Retail Space FOR RENT in Queensway, Westgate Shopping Centre, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Property Description

Queensway - Westgate Shopping Centre, Retail Unit (District Centre), Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1QR
Westgate Shopping Centre is an established district retail centre located on Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, providing 83,059 sq ft NIA of commercial accommodation with a strong mix of retail and ancillary office space. The centre offers a range of flexible retail units suitable for high street operators, independent retailers, leisure occupiers, and service-based businesses.
The property provides 4,919 sq ft of available retail accommodation, with individual units ranging from 349 sq ft to 3,070 sq ft maximum contiguous space. The centre benefits from prominent frontage, strong pedestrian footfall, on-site management, customer parking, and excellent access to Stevenage town centre transport connections.
Location
The property is located at Westgate Shopping Centre, Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1QR.
Westgate Shopping Centre occupies a prominent position within Stevenage town centre, with access from Queensway and The Forum. The location benefits from being close to local amenities, retail facilities, transport hubs, and established commercial occupiers.
Stevenage is a major Hertfordshire town with excellent connectivity to London and the wider region. The town benefits from strong commuter links, with direct rail services to London King’s Cross and access to the A1(M), M1, and wider motorway network.
Property Details
Property Address: Westgate Shopping Centre, Queensway, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1QR
Property Type: Retail Unit (District Centre)
Centre: Westgate Shopping Centre
Building Grade: 3 Star Retail (District) Unit
Tenure: Available To Let
Total NIA: 83,059 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 4,919 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 3,070 sq ft
Floors: 4
Typical Floorplate: 37,754 sq ft
Year Built: 1979
Construction: Reinforced concrete construction
Class: B
Tenancy: Multi-let
Building Use:
Retail: 72,819 sq ft (87.7%)
Office: 2,689 sq ft (3.2%)
Frontage:
15 ft on Queensway
26 ft on The Forum
Parking: 395 surface parking spaces
Parking Ratio: 5.23 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
Land Area: 2.30 acres
Plot Ratio: 0.83
The centre provides flexible retail accommodation supported by established occupiers and a range of customer-focused amenities.
Available Accommodation
The available accommodation comprises:
Floor Use Available Space Rent
Ground Floor Retail 1,500 sq ft £29,000 PA
Ground Floor Retail 1,540 sq ft £30,000 PA
Ground Floor Retail 1,530 sq ft £30,500 PA
Ground Floor Retail 349 sq ft £20,000 PA
Total Available Retail Space: 4,919 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 3,070 sq ft
Rent & Service Charge
Asking Rent: £20,000 - £30,500 per annum
Service Charge: £7.14 - £9.04 per sq ft
Service Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI where applicable)
Amenities & Features
Established district shopping centre location
Prominent Queensway and The Forum frontage
Flexible retail units
On-site property management
Customer parking provision
Security system
Storage space
Signage opportunities
Close proximity to local amenities
Strong retail occupier mix including national brands
Leasing Highlights
Flexible retail units available from 349 sq ft to 4,919 sq ft
Maximum contiguous space of 3,070 sq ft
Established shopping centre environment
Good road and transport links
Close proximity to Stevenage town centre amenities
Suitable for retail, leisure, service, and customer-facing operators
Strong catchment area within Hertfordshire
Connectivity & Transport
Rail:
Stevenage Railway Station – approximately 0.3 miles away (2-minute drive / 5-minute walk), providing direct services to London King’s Cross and regional destinations.
Knebworth Railway Station – approximately 3.2 miles away.
Road:
Excellent access to the A1(M), providing connections to London, Cambridge, and the wider motorway network.
Stevenage benefits from strong regional road connections across Hertfordshire.
Airports:
London Luton Airport – approximately 11.6 miles (23-minute drive).
London Stansted Airport – approximately 32.2 miles (61-minute drive).
London City Airport – approximately 44.8 miles (62-minute drive).
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.