Retail Space FOR RENT in 4–5 Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Property Description

4–5 Brand Street – Shopfront Retail/Residential, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1HX, United Kingdom
4–5 Brand Street is a period mid-terrace retail property located in the heart of Hitchin town centre. The building provides a ground floor retail unit with ancillary accommodation above, positioned within a well-established commercial parade benefiting from consistent pedestrian flow and strong surrounding retail amenity. The property is suitable for a range of retail or service-led occupiers seeking a central Hitchin presence.
Location
4–5 Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1HX, United Kingdom
The property is situated on Brand Street within Hitchin town centre, close to key retail destinations, leisure operators, and daily amenities. The immediate area includes national and independent retailers, supporting strong footfall throughout the day.
Hitchin railway station is within walking distance, providing direct services to London King’s Cross and Cambridge. Road connections are strong via the A602, linking to the A1(M) for wider regional and national access.
Property Details
Full Property Address: 4–5 Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1HX, United Kingdom
Property Type: Shopfront Retail / Residential
Building Type: 3 Star Retail Unit
NIA: 1,511 sq ft
Available Space: 719 sq ft
Max Contiguous Space: 719 sq ft
Floors: 1 (plus ancillary upper accommodation)
Year Built: 1900
Tenancy: Multi-let
Construction: Masonry
Frontage: 29 ft on Brand Street
Location Type: Town centre retail
Available Accommodation
Retail Unit: 719 sq ft
Ground floor retail accommodation
Ancillary upper floor space (non-primary commercial use)
Suitable for boutique retail, barbering, or service-based occupiers
Open-plan sales area with ancillary support space
Rent & Pricing
Asking Rent: £34,500 per annum (FRI)
Competitive town centre retail positioning within Hitchin
Reflects strong pedestrian flow and established retail pitch
Amenities & Features
Prominent town centre frontage
High visibility retail position
Air conditioning
Signage opportunity
Ancillary residential/upper floor accommodation
Masonry construction
Established retail parade location
Strong nearby occupiers and footfall generators
Connectivity & Transport
Hitchin Station: ~2–4 min drive / ~16 min walk
Letchworth Garden City: ~9 min drive
A602 Parkway: nearby direct access
A1(M): regional motorway connection via A602
London Luton Airport: ~16 min drive
London Stansted Airport: ~67 min drive
Direct rail links to London King’s Cross
Leasing Highlights
Prime Hitchin town centre retail pitch
Strong pedestrian footfall and visibility
Close to major retail anchors and leisure operators
Flexible retail unit suitable for a range of occupiers
Strong transport connectivity to London and regional centres
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond