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Retail property to let in York, 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 3 Lord Mayors Walk, York - Retail to Rent

3 Lord Mayors Walk

York, YO31 7HB

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Smoke Detector

York Retail to Rent

An attractive ground floor retail unit occupying a prominent position on Lord Mayor’s Walk, just outside York’s historic city walls. The property benefits from excellent visibility and strong passing footfall along this well-used route linking the city centre with surrounding residential areas. The accommodation extends to approximately 215 sq ft and is presented to a high standard, currently configured as a barbering premises with a modern and stylish fit-out. Internally, the unit provides a well-designed retail space with contemporary finishes, feature lighting, and an appealing trading environment ready for immediate occupation. The property would suit a range of uses(subject to the necessary consents), particularly within the hair, beauty, or specialist retail sectors, offering an excellent opportunity for an occupier seeking a characterful yet modern space in a prime edge-of-centre location.

Contact:

Feather Smailes & Scales LLP

Date on Market:

27/04/2026
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More details for 4-6 Parliament St, York - Retail to Rent

4-6 Parliament St

York, YO1 8SE

  • Retail to Let
  • £150,000 pa
  • 3,552 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System

York Retail to Rent

York is a historic Cathedral city in North Yorkshire with an affluent primary retail catchment of 488,000 and attracts 8.9m visitors a year. The city boasts some of the UK’s top tourist attractions including York Minster, The Castle Museum, The Jorvick Centre, National Railway Museum and The Shambles.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

02/07/2025
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More details for 60 York Rd, York - Retail to Rent

60 York Rd

York, YO43 3EE

  • Retail to Let
  • £31,500 pa
  • 1,606 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

York Retail to Rent - Market Weighton

Modern ground floor premises with extensive parking to the front. Located adjacent to the A1079 to the west of Market Weighton, East Yorkshire circa twenty miles west of Hull and 20 miles east of York. The premises are laid out with various smaller and larger rooms and extends to 149.20 sq m (1,606 sq ft). The premises have double glazing, gas central heating and an intruder alarm. The premises would be suitable for various uses under an Employment (E) planning use subject to planning permission if required.

Contact:

Topham Larard Commercial

Date on Market:

13/03/2025
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More details for 43 Market Pl, York - Retail to Rent

43 Market Pl

York, YO43 3AJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,500 pa
  • 708 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

York Retail to Rent - Market Weighton

Double fronted retail premises located in a prime position in the centre of Market Weighton. Market Weighton has a population of circa 6,500 being situated circa 20 miles west of Hull and 20 miles south east of York . The central area comprises a mix of national tenants including a Tesco Supermarket, Morrisons convenience store , Coral Bookmakers and Coopland Bakery with many local independent traders. The premises are in a prime position adjacent to the Morrisons store.

Contact:

Topham Larard Commercial

Date on Market:

02/01/2025
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More details for Station Rd, York - Retail to Rent

York Railway Station - Station Rd

York, YO24 1AB

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 150 - 314 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

York Retail to Rent

The Grade II* listed Victorian station is located on the outskirts of the city centre, adjacent to The Principal Hotel, the National Railway Museum, and Hudson House office and mixed-use development. Nearby occupiers include WHSmith, Starbucks, Costa, Pret A Manger, Burger King, AMT Coffee, two bars, West Cornwall Pasty Co, York Tap, and Sainsbury’s.

Contact:

Lambert Smith Hampton

Date on Market:

25/06/2026
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More details for 28 Back Swinegate, York - Retail to Rent

28 Back Swinegate

York, YO1 8AD

  • Retail to Let
  • £14,000 pa
  • 289 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

York Retail to Rent

The property is located on Back Swinegate in the popular Swinegate quarter in the heart of York city centre. The Swinegate quarter offers a mix of retail and food and drink operators and therefore attracts both local residents and tourists alike. Other nearby occupiers include Slug & Lettuce, Luxury Ice Cream Company, Mulberry, Heppni, Savvy Baker and Browns department store.

