range of retail, restaurant and leisure facilities being approximately 1 mile away, accessed directly via Lee High Road. The area is well served by transport links, with both Lee and Blackheath Railway stations being approximately a mile away. There are numerous bus routes serving the area and both the A2 and A20 being close by.

Date on Market:

27/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Earlsfield

Date on Market:

27/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Clapham

Situated in the heart of Clapham, a well established and vibrant South West London district. The property is positioned just off Clapham High Street, providing immediate access to a wide range of cafés, restaurants, gyms and retail amenities. Clapham Common and Clapham North Underground stations (Northern Line) are both within easy walking distance, offering direct access to the City and West End, while numerous bus routes serve the surrounding area. The location benefits from excellent connectivity and a strong local amenity base, making it a popular destination for creative, media and professional occupiers.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Clapham

Property comprising two ground floor lock-up shops with three floors (one with D1 use) of offices over.

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - South West London

22 Putney High Street offers a prominently positioned, fully fitted restaurant arranged over the ground floor and basement of an attractive period building. Formerly occupied by well-known operators, the unit provides an inviting dining environment with parquet flooring, characterful exposed brickwork, a feature roof light bringing natural daylight to the rear, and extensive kitchen and prep facilities. The property benefits from gas, 3-phase power, extraction, air-conditioning, cold storage, office space, and WCs, along with existing licensing permissions. With strong frontages to both Putney High Street and Weimar Street, it delivers excellent visibility and customer flow potential.

Date on Market:

20/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Earlsfield

Prominently located on Garratt Lane, a well established commercial thoroughfare connecting Tooting and Wandsworth, the property benefits from high levels of passing traffic and footfall. Earlsfield station is within easy reach, with AFC Wimbledon close by, helping drive local activity. Pay and display parking is available directly outside, supporting convenient short stay trade. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Enterprise Rent A Car and a variety of independent retailers.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Clapham

The subject premises occupy a prominent corner position on Clapham High Street, a vibrant and high footfall retail and leisure destination. The location benefits from excellent visibility and is just a few minutes’ walk from both Clapham North underground and Clapham High Street overground station. Clapham is an affluent South London location, supported by high residential values with strong retail and restaurant spend. Whilst the area still benefits from a well-established food and beverage scene that drives consistent trade throughout the week and at weekends, the High Street is in the midst of a transition, with the arrival of M&S Food, 1Rebel, Vision Express, Holland & Barrett, Townhouse and a mix of independent coffee, fitness and lifestyle brands. This repositioning caters to the local demographic and ensures that the High Street can thrive throughout the week at all times of day. This feeds through toward Clapham Common where recent openings include Rudy’s Pizza, Lina Stores and Berbere.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Kennington, Lambeth

Prime location on a busy parade, with excellent street visibility. Close to Oval Underground Station.

Date on Market:

18/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Balham

47–51 Balham High Road is a prominently positioned ground-floor commercial building located at the junction of Balham High Road and Old Devonshire Road. The property benefits from strong visibility along this busy retail stretch, surrounded by established national retailers and excellent local amenities. Situated just moments from Balham Station, it offers immediate access to both Northern Line and National Rail services, making it a highly accessible and well-connected location.

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

12/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - South East London

The premises occupy a prime trading location in Deptford High Street almost directly opposite the train station entrance. Multiple occupiers adjacent and nearby include Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Costa Coffee amongst many well-established independent

Date on Market:

05/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Lee

The premises are located in Brightfield Road, at its junction with the eastern end of Lee High Road, within 200 yds of its busy junction with Lee Road, Eltham Road and Burnt Ash Road. The Major town centre of Lewisham is approximately 1 mile to the West and the affluent Blackheath village approximately ½ mile to the north. The area is anchored by a Sainsburys supermarket. The immediate surrounding area is to see considerable investment, with the new Leegate Centre to be fully online by 2029/30 offering a range of new commercial and residential premises. The area is well served by transport, with numerous bus routes passing by and both Blackheath and Lee train stations both being within a mile.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Lower Sydenham

Situated in a thriving commercial area, it is surrounded by popular shops, cafés, and local amenities, attracting a diverse customer base. With excellent transport links nearby, including Sydenham Overground stations, this is a fantastic opportunity for businesses looking to establish a strong presence in a high-demand location.

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

London Retail to Rent - Bell Green, Lewisham

Date on Market:

26/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - South East London

The property is positioned at the northern end of Deptford High Street, at the prominent junction with Creek Road and Evelyn Street, benefitting from strong visibility and heavy daily passing traffic. Deptford High Street is a well-established and vibrant trading location, recognised for its diverse retail mix and strong local character, and has been highlighted as one of London’s most dynamic high streets, supporting consistent occupier demand.

Date on Market:

24/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Battersea

The property is located on St John’s Hill in South Battersea. Clapham Junction Station (South Western Railway and Northern Line) is located very close. There are also multiple bus routes providing transportation from across wider London and access to the A3 is 1.2 miles away which leads to the M25.

Date on Market:

26/03/2025

London Retail to Rent - Battersea

Positioned on one of Clapham Junction’s busiest retail stretches, this double-fronted ground-floor unit provides an exceptional opportunity for occupiers seeking strong visibility and consistent customer traffic. The property forms part of a vibrant commercial parade anchored by high-profile retailers such as M&S, Waitrose, Boots and JD Sports, attracting a broad customer base throughout the day. With 1,694.9 sq ft of versatile accommodation, the unit is well-suited to a range of retail formats and benefits from a new effective FRI lease with a rent review at year five.

Date on Market:

12/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Peckham

Peckham Rye is renowned for its dynamic atmosphere, diverse culinary scene, and strong levels of consistent footfall throughout the day and evening. The area attracts a steady mix of local residents, professionals, and visitors, making it a prime destination for both dine-in and takeaway trade.

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Peckham

The property is located on Peckham High Street close to its junction with Mission Place. The building is comprised of 4 stories with the upper 3 stories occupied by a Travelodge hotel. At the end of the ground floor is Peckham Post Office. This location benefits from heavy pedestrian footfall and traffic flow with many bus routes passing through the busy hub of Peckham, and Peckham Rye overground station within half a mile.

Date on Market:

17/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Blackheath Park

The property comprises a building arranged over five floors offering retail accommodation on the ground floor and 56 flats/4 floors of residential space (includeing two new floors added) on the upper levels. The property has undergone a redevelopment in 2015/2016, while retaining the orginal facade. The property is located on the north-eastern side of Lewisham High Street at its junction with Lee Bridge. Lewisham Railway and DLR Station is within walking distance from the subject property and provides excellent links to the rest of London with direct mainline services into London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Victoria.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Brixton

The arches are conveniently located 1 minute walk from Brixton station

Date on Market:

09/02/2026

London Retail to Rent - Peckham

The property is a ground-floor Class E premises of approximately 920 sq ft, prominently located on Peckham High Street near the junction with Rye Lane, benefitting from strong visibility and steady pedestrian flow. Surrounded by a mix of national operators such as Costa Coffee, Nando’s, NatWest and Subway alongside well-established independents, the unit sits within a dynamic and evolving retail stretch close to Peckham Rye Station and the forthcoming Aylesham Centre redevelopment. Its position offers excellent prominence within a thriving local commercial hub.

Date on Market:

04/02/2026