4-12 West Main Street, Whitburn EH47 0QZ
RETAIL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
FOR SALE
Location
West Main Street is the central thoroughfare of Whitburn, West Lothian, a growing commuter town between Edinburgh and Glasgow, featuring a mix of local shops (like Co-op, Christie the Baker), cafes, professional services, and residential properties, known for its excellent M8 motorway access and evolving community, with new housing developments and popular businesses.
Accommodation
Accommodation according to SAA Website.
4 West Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground & first floors.
6 West Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground & first floors.
8 – 10 W Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground and first floors.
(This property may be 2x)
12 West Main Street: 374 SQ M (4,026 SQFT) over the ground and first floors.
Terms
Portfolio Overview
This investment opportunity comprises four fully let commercial units prominently positioned on West Main Street, Whitburn, a thriving town in West Lothian, Scotland. The properties benefit from excellent visibility and footfall within a busy retail parade, supported by strong local amenities and direct access to the M8 motorway, providing convenient links to Edinburgh (23 miles) and Glasgow (27 miles). Whitburn is an established commuter town with a robust community and a history rooted in industry and trade, making this location highly attractive for both businesses and investors.
Property Details
· Unit 4 – Bushman Tattoo\ A well-presented retail unit occupied by a specialist tattoo studio, benefiting from strong local clientele and prominent street frontage.
· Unit 6 – West Lothian Food Bank\ A functional space leased to a respected community organization, reinforcing the area’s social infrastructure and stability.
· Units 8–10 – Bet Fred\ A double-fronted unit let to a leading national betting operator, ensuring consistent footfall and covenant strength.
· Unit 12 – Boots the Chemist\ A prime retail unit leased to a major national pharmacy chain, providing security and attracting regular customer traffic.
Investment Highlights
- Total Annual Rent: £78,100
- Average Rent per Unit: £19,525
- Sale Price: £620,000
- Net Initial Yield: 12.60%
Lease Summary
| Unit | Tenant | Annual Rent (£) | Lease Expiry | Notes |
| 4 | Bushman Tattoo | £13,500 | 2029 | Longer-term lease providing security |
| 6 | West Lothian Food Bank | £10,000 | Rolling | Flexible arrangement, community tenant |
| 8 –10 | Bet Fred | £25,000 | 2028 | Condition: Units must be reinstated as two shops on departure; they have invested heavily into the units and would likely stay for a further term to be negotiated by potential purchaser later. |
Specification
4-12 West Main Street, Whitburn EH47 0QZ
RETAIL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
FOR SALE
Offers over £620,000
Portfolio Overview
This investment opportunity comprises four fully let commercial units prominently positioned on West Main Street, Whitburn, a thriving town in West Lothian, Scotland. The properties benefit from excellent visibility and footfall within a busy retail parade, supported by strong local amenities and direct access to the M8 motorway, providing convenient links to Edinburgh (23 miles) and Glasgow (27 miles). Whitburn is an established commuter town with a robust community and a history rooted in industry and trade, making this location highly attractive for both businesses and investors.
Property Details
· Unit 4 – Bushman Tattoo\ A well-presented retail unit occupied by a specialist tattoo studio, benefiting from strong local clientele and prominent street frontage.
· Unit 6 – West Lothian Food Bank\ A functional space leased to a respected community organization, reinforcing the area’s social infrastructure and stability.
· Units 8–10 – Bet Fred\ A double-fronted unit let to a leading national betting operator, ensuring consistent footfall and covenant strength.
· Unit 12 – Boots the Chemist\ A prime retail unit leased to a major national pharmacy chain, providing security and attracting regular customer traffic.
Investment Highlights
- Total Annual Rent: £78,100
- Average Rent per Unit: £19,525
- Sale Price: £620,000
- Net Initial Yield: 12.60%
Lease Summary
| Unit | Tenant | Annual Rent (£) | Lease Expiry | Notes |
| 4 | Bushman Tattoo | £13,500 | 2029 | Longer-term lease providing security |
| 6 | West Lothian Food Bank | £10,000 | Rolling | Flexible arrangement, community tenant |
| 8 –10 | Bet Fred | £25,000 | 2028 | Condition: Units must be reinstated as two shops on departure; they have invested heavily into the units and would likely stay for a further term to be negotiated by potential purchaser later. |
| 12 | Boots the Chemist | £29,600 | 2026 | National covenant, strong footfall, Boots seem to have adopted a tacit relocation strategy in other high street locations, they are the only pharmacy in locality. |
Accommodation according to SAA Website.
4 West Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground & first floors.
6 West Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground & first floors.
8 – 10 W Main Street: 148 SQ M (1,539 SQ FT) over the ground and first floors.
(This property may be 2x)
12 West Main Street: 374 SQ M (4,026 SQFT) over the ground and first floors.
ENTRY
Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
By appointment through the sole selling agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd.
Commercial@imedjk.co.uk