Retail Space FOR RENT in 102–103 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Property Description

102–103 Bancroft – Shopfront Retail/Office, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NB, United Kingdom
102–103 Bancroft is a compact, well-positioned shopfront retail and office building located in the heart of Hitchin town centre. The property provides a small but prominent retail unit with ancillary office accommodation, benefiting from strong visibility along Bancroft and consistent pedestrian flow generated by the surrounding retail and leisure mix. Its scale and configuration make it particularly suited to independent retailers, café operators, or professional service occupiers seeking a central Hitchin presence.
Location
102–103 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NB, United Kingdom
The property occupies a prominent position on Bancroft within Hitchin town centre, close to the High Street and Brand Street junctions. The immediate area comprises a mix of national retailers, independent businesses, cafés, and service operators, creating a strong established retail pitch.
Hitchin railway station is within walking distance and provides direct services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge. The property also benefits from convenient access to the A1(M), linking to the wider motorway network including the M25, M1, and A14 corridors.
Property Details
Full Property Address: 102–103 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NB, United Kingdom
Property Type: Shopfront Retail / Office Unit
Building Type: Mixed-use retail and office
NIA: 1,891 sq ft
Available Space: 472 sq ft
Max Contiguous Space: 472 sq ft
Floors: 2
Year Built: 1600
Tenancy: Multi-let
Construction: Traditional masonry
Site Area: 0.13 acres
Frontage: 32 ft on Bancroft
Location Type: Town centre retail pitch
Available Accommodation
Retail Unit: 472 sq ft
Ground floor shopfront accommodation
Suitable for retail, café, or professional service use
Compact layout with frontage onto Bancroft
Ancillary storage and rear support space potential
Rent & Pricing
Asking Rent: £23,000 per annum (FRI)
Positioned within Hitchin’s established secondary retail pitch
Attractive entry-level unit for town centre occupiers
Amenities & Features
Prominent Bancroft frontage
Town centre retail location
Strong pedestrian footfall
Mixed retail and office use capability
Masonry construction
Storage provision
Security system
Natural light and signage opportunity
Proximity to cafés and independent retailers
Connectivity & Transport
Hitchin Station: ~14 min walk (0.7 miles)
Letchworth Garden City Station: ~8 min drive
London Luton Airport: ~16 min drive
A1(M): short drive access
Direct rail services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge
Regional motorway links via M1 and M25 corridors
Leasing Highlights
Prime Hitchin town centre Bancroft location
Compact and efficient retail unit
Strong daytime footfall area
Close proximity to transport links
Suitable for independent retail or service occupiers
Established commercial environment
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond