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 consistent demand across the area.

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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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Traditional Off Licence in Ashford

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

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, ASHFORD, 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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Post Office with Card & Stationary in Andover

Asking Price: £600,000 Turnover: £350 Post Office: £33,000

Excellent trading position, country town, not far from ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE. The sales currently averages £350 p.w. POST OFFICE income in the region of £33,000 p.a. 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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Tea Room and Antiques Shop in Kent

Asking Price: £55,000 Turnover: £1,550

Sought after & wealthy area, KENT. The sales currently averages £1,300 - £1,800 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (80% Tea Room & 20% Antique's (GP 50%))

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Convenience Store plus Café in Aldershot

Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £5,000

Occupying a corner position, excellent trading position, residential area, ALDERSHOT, Hampshire. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. In addition the rented accommodation provides an additional income of £24,600 p.a.

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Convenience Store and Sandwich Bar in Kent

Asking Price: £47,500 Turnover: £1,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, KENT. The sales currently averages £1,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. P Sandwich Bar by the owner the turnover currently averages £500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx. It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is terrific potential to increase the sales by introducing alcohol and Vapes

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Highly Profitable Window Company in Henfield

Asking Price: £600,000 Turnover: £28,500

Situated and well-established in an excellent trading position ripe for expansion, or for a reliable stream of income. With a Head Office and showroom in West Sussex and a prominent showroom in the Brighton and Hove area. The Head Office and Administration Centre includes excellent office accommodation with easy access to major transportation routes to both East and West Sussex, Surrey and London. We understand Accounts 30th June 2024 shows sales of £1,329,692 with a Gross Profit of £266,943 and a Net Profit of £72,016

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Florist plus Fruit and Greens Shop in Surrey

Asking Price: £69,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Surrey. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 50% approx.

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Beauty Salon and Cosmetics in Andover

Asking Price: £155,000 Turnover: £200

Situated in a small parade, close to town centre, and opposite a multi-million pound development, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE. The sales currently averages £200 p.w.

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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.

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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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