Buttershaw Post Office & Newsagents, 656 Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2EA

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this well-established newsagent and Post Office conveniently situated on a busy main road in the densely populated area of Buttershaw. Run by a husband and wife team who are seeking to retire, the business is fitted to a high standard throughout and further benefits from a well presented one bedroom apartment above.

Bradford is a city in the northern English county of West Yorkshire. The Property is situated in the residential area of Buttershaw four miles southwest of Bradford city centre. The Property has direct access onto Halifax Road (A6036) which is the main arterial route connecting to Bradford in the north and the town of Halifax to the south.

The prominent position on Halifax Road allows the business to attract both traveling commuters and local residents. The shop benefits from the nearby Tesco superstore.

The entrance leads into an open trading area with the news agents till located to the right-hand side. The Post office kiosk is located to the far rear wall with sales counter and tills.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

The residential accommodation is internally accessed through the storeroom area at the rear of the premises. The first floor flat comprises; one bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen, and living room which appear to be in good condition.

Our clients have successfully operated the Post Office and Newsagent for the past 33 years. They have now taken the decision to retire, offering this excellent opportunity for a new owner to take on and add value. The business plays a key part in supporting the local residents in the nearby area.

The Post Office is popular with local business banking, and parcel deliveries due to the convenient location and unrestricted street parking.

There is scope to develop the business further offering more key convenience lines.

Our client manages the business day to day.

We have received Profit & Loss accounts for 2023 and 2024 to year end 31 January. The latest years accounts show a turnover exceeding £173,000 and an operating profit of £53,596.42.

The Post Office Salary is over £60,000.

Accounts are available upon request after successful viewing and at the discretion of the owner.

Post Office
Monday & Tuesday: 8.45am - 5.30pm
Wednesday to Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.45am - 12.30pm
Sunday: closed

Newsagents
Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 7am - 12.30am
Sunday: 7am - 11.30pm

The business offers for sale a new lease at £15,000 per annum, length of lease and further terms to be discussed.

The Rateable Value is £8,100 with effect from April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

The appointment of the National Lottery is at the sole discretion of Camelot Plc.

Transfer of a Post Office appointment is at the sole discretion of the Post Office Network.

Premises licence.