With high street vacancies on the rise, Northampton has a growing number of retail units currently up for lease or sale.
From long-closed shops and banks to businesses that have only shut their doors in the past few months, these properties are waiting for new owners or managers to bring them back to life.
Some of the former businesses include H&M, Nationwide Bank, Element Nightclub (formerly Auntie Ruth’s), Northampton Sports Bar (previously Riley’s Snooker Club), Edward Knight Estate Agents, and Not Another Jungle plant shop.
Here’s a look at some of the retail spaces currently available in Northampton town centre, along with their asking prices.
How many of these former shops have you shopped in before?
9. Empty shops up for rent in Northampton
Beethoven House in Market Square is a ground floor retail unit of 1,184 sq ft in a Grade II* listed three-storey building. The unit comes as a shell fit-out and includes basement storage and access to a shared courtyard garden. It is available to let for around £24,000 a year (£2,000 a month) Photo: Rightmove
10. Empty shops up for rent in Northampton town centre
8 George Row is a 1,071 sq ft retail unit in a Grade II* listed building opposite All Saints Church. Formerly occupied by Edward Knight estate agents, the property includes two car parking spaces and, according to the sales ad, could be suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning. It is available to let for around £24,000 a year (£2,000 a month). Photo: Rightmove
11. Empty shops up for rent in Northampton town centre
5 Dychurch Lane is a ground-floor retail unit, most recently a restaurant/takeaway. The sales ad says it could be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. Located next to Fish Street, which has recently been redeveloped with new seating, planting, public art, and spaces for outdoor dining, the property is available to let for around £19,500 a year (£1,625 a month). Photo: Rightmove
12. Empty shops up for rent in Northampton town centre
58 St. Giles Street is a former café/restaurant over ground floor and basement, currently in shell condition ready for a new fit-out. The sales ad says it could be suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. It is available for around £18,000 a year (£1,500 a month). Photo: Rightmove