Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025

Recent data from Huq Industries reveals significant insights into the footfall and dwell time across major retail centres in the UK, covering week 1 2025. This footfall report highlights varied trends in different regions, reflecting the dynamic nature of retail activity across the country.

Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall

London’s Footfall Surge

In London, the average daily footfall has seen a notable increase, with a significant rise compared to the same period last year. This uptick is mirrored in regions like the West Midlands and Northern Ireland, where footfall has also surged. Specifically, Northern Ireland has experienced a remarkable increase in both footfall and average visit dwell time.

Dwell Time Trends

Dwell times, which measure how long visitors stay within a retail environment, have also shown interesting trends. For instance, the East Midlands reported the highest average dwell time among the regions while the South West has seen a decrease in dwell time.

Market Outlook

Looking ahead, based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends from the previous year, we can anticipate continued growth in regions like London and Northern Ireland.

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