Contact:

City of York Council

Date on Market:

16/06/2026
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More details for 51 Moorcroft Rd, York - Retail to Rent

51 Moorcroft Rd

York, YO24 2RQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £37,500 pa
  • 2,523 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector

York Retail to Rent

The property forms an end-of-terrace retail unit within a well-patronised local shopping parade in the established residential suburb of Woodthorpe, approximately 2.5 miles west of York city centre. Surrounding occupiers include a mix of neighbourhood retail and service uses, creating a strong local destination. The building benefits from a prominent frontage, rear service access and staff parking, and has historically traded as a convenience supermarket serving the immediate catchment.

Contact:

John R Hornsby Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

19/05/2026
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More details for 142-144 Micklegate, York - Retail to Rent

142-144 Micklegate

York, YO1 6JX

  • Retail to Let
  • £26,000 pa
  • 705 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

York Retail to Rent

Situated in one of York's most coveted retail addresses, this exceptional property occupies a prominent position on Micklegate, with a striking outlook over the historic Bar and City Walls adjacent to the prestigious Hudson Quarter development. The immediate vicinity is home to an established collection of independent and destination-led operators, including Skosh, Lucious Books and Partisan, creating a vibrant trading environment. Description The ground floor premises is part of a distinguished three-storey building of traditional brick construction, from the late 17th century and crowned by a characterful pitched pantile roof. The property benefits from an impressive double frontage, offering excellent retail display and significant street presence on one of York's most prominent thoroughfares. The historic fabric of the building lends an authenticity and architectural character that is increasingly sought after by premium retail and lifestyle brands seeking a point of difference from modern high street units.

Contact:

Stapleton Waterhouse

Date on Market:

16/04/2026
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More details for 12 Colliergate, York - Retail to Rent

12 Colliergate

York, YO1 8BP

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,500 pa
  • 794 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Display Window
  • Smoke Detector

York Retail to Rent

Refurbished in recent years, a City Centre unit on ground, first and second floors The existing planning approval covers the current beauty use. Colliergate is a popular secondary street with the well-known Barnitts Department Store and a range of other established businesses. It also forms a busy route into the City from Car Parks/Bus Stops in Stonebow and also from Fossgate with its wide variety of food and drink outlets. The unit’s current energy efficiency rating is ‘C’ (75).

Contact:

Blacks Property Consultants

Date on Market:

07/04/2026
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More details for 24 Toft Green, York - Retail to Rent

24 Toft Green

York, YO1 6JT

  • Retail to Let
  • £36,000 pa
  • 2,175 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

York Retail to Rent

This property is located located in a highly desirable area of Toft Green. near the Hudson Quarter, less than a 5 minute walk of Nunnery Lane Car Park, City of York Council Offices and York City Centre. In the immediate area are well-known occupiers such as Sainsbury’s, The Grand Hotel, Partisan, and several professional businesses in real estate, planning, and architecture. The property is a 5 minute walk to York Railway Station and within easy access of the A64.

Contact:

Stapleton Waterhouse

Date on Market:

11/03/2026
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More details for 47-49 Nunnery Ln, York - Retail to Rent

The Victoria Vaults - 47-49 Nunnery Ln

York, YO23 1AB

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 1,678 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Private Toilets

York Retail to Rent

Victoria Vaults occupies the ground floor of an attractive end-terrace brick property situated just outside the York city walls on Nunnery Lane. The location benefits from strong footfall, nearby residential density and easy access to Bishopthorpe Road and the main retail areas. The unit consists of an open trading space with ancillary areas and a rear yard, making it highly suitable for hospitality and leisure uses.

Contact:

Barry Crux & Co

Date on Market:

02/03/2026
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More details for 35-37 Coney St, York - Retail to Rent

35-37 Coney St

York, YO1 9QL

  • Retail to Let
  • £80,000 pa
  • 1,926 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Commuter Rail
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Controlled Access
  • Display Window
  • Smoke Detector

York Retail to Rent

Situated in a prime position on York’s main retail artery, the property at 35 Coney Street provides excellent visibility and consistent footfall. The unit is arranged over ground and basement floors, offering a sizable and adaptable layout ideal for a variety of retail uses. The surrounding area hosts a diverse mix of leading high-street brands, cafés and independent retailers, reinforcing its status as one of York’s strongest commercial locations.

