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 steady local and visitor footfall.

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Pet Grooming and Shop plus Café in Croydon

Asking Price: £52,000 Turnover: £2,150

Occupying a corner position, end of parade, excellent main road trading position, residential & commercial area, CROYDON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,000 - £2,300 p.w. with a gross profit of 60% 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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Convenience Store with Off Licence in Surrey

Asking Price: £175,000 Turnover: £7,000

End of terrace property, excellent trading position, residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £7,000 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: parcel services £1,500 per month approx.

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Asian Grocery Store and Butchers in Chessington

Asking Price: £65,000 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, CHESSINGTON, Surrey. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 30% approx. With the service of a professional butcher, the vendor feels there is a huge halal market potential in the area with absolutely no competition. They are only catering to limited sections of the Asian community. There is a huge scope for expanding to other communities.

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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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Dessert Parlour in Kent

Asking Price: £120,000 Turnover: £2,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential and commercial area, Kent. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 76% approx.

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Café and Desert Parlour in Kent

Asking Price: £95,000 Turnover: £2,750

Situated in a parade, large residential estate, KENT. The sales currently averages £2,500 - £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£ 500 VIA PORTALS)

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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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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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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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