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

Retail Parks in the UK have shown varied performance in terms of footfall, dwell time and weekday visitation across different regions, according to the latest footfall data from Huq Industries. The data, which covers week 1 2025, highlights significant regional differences in retail activity.

Retail Parks Daily Footfall

Regional Analysis

In Scotland, the average daily footfall and dwell time in retail parks have seen a notable increase compared to the same period last year. However, the working weekday visitation share has slightly decreased.

The East of England has experienced a slight decrease in footfall week-on-week but has seen a substantial increase in dwell time year-on-year.

In contrast, Wales has seen a decrease in both footfall and dwell time compared to last year, with a significant drop in footfall compared to the average of the last 12 months.

London stands out with an increase in both footfall and dwell time year-on-year. The capital also shows a slight increase in working weekday visitation share, suggesting a steady recovery and possibly more consistent consumer behaviour.

Performance Highlights

The data also highlights the top performers and those that have not fared as well. Luton Retail Park in the East of England, Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh, and Ravenside Retail Park in Birmingham have shown significant improvements in their performance. Conversely, retail parks like Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park in Swindon and Weston Retail Park in North Somerset have seen declines.

Market Outlook

This detailed regional analysis provides valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand consumer behaviour and optimise their strategies accordingly. Based on the direction of the latest data and trends from the same period last year, the next four weeks could see continued growth in regions like London, while areas like Wales might face more challenges.

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