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🔑 Attractive Off-Licence & Convenience Store – Prime Location Near Keele University – £25,000 (Including Stock)Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AE

Asking Price: £25,000 (including stock valued around £5,000–£7,000)

Rent: £583 per month

Business Type: Off-Licence & Convenience Store

Tenure: Leasehold (new lease available from local council)

Alcohol Licence Hours: 6am–11pm 

🏪 Business Overview This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a modernised and well-located off-licence and convenience store, ideally positioned near Keele University and Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre. Currently operated on a very limited opening schedule (mainly for maintenance), this business offers a blank canvas for an experienced operator to re-establish and grow a profitable convenience store in a thriving area. The shop has been recently refurbished and modernised by Zone of Bargain Limited and is ready for trading. Previously, under Merrial Express Limited, the store generated around £900 per day in sales during peak times—without late-night trading, suggesting excellent untapped potential. 

📍 Prime Location Highlights 

  • Situated adjacent to Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre
  • Directly on a busy main road with multiple bus stops including routes to Keele University
  • High footfall from students and residents
  • New housing project and public park currently being developed directly opposite the shop
  • New Keele University building just a one-minute walk away
  • Surrounded by complementary businesses: butcher, mini-Polish food market, salon, restaurants, and pubs
  • Rear access and unloading bay for convenient deliveries
  • Approx. 600 sq. ft. retail area, plus two storerooms and toilet

💡 Growth & Expansion Potential There is significant scope to expand the product range and services, including: 

  • Introducing groceries, frozen foods, and household essentials
  • Adding Asian foods and spices, catering to the growing South Asian community nearby
  • Extending late-night hours to capture sales from surrounding pubs and restaurants
  • Launching a user-friendly online ordering and delivery service
  • Developing strong student and local customer loyalty

 This is an excellent investment for the future in an area undergoing rapid regeneration and development. 

🏢 Lease & Financials 

  • Property owned by the local council
  • Rent: £583 per month
  • No council tax (small business rate relief applies)
  • New lease can be arranged directly with the council (subject to affordability and credit checks)

📞 Contact Details For more information or to arrange a viewing (by appointment only, as the shop is not open daily), please contact: Email:mkmiah@citylocalsussex.co.uk

Viewings: By appointment only 

⚡ Summary ✅ Modernised, ready-to-trade convenience store

✅ Excellent location near university & major redevelopment projects

✅ Low rent & business rate relief

✅ Huge potential to grow sales through longer hours & new product lines

✅ Ideal for experienced shopkeepers or investors Asking Price: £25,000 (including stock)

A rare opportunity to take over a ready-made retail space with massive growth potential in a prime area.