UK Local Retail Centres – Week 27 2025 Performance Update: Footfall Data Insights
UK Local Retail Centres saw an 11.5% rise in daily footfall, with strong week-on-week and year-on-year gains fueling confidence in local retail spaces.
Recent figures from The Benchmark indicate that UK Local Retail Centres experienced a significant uptick in footfall performance during the week ending July 13, 2025. The centres recorded an overall daily average of 16,600 visitors, showing an 11.5% increase compared to the previous week alongside a 7% rise on a year-on-year basis. These robust numbers, captured using the latest footfall counting techniques, underline a thriving trend in local retail engagement.
Regional performance paints a nuanced picture. In England, centres not only achieved the national average of 16,600 daily visitors but also enjoyed an 11.6% rise week-on-week and a 7.2% increase over the year. Meanwhile, Welsh retail centres, with a slightly lower daily average of 13,800 visitors, demonstrated remarkable resilience by registering a 10.4% weekly lift and an impressive 12.8% annual increase. Scotland’s local centres, with a daily average of 16,000 visitors, recorded a 9.8% improvement over the previous week, coupled with modest gains over the year.
Beyond mere visitor counts, dwell time metrics have also seen positive momentum. On average, visitors spent 100 minutes per visit across the UK, representing stable week-on-week figures and an encouraging 19% uplift on an annual basis. Breaking this down further, England noted an average visit duration of 99 minutes, Wales slightly outpaced with 101 minutes, and Scotland led the group with an impressive 119 minutes per visit. Although weekly figures from Scotland hinted at minor softening, the overall annual performance emphasises strong growth and increased consumer engagement.
Industry experts remain optimistic. Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented, “The 11.5% overall footfall increase is a striking change that mirrors the momentum seen in recent retail developments reported by sources such as the BBC and Southend Echo.” With these insights, local retail centres continue to adapt and thrive, leveraging detailed analytics to drive future growth.
These evolving trends in footfall and dwell time not only signal a vibrant retail environment but also highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptation. As UK Local Retail Centres harness these insights, they reinforce their role as essential components of the community’s economic and social landscape.
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