Contacts:

TW Keil

Central Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

27/02/2026
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More details for 16-18 Coney St, York - Retail to Rent

16-18 Coney St

York, YO1 9ND

  • Retail to Let
  • £50,000 pa
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Private Toilets

York Retail to Rent

York is one of the most popular cities in the country with annual visitor numbers in excess of 6 million. Coney St is the main shopping street in York and accommodates a wide variety of national multiples as well as restaurants and cafes. The building occupies a particularly prominent location with a return frontage to New St.

Contact:

Briggs Burley

Date on Market:

18/12/2025
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More details for 11 Lendal, York - Retail to Rent

Lendal House - 11 Lendal

York, YO1 8AQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £67,500 pa
  • 3,200 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

York Retail to Rent

Lendal House comprises an impressive Grade II Listed stand alone building which from the central entrance provides 2 open plan wings of floor space either side of a grand central staircase leading to 2 further upper levels of accommodation and ancillary storage made up of a series of rooms off the buildings central core. WC & staff facilities are located at first floor level.

Contact:

Carter Towler

Date on Market:

11/12/2025
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More details for Murton Ln, York - Retail to Rent

Murton Ln

York, YO19 5UQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,500 pa
  • 1,237 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

York Retail to Rent - York Fringe

The property is a former dining pub of traditional construction, occupying the ground floor of what was originally two properties. Internally the ground floor is laid out to provide a main bar area with side bars and snug together with store room, beer ‘cellar’ and catering kitchen. The property has a number of features including solid fuel burner, fireplaces, exposed brick finishes and timber beams. The main bar has a good sized serving area with fixtures and fittings in keeping with its former pub use. There are a number of items of furniture that can also be offered if required. This property is situated in the pleasant village of Murton on the outskirts of the city of York. Murton is accessed from Murton Lane, the link road between the village and the A166 Stamford Bridge Road close to its junction with the A1079 into York and the A64 by-pass east of York. The property therefore has good road connections to the local and regional road network, including the A1(M). There is a regular local bus service with stops nearby. The property is situated within a short drive of both Osbaldwick and Dunnington villages, where there are established industrial parks and which offer a number of amenities, including shops, pubs and cafes. The extensive retail and leisure facilities of Monks Cross can be reached in approximately 10 minutes.

Contact:

McBeath Property Consultants Ltd

Date on Market:

10/12/2024
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More details for 248 Fulford Rd, York - Retail to Rent

248 Fulford Rd

York, YO10 4PA

  • Retail to Let
  • 5,040 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
  • Wheelchair Accessible

York Retail to Rent

The property comprises a masonry retail building constructed and built out as a supermarket, providing a large open-plan sales area with associated ancillary accommodation. The unit is arranged predominantly at ground floor and is suited to continued supermarket, retail, or alternative commercial use (subject to any necessary consents). The property occupies a prominent position on Fulford Road.

Contact:

Briggs Burley

Date on Market:

07/04/2026
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More details for 8 Davygate, York - Retail to Rent

8 Davygate

York, YO1 8RJ

  • Retail to Let
  • 6,000 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Commuter Rail

York Retail to Rent

Nestled among a plethora of high-end retailers, 8 Davygate forms part of York's most prestigious retail block, bookended by Rolex and the iconic Bettys Café. This prime retail pitch occupies a prominent position within the historic Davygate, situated between St Sampson's Square and St Helen's Square. Anchored between Breitling Boutique and Mappin & Webb Showroom, 8 Davygate offers an unmissable opportunity for a new tenant to occupy this vibrant street, complementing the existing tenant mix. With double frontage extending to 16.3 metres, additional basement sales/storage, and unmatched footfall generated from being situated in the heart of the city, 8 Davygate is the ideal new destination for your business. 8 Davygate is located in the prime retail pitch of York city centre, close to the junction with Stonegate, offering excellent connectivity with the York Mainline Railway Station just a short walk away, serving the city centre. There are also various public car parks within the vicinity for those travelling by car, offering easy and convenient access to York's prime retail area and other city centre amenities.

Contact:

Trafalgar Leisure Ltd

Date on Market:

24/10/2023
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in York

How many retail properties are currently available in York?
There are currently 28 retail properties available. Sizes range from 150 sq ft to 13,483 sq ft, with an average size of 2,106 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 York?
Average asking rents are around £36 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 150 sq ft to 13,483 sq ft, with an average size of 2,106 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.

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