Post Offices 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 post offices for sale, supported by a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

12 Post Offices For Sale in South East


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

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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Post Office with Off Licence and Convenience Groceries in Hampshire

Asking Price: £325,000 Turnover: £1,100 Post Office: £60,000

Picturesque Village location, within the South Downs National Park, offering stunning countryside views and walking trails, main road trading position, residential area, HAMPSHIRE. The sales currently averages £1,100 p.w. with a Gross profit of 40% approx. POST OFFICE, core payment plus commission, income in the region of £60,000 p.a. approx. (including outreach Post Office)

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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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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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Detached Newsagent and Post Office in Surrey

Asking Price: £730,000 Turnover: £3,500 Post Office: £29,000

Excellent trading position, WEST SURREY/BERKSHIRE BORDERS. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 27% approx. Wholesale newsbill £1,700 p.w. POST OFFICE income in the region of £28,000 p.a. - £30,000 p.a. approx.

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Old Established Convenience Store and Post Office in Hampshire

Asking Price: £365,000 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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Main Post Office plus Card Shop in Surrey

Asking Price: £160,000 Turnover: £400 Post Office: £100,000

Excellent High Street trading position, office and commercial area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £400 p.w. gross proft 60%. POST OFFICE income in the region of £100,000 p.a. approx.

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Why Buy a Post Office?

Post Offices remain one of the UK’s most trusted and community‑anchored businesses, offering reliable footfall, steady income streams, and a vital role in local neighbourhoods. Whether you’re looking for a traditional counter‑service branch, a Post Office combined with retail, or a larger operation with multiple service points, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers continue to rely on Post Offices for banking, parcels, bill payments, and essential services - areas where face‑to‑face support remains highly valued. Many branches benefit from predictable remuneration, strong repeat trade, and the additional revenue generated by complementary retail such as cards, stationery, convenience goods, or lottery sales.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK Post Offices since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.

Browse our latest Post Offices for sale below, or explore our free buyer’s guide to learn what to expect when taking on a Post Office of your own.

Explore Post Offices for sale across South East, including traditional counter‑service branches, convenience‑and‑Post‑Office combinations, and community‑run outlets. Many listings offer smooth handovers, trained staff, and established processes, making them ideal for first‑time buyers or operators expanding an existing retail portfolio.


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FAQ

1. What does a Post Office typically offer?
Post Offices provide core postal services, bill payments, banking, cash withdrawals and deposits, travel money, parcels, and government services, often alongside retail goods if combined with a convenience store, as outlined in the business overview.

2. How profitable are Post Offices?
Income comes from Post Office remuneration rather than traditional retail margins, with earnings based on transactions, parcels, banking services, and commission. Combined Post Office–retail businesses typically achieve steady, predictable income supported by footfall from postal customers, according to the financial benchmarks.

3. Who are the main customers for Post Offices?
Customers include local residents, small businesses, online sellers, elderly customers, commuters, and people needing banking or government services, many of whom visit regularly for essential transactions.

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