Retail Space FOR RENT in Birmingham, West Midlands

Property Description

Unit 4 and 5 Red Lounge | Birmingham New Street Station | Retail Opportunity
Birmingham New Street Station, located in the heart of Birmingham, is the busiest train station in the city and the 11th busiest station in the UK. With over 53 million passengers annually, it serves as a crucial transportation hub, connecting local, regional, and long-distance routes. Situated underneath the Grand Central shopping centre, it offers a diverse mix of retail options that attract commuters, residents, tourists, and business professionals alike.
This unique opportunity in the Red Lounge area, located just beyond the station's ticket barriers, offers a premium location for any retail business seeking high footfall and brand visibility. The Red Lounge is a highly visible area with constant traffic, making it an ideal spot to attract attention from commuters heading to and from work, visitors traveling to nearby attractions, or shoppers taking a break from the Grand Central centre.
This unit is currently divided into two separate units, which will be merged into one larger retail space, offering an ideal layout for a range of businesses, from food and beverage to fashion or lifestyle stores. Whether you're seeking a retail space to launch your business or expand an existing brand, this location offers both high visibility and potential for growth.
Property Details:
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Floor Area: 1,583 sq ft
Rent: Negotiable
Available From: March 2026
Lease Length: 6 years (outside the Landlord and Tenant Act)
Category: Retail
Key Features:
High Footfall Location: With over 53 million passengers passing through annually, the station ensures maximum visibility and a constant stream of potential customers.
Prime Positioning: Located just beyond the ticket barriers in the Red Lounge, one of the busiest areas within Birmingham New Street.
Flexible Space: The unit will be joined from two separate units into one larger space, providing ample room for a variety of retail uses.
Growing Retail Hub: With a significant portion of the retail space already occupied, this unit is part of an expanding retail environment in one of Birmingham’s top destinations.
Excellent Connectivity: Direct access to train, bus, and metro services, making it incredibly accessible for all types of commuters, shoppers, and visitors.
Rent & Lease Terms:
Rent Terms: The rent will be negotiated based on either a base rent or an agreed percentage of gross turnover (whichever is the higher), with the base rent being net of VAT and exclusive of rates.
Service Charge:
Year 1-3: £15.00 psf
Year 4-6: £17.00 psf
Lease Length: 6 years (outside of the Landlord and Tenant Act)
Utilities & Technology:
WiFi: Tenant to install
Telecoms: Tenant to install
Power Level: The unit will have sufficient power for standard retail use, with additional capacity available upon request.
Additional Information:
Location: The station is located beneath Grand Central shopping centre, surrounded by a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants. The area is also close to Birmingham's cultural and entertainment centres, including the Bullring Shopping Centre, the Mailbox, and the Custard Factory.
Commuter Footfall: The station sees millions of passengers pass through every year, with a significant number of those passengers using the services offered at the station itself.
For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact Fraser Bond.