UK High Streets & Town Centres – Week 23 2025 Footfall Retail Performance Update
UK High Streets & Town Centres maintained strong performance in week 23, 2025 with steady footfall retail activity. Overall footfall data reveals modest weekly improvements and increasing visit durations.
Overall Performance
The latest figures from The Benchmark reveal that UK High Streets and Town Centres maintained steady visitation levels during the period under review, underpinned by robust footfall retail performance. The overall average daily footfall reached 31,500, according to recent footfall data, demonstrating modest weekly improvements alongside a favourable year-on-year increase.
The quality of visits remained strong, with an average duration of 100 minutes. This figure also saw a slight weekly increment and a healthy improvement from the same period last year, indicating that shoppers remain engaged in the retail environment and are actively contributing to local economic activity.
Regional Trends
In England, the performance was in line with the overall trends. The region recorded an average daily footfall of 32,300, experiencing an upward shift on a weekly basis and positive year-on-year growth. Additionally, average visit duration in England climbed to 101 minutes, reflecting steady engagement among customers.
In contrast, Scotland’s High Streets and Town Centres reported an average daily footfall of 24,600. The region experienced a slight weekly decrease and a minor year-on-year decline, highlighting some challenges that might need further attention.
Wales, however, presents a different scenario. With an average daily footfall of 16,200, the region demonstrated steady weekly improvement coupled with a decent overall gain in numbers. While the average visit duration in Wales reached 82 minutes with a notable weekly uplift, there was a decline in year-on-year dwell time trends. These variations emphasize the differing dynamics experiencing along the nation’s retail corridors.
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