Week 27, 2025 High Streets & Town Centres Performance Update – Leveraging Location Analytics
UK High Streets & Town Centres demonstrate a robust recovery with an 8.9% weekly rise and 6.3% annual boost. Increasing location analytics and consumer confidence underpin the overall trend.
Across the United Kingdom, High Streets and Town Centres recorded healthy gains during Week 27 with an overall average daily footfall of 33,700. This 8.9% week-on-week and 6.3% year-on-year improvement highlights robust retail resilience, fueled by enhanced location analytics and growing consumer confidence.
In England, an average daily footfall of 34,500 was observed, up by 8.7% week-on-week and 6.2% year-on-year. These figures underscore steady urban investment and rejuvenating consumer sentiment, demonstrating the effectiveness of location intelligence in reinforcing a thriving market.
Wales showed a particularly striking performance, with an average daily footfall of 19,500 and impressive weekly and annual gains of 18.6% and 19% respectively. The average dwell time in Wales reached 91 minutes, with a slight week-on-week improvement. However, a softer year-on-year dwell time suggests that visitor behavior is evolving amidst growing consumer engagement and retail resilience.
Scotland recorded an average daily footfall of 27,700, with modest growth rates of 7.3% for the week and 1.6% on an annual basis. The average visit duration here is 87 minutes, with small declines in dwell time, possibly in response to emerging market trends and shifting consumer habits.
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, emphasized the unique trends by stating, “The sharp increase in footfall witnessed in Wales is particularly striking alongside the Retail Industry News, reflecting evolving consumer habits.”
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Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
