West View Post Office Placed Up for Sale: £90K Asking Price
- teessidetoday
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
The Local Post Office, which has been in the community for years is said to be looking for a new owner...
20th June 2025
A long-standing pillar of the community has gone up for sale with an asking price of £90k.
West View Post Office, located on the corner of West View Road, has been placed on the market with an asking price of £90,000, listed by Christie & Co Retail, its claimed the sale of the local Post Office — especially one generating circa £50,000 in annual Post Office commission — represents a significant moment for local services and community convenience.
The premises comprising of a ground floor lock-up shop, ideally positioned at the end of a terrace in a mixed-use area. Internally, the shop is compact yet functional, featuring:
Slat walling for product displays
A central gondola unit
A screened Post Office counter
An additional open retail counter
All fixtures and fittings are reported to be included in the sale, except for personal items or third-party-owned goods.
The Post Office itself is classified as a mains branch, meaning it offers a fuller range of services than other smaller outreach locations — an important detail for potential buyers seeking stability and steady footfall.
This shop isn’t just said to be a place to send parcels — it’s a lifeline for many in the West View area, especially in an age where banks are disappearing from the high streets and for pensioners, some of which still rely on face-to-face postal and banking services.
With nearby homes and businesses using the site for essential services, the shop sits in a high-footfall area with room to expand its retail offering — or even branch into parcel collection hubs, such as Amazon lockers, or local delivery services.
The seller notes there's scope for further growth, especially as more local businesses depend on Post Offices for their day-to-day banking needs.
Lease & Rates
The tenure is leasehold, currently holding over — meaning the lease has technically expired but continues under its original terms.
The vendor suggests that a new lease can be arranged.
Business Rates come with a low rateable value of just £3,950, meaning some buyers could qualify for small business rate relief, depending on their circumstances.
For those with an entrepreneurial spirit or looking for a solid lifestyle business, this sale presents a low-entry, low-rent opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established Post Office that has already done the hard work of building community trust.
But with council-backed regeneration in Hartlepool often falling short — and many long-time businesses squeezed out or priced up — some may be concerned about what happens after the sale. Will the new owners maintain the same level of service? Will the Post Office remain a local asset — or become another empty shell?
The asking price of £90,000 seems reasonable given the annual income, but it will ultimately depend on whether the next owner prioritises community over commercial gain.
For more information, search Christie & Co Ref: 6411123, or contact with the agent directly.
