Summary - OXFORD ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE, THE GATE HOUSE, OXFORD ROAD RG30 1AF
1 bed 1 bath Shop
Turnkey high-footfall retail with upstairs flat—ideal for cashflow-focused buyers.
Prime Oxford Road location with consistently high pedestrian and vehicular footfall
Approximately 2,500 sq ft retail space plus one-bedroom flat above
Newly renovated unit with refrigeration, shelving and modern fittings
Reported weekly takings £24,000–£25,000; rent £36,000 per annum
Leasehold: long renewable lease; stock sold separately at valuation
High local crime rate; likely higher insurance and security costs
Area classed as deprived — may affect staffing and long-term demand
Business rates TBC; buyers should verify lease and running costs
A substantial, newly renovated leasehold retail unit on Oxford Road, Reading, offered as a turnkey off-licence with a self-contained one-bedroom flat above. The property spans approximately 2,500 sq ft across a busy parade with consistently high pedestrian and vehicular footfall, making it well suited to an operator seeking immediate trading income. Reported weekly takings are £24,000–£25,000 and the current rent is £36,000 per annum.
The shop benefits from modern fixtures — refrigeration, display shelving, lighting and tiled flooring — plus excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, aiding convenience retail and card-based sales. A long renewable lease is in place; stock is sold separately at valuation. Proximity to multiple primary and secondary schools and a broad mix of local amenities supports steady daytime trade from families and students.
Important considerations for buyers: the site is in a deprived area with a high local crime rate, which may affect insurance and security costs and staff recruitment. The property is leasehold, so buyers should review lease terms, service obligations and business rates (rates currently TBC). The business will require purchasing stock at valuation and ongoing investment in security and working capital despite being newly fitted.
Overall, this is a high-footfall, easy-to-manage retail investment with immediate income potential and growth upside for operators familiar with urban convenience retail. It suits purchasers who prioritise cashflow and location but are prepared to manage higher local crime-related costs and the responsibilities of a leasehold commercial operation.
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