Retail Space FOR RENT in 1 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Property Description

Prime Retail and Pharmacy Space at 1 High Street - Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2RS
Located in the heart of Harpenden town centre, this prominent retail and pharmacy property offers an excellent opportunity for occupiers seeking a highly visible commercial presence within one of Hertfordshire’s most affluent and established retail destinations. Positioned on High Street with strong frontage and consistent pedestrian activity, the property benefits from a central trading location surrounded by national retailers, financial institutions, cafés, restaurants, and independent businesses.
The property comprises ground floor and basement retail accommodation within a four-storey masonry building originally constructed in 1931. The available retail space extends to approximately 524 sq ft and is available on Fully Repairing and Insuring lease terms at an asking rent of £50,000 per annum.
The building currently accommodates established occupiers including Manor Pharmacy and HSBC, reinforcing the strength of the surrounding retail environment and the attractiveness of the location for customer-facing businesses. The property benefits from approximately 22 feet of frontage onto High Street, providing strong visibility and branding opportunities for retail, healthcare, pharmacy, convenience, beauty, or service-based operators.
Harpenden is regarded as one of the most desirable commuter towns in Hertfordshire, located approximately 25 miles north-west of London. The town benefits from a strong local demographic, high household incomes, and an affluent residential catchment, supporting sustained retail and commercial demand.
Harpenden railway station is within a short walking distance of the property and provides direct Thameslink services to London St Pancras International, Farringdon, and Luton Airport Parkway, making the location highly accessible for staff and customers alike.
Leasing highlights include:
Prime High Street retail location in central Harpenden
Ground floor retail accommodation with basement space
Approximately 524 sq ft of available retail space
Strong pedestrian footfall and excellent visibility
Prominent 22-foot frontage onto High Street
Located within an affluent Hertfordshire commuter town
Surrounded by established national and independent occupiers
Suitable for pharmacy, healthcare, retail, beauty, and service operators
Walking distance to Harpenden railway station
Direct rail access to London St Pancras International
Attractive customer catchment with strong local spending power
Property Details:
Property Type: Retail / Pharmacy
Location: 1 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2RS
Building Type: 2 Star Retail Pharmacy
Total Building Area: 7,041 sq ft NIA
Available Space: 524 sq ft
Floors: 4
Year Built: 1931
Construction: Masonry
Frontage: 22 ft on High Street
Rent: £50,000 per annum
Lease Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Tenure: Multi-let
Location Type: Urban
Nearest Station: Harpenden Station
Airport Access: London Luton Airport approximately 7.1 miles away
This retail opportunity at 1 High Street presents occupiers with a rare chance to secure prominent commercial space within a thriving and affluent Hertfordshire town centre location.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.