Retail Space FOR RENT in 111–112 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Property Description

111–112 Bancroft – Shopfront Retail, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1LS, United Kingdom
111–112 Bancroft is a prominent period corner retail building located at the junction of Bancroft and Hermitage Road in Hitchin town centre. The property provides a substantial shopfront retail unit arranged over three storeys, benefiting from strong frontage, high visibility, and consistent pedestrian footfall in one of Hitchin’s most established retail pitches. Its scale and positioning make it suitable for destination retail operators seeking a central, high-profile town centre presence.
Location
111–112 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1LS, United Kingdom
The property occupies a highly visible corner position within Hitchin town centre, at the intersection of Bancroft and Hermitage Road. The surrounding area is a strong retail and leisure destination with a mix of national occupiers, independent retailers, cafés, and service businesses.
Hitchin railway station is within walking distance and provides direct services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge. The property also benefits from excellent road connectivity via the A1(M), providing access to the wider motorway network including the M25, M1, and A14.
Property Detail
Full Property Address: 111–112 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1LS, United Kingdom
Property Type: Shopfront Retail Unit
Building Type: Corner retail building
NIA: 9,555 sq ft
Available Space: 2,081 sq ft
Max Contiguous Space: 2,081 sq ft
Floors: 3
Year Built: 1879
Tenancy: Multi-let
Construction: Traditional masonry
Site Area: 0.11 acres
Frontage: 168 ft on Hermitage Road
Corner Position: Yes
Location Type: Town centre prime retail pitch
Available Accommodation
Retail Unit: 2,081 sq ft
Prominent ground floor retail accommodation
Suitable for flagship or destination retail use
High visibility corner frontage
Flexible open-plan retail configuration
Rent & Pricing
Asking Rent: £78,950 per annum (FRI)
Positioned within Hitchin’s prime town centre retail pitch
Strong value supported by corner prominence and footfall levels
Amenities & Features
Prime corner retail position
Extensive street frontage
High visibility to passing traffic and pedestrians
Established town centre retail location
Traditional masonry period building
Strong signage opportunities
Close to cafés, retail and leisure amenities
Walking distance to rail station
Connectivity & Transport
Hitchin Station: ~13 min walk (0.7 miles)
Letchworth Garden City Station: ~8 min drive
London Luton Airport: ~16 min drive
A1(M): direct regional access nearby
Rail links to London King’s Cross and Cambridge
Wider motorway access via M1 and M25
Leasing Highlights
Prominent corner position in Hitchin town centre
Strong pedestrian and vehicle visibility
Established retail pitch with high footfall
Large, flexible retail floorplate
Suitable for destination retail or flagship occupier
Excellent transport connectivity
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond