Retail Businesses 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 retail businesses for sale, supported by a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

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Substantial Convenience Store in Kent

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Asking Price: £250,000 Turnover: £10,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £10,000 p.w. (growing) with a Gross profit of 25% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PAY POINT £20 per week approx.

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Coffee Shop plus Off Licence in Surrey

Asking Price: £395,000 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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Discount Store in Crowborough

Asking Price: £12,000 Turnover: £2,700

Situated in a Parade, prominent trading position, residential area, CROWBOROUGH, East Sussex. The sales currently averages £2,700 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx.

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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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DIY Hardware Store plus Pet Shop in Surrey

Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £2,100

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Surrey. The sales currently averages £2,100 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx.

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Most Attractive Florist in Surrey

Asking Price: £110,000 Turnover: £3,900

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, wealthy residential SURREY LOCALITY. The sales currently averages £3,900 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% 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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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

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Why Buy a Shop?

Shops remain one of the UK’s most versatile and consistently in‑demand retail business types, offering strong trade from local residents, commuters, families, and customers seeking everyday goods, gifts, essentials, and specialist items. Whether you’re looking for a high‑street unit, a neighbourhood convenience shop, a niche retail outlet, or a mixed‑category store, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on shops for convenience, value, product variety, and personal service - creating steady footfall with clear peaks during weekends, after‑work periods, and seasonal retail events. Many shops benefit from loyal local clientele, strong margins on fast‑moving goods, and additional revenue from impulse purchases, add‑on sales, and complementary product ranges.

Operationally, shops offer buyers a flexible and scalable business model, with opportunities to grow through improved merchandising, expanded stock lines, online ordering, social‑media promotion, and partnerships with suppliers or local businesses. With predictable demand and the ability to tailor the offer to local needs, shops often deliver strong year‑round performance with long‑term growth potential.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK shops 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.

Explore Retail Businesses for sale across South East, including convenience stores, supermarkets, kiosks, patisseries, household‑goods shops, and specialist retail units. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to modernise, expand product ranges, or diversify services, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.


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FAQ

1. What does a typical Shop offer?
Shops vary widely but generally provide everyday goods, specialist products, convenience items, or niche ranges depending on the business type and target market.

2. How profitable are Shops?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £1,500 to £20,000+, depending on location, product mix, footfall, and competition. Margins vary by sector, with accessories, gifts, and convenience items often performing strongly.

3. Who are the main customers for Shops?
Customers include local residents, commuters, families, tourists, and shoppers seeking convenience, specialist items, or value‑driven products.

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