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Shops & Retail Units to Rent in the United Kingdom

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

More details for Briggate, Leeds - Retail to Rent

Queens Arcade - Briggate

Leeds, LS1 6LF

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,500 - £30,750 pa
  • 563 - 4,235 sq ft
  • 4 Units Available Now
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More details for Horne Ln, Bedford - Retail to Rent

Harpur Centre - Horne Ln

Bedford, MK40 1TS

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 - £39,500 pa
  • 329 - 32,428 sq ft
  • 8 Units Available Now
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More details for Sherlock St, Birmingham - Retail to Rent

Sherlock Quarter - Sherlock St

Birmingham, B5 6NG

  • Retail to Let
  • £22,500 - £45,000 pa
  • 1,213 - 8,419 sq ft
  • 5 Units Available Now

Birmingham Retail to Rent

Place your business in the UK's second-largest city by joining Southside's eclectic mix of companies contributing to Birmingham's success story. With a unique selection of retail and leisure opportunities, Sherlock Yard will provide 551 beautifully designed one- to three-bedroom homes only 500 metres from the Bullring and Birmingham City Centre. Arranged over six buildings, Sherlock Yard presents over 16,500 square feet of vibrant street-facing commercial units, presenting an exciting opportunity for independent and artisan retailers to become part of this dynamic complex. The commercial units are designed to boost the living experience for residents of the upcoming neighbourhood. The upcoming pedestrianised public square will connect the city centre to the wider Rea Valley Urban Quarter. The centrally located square will feature high-quality landscaping inspired by the site's rich heritage. It will serve as a community hub, interconnected by green spaces for communal and private use. Elevated amenities will sit within double-height spaces featuring a mezzanine packed with social lounges, flexible workspace, a reception, and a resident-only gym. Sherlock Yard is ideally located in Birmingham's thriving Southside District, allowing effortless connections to destinations across the country. It boasts convenient access to major UK motorways, including the M6, just under 4 miles away. Birmingham New Street Station is also within close proximity, offering frequent services nationwide. Birmingham will become Get Living's eighth neighbourhood, underscoring its growing presence with a portfolio exceeding 10,000 homes. Get Living is committed to offering high-quality rental residences in neighbourhoods that foster a sense of community, belonging, and opportunity while delivering financial, environmental, and social value for residents and shareholders.

Contacts:

Get Living

Creative Retail Property Consultants

Date on Market:

06/03/2024

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More details for Queen St, Maidenhead - Retail to Rent

One Maidenhead - Queen St

Maidenhead, SL6 1DP

  • Retail to Let
  • 3,412 - 11,883 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Derby Rd, Ashby De La Zouch - Retail to Rent
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Derby Rd

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 2HF

  • Retail to Let
  • £35,000 pa
  • 1,413 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets

Ashby De La Zouch Retail to Rent - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

3 Derby Road comprises a large mixed-use masonry building. The property fronts Derby Road and has a wide, full-height glazed frontage offering excellent natural light and strong display potential. The property also benefits from an external seating area to the side of the building (as seen in the cover photo). The property has a shared service road for deliveries and a dedicated bin store accessed via the rear of the building. Ashby-de-la-Zouch is an attractive and historic market town in North West Leicestershire, situated approximately 13 miles south of Derby and 17 miles north-west of Leicester, and well-known for its strong community feel, high-quality amenities, and excellent transport links. The town benefits from notable landmarks such as Ashby Castle, St. Helen's Church, and the Bath Grounds, as well as a thriving high street with a mix of national and independent retailers. With a population of around 16,500 and a broad demographic profile, Ashby offers a stable and growing customer base. Its position within the National Forest, proximity to the A42, and reputation as a desirable place to live and work all contribute to its appeal as a strong commercial location. The property is located in a prominent position on Derby Road opposite the Co-op supermarket and a large surface Pay & Display town centre car park.

Contact:

Creative Retail Property Consultants

Date on Market:

09/12/2025

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More details for Hamilton Way, Greenock - Retail to Rent
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Oak Mall Shopping Centre - Hamilton Way

Greenock, PA15 1RQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £2,669 - £19,806 pa
  • 67 - 3,654 sq ft
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More details for 4 Roman Way, Crayford - Retail to Rent
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Crayford Island Retail Park - 4 Roman Way

Crayford, DA1 4FY

  • Retail to Let
  • 4,666 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 162 Camden High St, London - Retail to Rent

162 Camden High St

London, NW1 0NE

  • Retail to Let
  • £170,000 pa
  • 5,179 sq ft
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More details for Station Way W, Aylesbury - Office / Retail to Rent
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Duck Farm Court - Building 1 - Station Way W

Aylesbury, HP20 2SQ

  • Office / Retail to Let
  • 350 - 1,850 sq ft
  • 2 Spaces Available Now
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More details for Nursery Rd, Loughton - Retail to Rent

