Famous Oxford high street pen shop up for £170,000 sale

Pens Plus at 69-70 High Street Oxford has been trading since the late 1960s with the current owners – Paul Major and wife Kay – having taken it over in October 2019.

On its website, its description stated: “Our intention has been to maintain and build upon the range of fine writing instruments and stationery products as well as the various other services offered.”

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Now, the leasehold property has been put up for a £170,000 sale on Rightmove.

Its accounts for the period ending May 31, 2025, showed sales of £480,643 with its business rates set to increase from £23,500 (April 2023) to £32,750 (April 2026).

The iconic pen shop on Oxford High Street has been put up for sale (Image: Rightmove/Christie Owen & Davies Ltd)

Marketed by Christie Owen & Davies Limited, according to its listing its clientele includes the city’s academic, professional, visitor and international pen-enthusiast communities.

South Americans have visited the shop, and it has a consistent customer base from US academics.

The iconic pen shop on Oxford High Street has been put up for sale (Image: Rightmove/Christie Owen & Davies Ltd)

The listing states: “This well‑established and highly respected business has been under the same ownership for six years, continuing a legacy that has seen it remain an iconic presence on Oxford’s High Street for over 60 years.

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“It enjoys strong loyalty from the local community while also attracting international visitors, academics and professionals drawn by Oxford’s global reputation.”

It has a 4.7-star rating based on over 250 Google reviews, with its interior L-shaped over around 861 square feet.

The interior was further enhanced in 2025 with a new Montblanc refit.