Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 3, 2025

Yorkshire sees increased dwell time in retail centres, while Wales experiences a drop in footfall and dwell time, according to recent Huq data.

Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for the week ending January 26, 2025. In Yorkshire and the Humber, dwell time has increased significantly, with visitors spending an average of 102 minutes per visit, a notable rise from previous periods. Wales, however, saw a decrease in both footfall and dwell time, indicating a shift in consumer behaviour in the region.

Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall

In terms of visitation patterns, the East Midlands and Northern Ireland showed resilience with slight increases in weekday visitation shares, suggesting a steady return of local shoppers during working days. London stands out with a slight increase in footfall year on year, contrasting with broader national trends of declining visitor numbers in other regions such as the South West and North East, which experienced significant drops.

These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to adapt to the evolving market dynamics and consumer preferences across different UK regions.

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