Former Epping Forest Visitor Centre - Nursery Rd

Loughton, IG10 4AF

  • Retail to Let
  • 1,506 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Loughton Retail to Rent - Epping Forest

The former Epping Forest Visitor Centre occupies a 140-square-metre/1,506-square-foot, single-storey building set within the heart of Epping Forest, one of the UK’s most historic and biologically significant ancient woodlands. Positioned at High Beach, a key visitor hub surrounded by over 8,000 acres of accessible woodland, the site enjoys strong, year-round footfall from walkers, cyclists, runners, riders, families, and day visitors. The property features an enchanting exterior with a charming path directly connected to forest trails. Inside, the vaulted ceilings and skylights foster a vibrant, airy atmosphere with ample room for guest reception, showroom product displays, nature classes, and much more. The City of London Corp. is seeking proposals that are innovative, commercially viable, and demonstrate how the business will complement the Forest, enhance the visitor experience, and support High Beach as an inclusive and welcoming destination. Uses must be accessible, add value to the local community and Forest users, and align with the organization’s long-term vision for the site. Potential uses include food and beverage, outdoor leisure and wellness, and community-focused enterprises. The location benefits from excellent connectivity, attracting visitors from across London, Essex, and the wider commuter belt, with convenient access to the M25 and the A11/A12 corridors, as well as nearby Tube services into Central London. Its natural setting, extensive trail network, and established visitor demand make it an exceptional location for a nature-aligned commercial venture.

Contact:

Knight Frank LLP

Property Type:

Specialist

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

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More details for 58 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock - Retail to Rent
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58 John Finnie St

Kilmarnock, KA1 1BS

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,000 - £12,000 pa
  • 2,768 - 5,768 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Kilmarnock Retail to Rent

58 John Finnie Street presents a unique opportunity to establish a place of business in a major town centre corridor of Kilmarnock with a spacious interior and versatile use cases. A Scots Baronial-style octagonal turret, paired with irreplicable red sandstone brickwork and a slate roof, asserts a grand presence along John Finnie Street. This attractive category ‘B’ listed building comes with Class 11 permission, and the floors are available in whole or in part, affording immense flexibility for new occupants. The subjects comprise a former nightclub/bar occupying the upper two floors. The property is accessed from a main entrance and staircase from John Finnie Street, providing independent access to both first and second floors, accommodating potential independent occupation. Each floor is of an open plan nature and has an independent WC and storage facilities. A rear fire exit provides full access to both floors from the rear. John Finnie Street is a prominent secondary town centre location, with a diverse mix of retail, food, office, and licensed trade uses that generates traffic throughout the day. Access is seamless with on- and off-street car parking available, and Kilmarnock Station only a five-minute walk away. New occupants will also benefit from Kilmarnock’s aggressive regeneration initiatives, as its town centre masterplan recently hit a significant milestone with £3.2 million awarded from Transport Scotland in late 2025. This grant will accelerate the transformation of a former parking garage located just steps from 58 John Finnie Street. The plans include a performance amphitheatre, dining seats adjacent to Foregate Shops, urban benches, green space improvements, and an Active Mobility Hub to promote physical activity, sustainable travel, and help create a safe and welcoming gateway for the town. Become a core element of Kilmarnock’s evolving landscape and create a novel destination at the heart of town by letting 58 John Finnie Street today. Get in touch.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

11/06/2026

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More details for Unit 1 Ocean Road, South Shields - Retail to Rent

Unit 1 Ocean Road

South Shields, NE33 2HT

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 2,713 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Regent St, Swindon - Retail to Rent

The Brunel Shopping Centre - Regent St

Swindon, SN1 1LA

  • Retail to Let
  • 558 - 118,516 sq ft
  • 17 Units Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System

Swindon Retail to Rent

The Brunel Shopping Centre is a dominant retail and leisure destination in Swindon town centre, spanning 500,000 square feet of well-established trading space with over 100 occupiers currently in operation. Anchored by a strong mix of national multiples and popular brands, including Boots, LUSH, Pandora, Holland & Barrett, The Works, Card Factory, Shoezone, and Vision Express, the centre benefits from consistent footfall of around 21.2 million visitors per annum. Ideal for various retail, service, food and beverage, and mixed-use concepts, availabilities range from 558 square feet to a large 56,500-square-foot space, previously occupied by M&S, expanding possibilities for businesses, both big and small. Significant long-term confidence in the location is demonstrated by over £500 million of capital investment into Swindon town centre. Canal Walk forms the primary gateway into the retail core, linking Swindon bus and railway stations directly to the scheme, while Regent Street intersects Canal Walk to create one of the town’s busiest high streets. Havelock Square further strengthens connectivity as the main route between the Granville Street car park and Regent Street. The centre offers a varied retail experience across several distinct zones. Poundland and Iceland reinforce a strong convenience offer, supported by a range of coffee shops that drive daily trade. The Plaza provides a covered two-storey mall environment housing a blend of national retailers and quality independent operators, while The Crossing is a newly created daytime dining and social hub focused on specialist food and beverage brands. Brunel Shopping Centre is further enhanced by major surrounding development, including Wharf Green, a new mixed-use quarter delivering 250 luxury apartments alongside leisure, office and hotel space. An adjoining 750-space car park supports ease of access for shoppers and staff. Serving a primary catchment of approximately 266,800 people within a 15-minute drive and an average household income of £41,000 per annum, the centre is well-positioned to capitalise on continued growth. With 24,000 new homes planned across the wider catchment and further regeneration schemes underway, including Kimmerfields and the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Leisure Centre, the Brunel Shopping Centre represents an attractive and forward-looking location for businesses seeking long-term presence in a thriving town centre environment.

