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 strong year‑round trade.

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Turkish Convenience Store in Eastbourne

Asking Price: £22,000 Turnover: £2,250

Situated in a parade of shops, close to town centre, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £2,000 - £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 35% approx.

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Impressive Waffle and Coffee Shop in South Croydon

Asking Price: £69,950 Turnover: £2,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 80% approx.

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Ice Cream Parlour and Cafe in Surrey

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

Situated in a parade, main road trading position, SURREY. Weekly turnover is in the region of £4,000 – £6,000, with strong gross profit margins of approximately 65%. The current model is intentionally simple and focused on daytime trade, offering a clear platform for a new owner to build upon. Growth & Opportunity There is clear scope to increase turnover and profitability through: • Extending opening hours into evenings (supper clubs and events have been successful) • Expanding the food and dessert offering • Increasing takeaway and delivery sales • Targeted local marketing and community engagement • Introducing higher-margin products and seasonal offers A more hands-on owner-operator could significantly enhance performance with relatively low additional investment.

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Old Established Florist in Kent

Asking Price: £315,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

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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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Hardware & Household Goods Shop in Beckenham

Asking Price: £70,000 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, near BROMLEY, KENT. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. with a gross profit of 50% 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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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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