Off Licences For Sale in Essex

Essex offers a strong mix of coastal tourism, commuter towns, and established local communities. Areas such as Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend‑on‑Sea, and Harlow attract steady footfall and varied customer demand. Buyers benefit from a county known for growth, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes Essex an attractive location for buyers seeking off licences for sale, supported by steady local and visitor footfall.

3 Off Licences For Sale in Essex


Supermarket & Butchers in Ilford

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Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £8,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, ILFORD, ESSEX. The sales currently averages £7,000 -£10,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 35% approx.

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Traditional Off Licence in Essex

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Asking Price: £120,000 Turnover: £8,500

Situated in a parade, main road trading position, ESSEX. The sales currently averages £8,500 p.w.- £9,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx.

Leasehold

Convenience Store plus Fruit & Veg in Essex

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Asking Price: £129,000 Turnover: £8,500

Situated end of parade, main road trading position, densely populated residential area, ESSEX. The sales currently averages £8,000 - £9,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 25% approx. WE ALSO UNDERSTAND that in addition to the turnover the business also enjoys a commission of: PAY POINT £50 per month approx. Evri Parcel shop commission £800 per month approx. Pacel Box impost £110 per month approx. Additional Pacel Services £50 per month approx.

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Why Buy an Off Licence?

The independent local Off Licences is growing in popularity; often prices are cheaper than large supermarkets for wines and spirits, you do not have to wait to be served and can grab what you want on the way home.

All Off Licences will already have a premises licence but you will have to obtain a personal licence in order to be able to sell alcohol, this is dealt with via the local council, remember if you or any of your staff sell alcohol to anyone under 18, you will lose your licence, this could be permanently or for a set period in time.

The major plus point is that most of your customers are from 6pm – 10pm, you are selling a product making stock control easy, the EPOS till will also help with the monitoring of stock and staff.

Explore Off Licences for sale across Essex, including convenience stores, CTNs, specialist alcohol retailers, and mixed grocery‑and‑off‑licence businesses. Many listings offer clear opportunities to expand product ranges, extend trading hours, or grow local reach, giving buyers room to develop the business and increase revenue.


Testimonial

I bought my Off Licence through Nationwide and was impressed with how quickly they matched me with the right business. After adding new lines and improving the layout, turnover has grown far more than I expected. A smooth, well‑managed experience throughout.
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FAQ

1. What does an Off Licence typically sell?
Off Licences specialise in alcohol for consumption off the premises, alongside convenience goods, tobacco, soft drinks, snacks, and household essentials, as described in the business overview.

2. How profitable are Off Licences?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £5,000 to £20,000, with gross profit margins of 18–25% on alcohol, 5–10% on tobacco, and 25–35% on convenience goods, according to the financial benchmarks.

3. Who are the main customers for Off Licences?
Customers include local residents, commuters, late‑night shoppers, and regular repeat buyers who rely on the shop for alcohol, snacks, and convenience items.

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