Off Licences For Sale in East Sussex

East Sussex offers a strong mix of coastal tourism, historic towns, and reliable commercial demand. Areas such as Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Lewes attract steady footfall and diverse customer bases. Buyers benefit from a county known for hospitality strength, culture, and opportunities across retail, services, and leisure.

This makes East Sussex an attractive location for buyers seeking off licences for sale, supported by steady local and visitor footfall.

5 Off Licences For Sale in East Sussex


Main Post Office and Quality Off Licence in East Sussex

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Asking Price: £245,000 Turnover: £7,000 Post Office: £105,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, East Sussex. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £105,000 p.a. approx. (including VAT)

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Convenience Store plus Off Licence and Post Office in East Sussex

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Asking Price: £85,000 Turnover: £3,250 Post Office: £36,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, EAST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £3,000 - £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% - 30% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £36,000 p.a. approx. Wholesale newsbill £60 p.w.

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Supermarket and Indian Takeaway in St Leonards-on-Sea

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Asking Price: £100,000 Turnover: £8,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, residential area, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. Wholesale newsbill £180 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PAY POINT £15 per week approx.

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Village Store and Post Office in East Sussex

Asking Price: £189,500 Turnover: £7,250 Post Office: £32,000

Situated in a country town, EAST KENT/SUSSEX BORDERS. The sales currently averages £7,250 p.w. with a Gross profit of 28% approx. POST OFFICE income in the region of £32,000 p.a. approx. Wholesale newsbill £300 p.w.

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Counter Newsagent with Convenience Store in Brighton

Asking Price: £79,500 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. Wholesale newsbill £200 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £50 per week approx. PAY POINT £15 per week approx. PARCEL SEVICES £80 per month approx. InPost £900 per year approx.

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Why Buy an Off Licence?

The independent local Off Licences is growing in popularity; often prices are cheaper than large supermarkets for wines and spirits, you do not have to wait to be served and can grab what you want on the way home.

All Off Licences will already have a premises licence but you will have to obtain a personal licence in order to be able to sell alcohol, this is dealt with via the local council, remember if you or any of your staff sell alcohol to anyone under 18, you will lose your licence, this could be permanently or for a set period in time.

The major plus point is that most of your customers are from 6pm – 10pm, you are selling a product making stock control easy, the EPOS till will also help with the monitoring of stock and staff.

Explore Off Licences for sale across East Sussex, including convenience stores, CTNs, specialist alcohol retailers, and mixed grocery‑and‑off‑licence businesses. Many listings offer clear opportunities to expand product ranges, extend trading hours, or grow local reach, giving buyers room to develop the business and increase revenue.


Testimonial

I bought my Off Licence through Nationwide and was impressed with how quickly they matched me with the right business. After adding new lines and improving the layout, turnover has grown far more than I expected. A smooth, well‑managed experience throughout.
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FAQ

1. What does an Off Licence typically sell?
Off Licences specialise in alcohol for consumption off the premises, alongside convenience goods, tobacco, soft drinks, snacks, and household essentials, as described in the business overview.

2. How profitable are Off Licences?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £5,000 to £20,000, with gross profit margins of 18–25% on alcohol, 5–10% on tobacco, and 25–35% on convenience goods, according to the financial benchmarks.

3. Who are the main customers for Off Licences?
Customers include local residents, commuters, late‑night shoppers, and regular repeat buyers who rely on the shop for alcohol, snacks, and convenience items.

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