Off Licences For Sale in South East

South East England offers a strong mix of prosperous towns, coastal communities, and high‑growth commercial centres. Areas such as Maidstone, Guildford, Crawley, Brighton, and Chichester attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for affluence, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes South East an attractive location for buyers seeking off licences for sale, supported by consistent demand across the area.

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Licensed Delicatessen plus Store in Kent

Asking Price: £160,000 Turnover: £7,200

Situated in a parade, sought after residential area, close to station, KENT. The sales currently averages £7,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 39% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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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.

LeaseholdAccommodation Included

Newsagent & Off Licence in Waterlooville

Asking Price: £578,000 Turnover: £5,200

Detached property, excellent trading position, residential area, NEAR WATERLOOVILLE, Hants. The sales currently averages £5,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx. Wholesale newsbill £1,000 p.w. We are advised the sale year ended 31 March 2025 showed turnover of £220,179 and a G.P. of £85,729

FreeholdAccommodation Included

Old Established Convenience Store and Post Office in Hampshire

Asking Price: £951,000 Turnover: £12,500 Post Office: £48,000

Situated in a small parade, prominent trading position, residential area, close to 3 schools, Hampshire. The sales currently averages GROSS £14,000 - £15,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 33% approx. Wholesale news bill £2,000 p.w. (delivery only). POST OFFICE income in the region of £48,000 p.a. approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £100 per week approx.

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Coffee Shop plus Off Licence in Surrey

Asking Price: £39,500 Turnover: £2,100

Situated sought after locality, office area, SURREY The business is situated in an expanding area. The sales currently averages £2,000 - £2,200 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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Traditional Off Licence in Kent

Asking Price: £29,950 Turnover: £3,750

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, KENT. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £3,000 p.w. - £4,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase in the right hands. We are further advised that the gross profit is in the region of 23%. The business has a free to use ATM machine plus Paypoint.

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Cafe Coffee Shop with full on Licence in Coulsdon

Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £5,750

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, densely populated residential area, COULSDON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £5,500/ £6,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx.

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Old Established Convenience Store in Surrey

Asking Price: £400,000 Turnover: £5,250

End of terrace, sought after residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £5,250 p.w. - £5,500 p.w. with a gross profit of 30% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £70 per week approx. UPS PARCEL £25 per week approx.

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Convenience Store with Off Licence in Surrey

Asking Price: £115,000 Turnover: £6,000

Situated in a parade, sought after residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx. Wholesale newsbill £200 p.w. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: NATIONAL LOTTERY £25 per week approx. PARCEL SERVICE £800 per month 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 South East, 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.


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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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