Launderette for sale in North Bristol with strong customer base and versatile space

Description

This laundrette trades from a purpose-built shopping development in a residential part of North Bristol. Other shops and local services operate within the same development.

Location

Area: North Bristol suburb

Road links: M4 and M5 nearby

Nearby: Bristol city centre, business parks and major employers

Customer parking: available

Laundry area

• Seven washing machines
• Four dryers
• Customer seating

Machine condition: well maintained

Replacement cost: substantial

Other work areas

• Unused storeroom
• Customer service point
• Office
• Ironing area
• Plant room
• Cloakroom facilities

The unused storeroom could be used for clothing repairs, alterations or a dry-cleaning collection service.

Plant room

• Hot water tank
• Water-softening system

Rear yard

The enclosed rear yard is secure and contains a water storage tank. It also has space for drying.

Property costs

Rent: £115 per week

Business rates: £0

Current operation

Ownership period: 17 years

Opening hours: 27½ hours per week

Operation: attended during opening hours

Current basis: semi-retirement

Payments: cash only

Card payments: not currently accepted

Self-service work: approximately 80%

Customers

Customers travel from a wide surrounding area, and many use the laundrette regularly.

Immediate local competition: none reported by the seller

Financial figures

Income for 2025: £22,131

Ways to grow

• Open for longer hours
• Move to a fully self-service operation
• Accept card payments
• Add clothing repairs and alterations
• Add a dry-cleaning collection service