Contact:

FI Property Group

Date on Market:

29/01/2025

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More details for Goodhart Rd, Hull - Retail to Rent

North Point Shopping Centre - Goodhart Rd

Hull, HU7 4EE

  • Retail to Let
  • 295 - 5,169 sq ft
  • 7 Units Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Kitchen

Hull Retail to Rent - Kingston upon Hull

North Point Shopping Centre is an established retail destination offering a practical, well-balanced environment for businesses looking to serve a large residential catchment. Extending to approximately 217,000 square feet, the centre is arranged across 74 retail units, providing a mix of convenience, value retail, food and beverage, and service uses that support regular, everyday footfall. Availabilities start at 295 square feet and range to larger floor plans spanning 1,735 square feet, allowing operators to choose a space that fits their needs. The scheme is anchored by well-known national retailers, including Iceland, Wilko’s, Home Bargains, and Poundland, helping to drive consistent shopper visits and a solid level of customer engagement. Average dwell times exceed one hour, supported by a strong buyer-to-browser conversion rate, reflecting the centre’s role as a key convenience and comparison shopping hub for the area. A programme of community-focused events throughout the year further contributes to steady footfall and repeat visits. Located in Bransholme, approximately 5 miles from the centre of Kingston upon Hull, North Point serves a sizable and established local population, with around 23,000 residents within a 10-minute walk. The wider catchment continues to see steady growth and benefits from significant local spending power, with total grocery expenditure estimated at £208 million. Hull itself has experienced notable investment in recent years and remains an important regional centre following its designation as UK City of Culture in 2017. Additional on-site destinations, including Bransholme Library and the modern Bransholme Health Centre, help reinforce daily visitation and long-term relevance. The centre is also highly accessible, benefitting from strong public transport connections and frequent bus services from Hull city centre, making it a convenient destination for shoppers and staff.

Contact:

FI Property Group

Date on Market:

27/06/2024

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More details for 35 High St, Biggleswade - Retail to Rent

35 High St

Biggleswade, SG18 0JE

  • Retail to Let
  • £70,000 pa
  • 3,149 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 8-16 King Edward St, Perth - Retail to Rent

8-16 King Edward St

Perth, PH1 5UT

  • Retail to Let
  • £13,500 pa
  • 1,684 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 4A Westgate, Ripon - Retail to Rent

4A Westgate

Ripon, HG4 2AT

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,000 pa
  • 1,070 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Kellerdale Ct, Leyburn - Retail to Rent

Market Place - Kellerdale Ct

Leyburn, DL8 5AW

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,000 pa
  • 915 sq ft
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More details for 13 Albion St, Cleckheaton - Retail to Rent

13 Albion St

Cleckheaton, BD19 3JD

  • Retail to Let
  • £8,220 pa
  • 613 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 89-99 Otley Rd, Guiseley - Retail to Rent

89-99 Otley Rd

Guiseley, LS20 8PS

  • Retail to Let
  • £60,000 pa
  • 3,100 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 55 High St, Marlow - Retail to Rent

55 High St

Marlow, SL7 1BA

  • Retail to Let
  • £60,000 pa
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in UK

How many retail properties are currently available in UK?
There are currently 8,250 retail properties available. Sizes range from to , with an average size of. 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 UK?
Average asking rents are around 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 to , with an average size of. 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 the United Kingdom on LoopNet

Retail units to rent in the UK span bustling city centres, suburban high streets, shopping malls, and destination retail parks. From flagship stores on Oxford Street to local shops in market towns and emerging urban areas, the UK retail landscape is diverse and continually evolving. Retailers can find space suited to fashion, food, convenience, leisure, or service-based businesses. With consumer trends driving demand for experiential and community-focused retail, flexible leasing and location strategy are key. Popular locations include Manchester Arndale, Birmingham Bullring, and regional hubs like Leicester, Norwich, and Plymouth. Whether you're a startup, franchisee, or established brand, there’s a retail property to let that aligns with your growth goals.

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