Bedminster Parade Post Office, 7 Imperial Arcade East Street Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HH

A well-presented and established ‘Mains’ Post Office and retail shop situated in the heart of Bedminster, one of Bristol’s most popular suburban centres. Occupying a prominent position on East Street, the business is surrounded by a range of complementary retailers.
The current owner has successfully operated the business for the past 6 years, developing it into a thriving community hub offering a comprehensive range of Post Office services. In addition to the Post Office operation, the business provides a photo booth, Lottery facilities, soft drinks, confectionery, snacks, stationery products, tobacco and vapes.

Bedminster Parade Post Office occupies a prominent trading position within Imperial Arcade on East Street, the principal retailing thoroughfare serving Bedminster, a popular and densely populated suburb approximately two miles south-west of Bristol City Centre. The property benefits from strong levels of pedestrian footfall - an average of over 4000 throughout the day(Nimbus location analysis) - generated by the extensive mix of national retailers, independent traders, cafés, convenience stores and service providers located along East Street and the surrounding area.
Bedminster is one of Bristol's most established commercial and residential districts, having experienced significant investment and regeneration in recent years. The area serves a substantial local catchment population and enjoys excellent transport connectivity, with numerous bus services and Bedminster Railway Station providing convenient access to Bristol Temple Meads and the wider region. As a result, Bedminster Parade Post Office is well positioned to benefit from consistent passing trade and serves as an important retail and community hub within this thriving suburb.

The well-presented and professionally fitted store offers a broad range of products and services, creating a convenient one-stop destination for the local community. The Post Office operation is served by two secure fortress counters together with a third open-plan Post Office counter, complemented by a separate combi retail/post office point of sale area, allowing for the efficient delivery of both postal and retail transactions.

The retail offering comprises an extensive range of stationery supplies, greetings cards, gift items, drinks, confectionery, snacks and tobacco products, together with a selection of everyday convenience items. There is also a photo booth generating further income.

We are advised that all shop fixtures and fittings are included in the sale - subject to a confirmation itinerary.

The sale of Bedminster Parade Post Office presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly regarded business situated in the heart of one of Bristol's most vibrant and densely populated suburban centres. Occupying a prominent position within Imperial Arcade on East Street, the business benefits from strong pedestrian footfall, excellent visibility and a loyal customer base that relies upon the Post Office's essential services.

The business derives income from a comprehensive range of Post Office services alongside a complementary retail offering, providing a diversified and resilient revenue stream. The strong trading location, combined with the area's substantial residential catchment and ongoing regeneration, creates a solid platform for future growth. This could include for example - extended opening, additional product lines, coffee to go and potential symbol group branding.

There are two full time members of staff that would transfer under TUPE.

For year ending May 2026
Post Office commissions circa £125,361.
Shop sales for the year to September 2026 circa £118,000.
Plus additional income of circa £15,000 from lottery commissions, printing service and photo booth.

Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am - 2pm, Sunday closed.

Leasehold - current lease runs to June 2040(14 Years Remaining) with a current annual rent of £15,500+VAT per annum - Rent review every 5 years - next due June 2030. There is also an additional yearly service charge which of circa £2000 per annum.

The property has a Rateable Value of £19,500 effective from 1 April 2026. This figure is used by the local authority to calculate business rates liability and does not represent the amount payable. The actual rates payable may vary depending on the applicable multiplier and any reliefs or exemptions available, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries to verify current liability. The current owner's rates for year 26/27 is £800.