1,852
Commercial units
2,478
Avg size (sq ft)
11–193,277
Size range (sq ft)
£20,017
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Preston (PR8)
The PR8 district contains 1,852 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,689 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 193,277 sq ft, with an average of about 2,478 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £1,690,000, averaging £20,017.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Preston (PR8), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
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Sample of commercial units in Preston (PR8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHPORT & FORMBY DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL, TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | hospital and premises | PR8 6PN | — | £1,690,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET WINTER GARDENS, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | superstore and premises | PR8 1RN | 70,880 sq ft | £1,260,000 |
| DUNES LEISURE CENTRE, ESPLANADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | leisure centre and premises | PR8 1RX | — | £675,000 |
| THE ATKINSON, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | library and premises | PR8 1DB | — | £525,000 |
| PREMIER TRAVEL LODGE, OCEAN PLAZA, MARINE PARADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | hotel and premises | PR8 1SB | — | £510,000 |
| KING GEORGE V COLLEGE, SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | college and premises | PR8 6LR | — | £497,500 |
| BIRKDALE SMEDLEY HYDRO, TRAFALGAR ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | offices and premises | PR8 2EN | 97,842 sq ft | £492,500 |
| B & Q STORES, MEOLS COP ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | retail warehouse and premises | PR8 5JT | 45,630 sq ft | £450,000 |
| HARTLEY HOSPITAL 1B, CURZON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | hospital and premises | PR8 6PL | — | £440,000 |
| PONTINS (SOUTHPORT) HOLIDAY VILLAGE, SHORE ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | holiday centre and premises | PR8 2PZ | — | £440,000 |
| DOBBIES GARDEN WORLD, BENTHAMS WAY, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | garden centre and premises | PR8 4HX | 193,277 sq ft | £395,000 |
| MARKS & SPENCER 34-36, CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 1AD | 99,976 sq ft | £390,000 |
| UNIT 7 OCEAN PLAZA, MARINE PARADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | retail warehouse and premises | PR8 1RY | 35,639 sq ft | £380,000 |
| ALDI 174, LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 4NY | 18,998 sq ft | £335,000 |
| UNITS 1 & 2 OCEAN PLAZA, MARINE PARADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | retail warehouse and premises | PR8 1RY | 23,829 sq ft | £312,500 |
| GREENBANK HIGH SCHOOL, HASTINGS ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | school and premises | PR8 2LT | — | £287,500 |
| THE CO OPERATIVE FOOD 1, STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 3HR | 15,386 sq ft | £285,000 |
| MEOLS COP HIGH SCHOOL, MEOLS COP ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | school and premises | PR8 6JU | — | £275,000 |
| LIDL UK, VIRGINIA STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 6RU | 15,630 sq ft | £246,000 |
| BIRKDALE HIGH SCHOOL, WINDY HARBOUR ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | school and premises | PR8 3DT | — | £237,000 |
| GND-2ND FLRS EASTBANK HOUSE 68B, EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | offices and premises | PR8 1ES | 31,764 sq ft | £233,000 |
| EVERLAST GYMS, OCEAN PLAZA, MARINE PARADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | leisure centre & premises | PR8 1SB | 56,403 sq ft | £231,000 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL AND PLAYING FIELDS, STAMFORD ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | school and premises | PR8 4EX | — | £230,000 |
| MCDONALDS 284, SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | restaurant and premises | PR8 5HL | 5,444 sq ft | £227,000 |
| VINCENT HOTEL 98, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | hotel and premises | PR8 1JR | — | £213,000 |
| TRAVELODGE, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | hotel and premises | PR8 1PW | — | £192,000 |
| SURESTORE 292, SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | warehouse and premises | PR8 5HW | 71,301 sq ft | £192,000 |
| UNIT 4 OCEAN PLAZA, MARINE PARADE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | retail warehouse and premises | PR8 1SQ | 14,023 sq ft | £188,000 |
| 603-609, LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | car showroom and premises | PR8 3NG | 23,754 sq ft | £180,000 |
| 59-61, SOUTHPORT ROAD, ORMSKIRK, LANCS | car showroom and premises | PR8 5JF | 18,569 sq ft | £176,000 |
| HILLSIDE GOLF CLUB LTD, HASTINGS ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | golf course and premises | PR8 2LU | 15,306 sq ft | £175,000 |
| PLEASURELAND, MARINE DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | amusement park and premises | PR8 1RX | — | £175,000 |
| UNITS 1-3 AT 34/36, TULKETH STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 1BX | 46,475 sq ft | £170,000 |
| 31-39, CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 1AL | 44,950 sq ft | £167,000 |
| FARNBOROUGH ROAD C P SCHOOL, FARNBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | school and premises | PR8 3DF | — | £166,000 |
| 91, LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 1RH | 32,238 sq ft | £164,000 |
| ROYAL BIRKDALE GOLF CLUB, WATERLOO ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | golf course and premises | PR8 2LX | 18,549 sq ft | £159,000 |
| ROYAL MAIL SORTING CENTRE, SOUTHPORT BUSINESS PARK, WIGHT MOSS WAY, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | post office sorting centre and premises | PR8 4ZZ | 28,807 sq ft | £159,000 |
| 3, CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | shop and premises | PR8 1BZ | 43,044 sq ft | £157,000 |
| D C LAW, SOUTHPORT BUSINESS PARK, WIGHT MOSS WAY, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE | call centre and premises | PR8 4HQ | 17,471 sq ft | £155,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →