UK Retail Parks – Week 35, 2025 Performance Update: location analytics Insights
UK retail parks experienced a slight –0.4% decline in footfall with enhanced dwell times. location analytics and location intelligence highlight overall modest trends and improved customer engagement.
Overall Performance
The latest figures from The Benchmark indicate that UK retail parks recorded an overall average daily footfall of 20,500 during the week ending 2025-09-07. The data reveals a modest week-on-week decline of –0.4% and a year-on-year decline of –1.8%. Dwell time, a key measure of customer engagement, improved significantly to an average of 72 minutes per visit, rising 2.9% in the current week and 5.9% compared to last year.
Regional Overview
A detailed regional analysis uncovers varied trends across the UK:
• In England, retail parks saw an average daily footfall of 21,000. There was a week-on-week increase of 0.6%, although the year-on-year figure shows a small decline of –0.7%. Notably, dwell times improved to 74 minutes on average—a weekly increase of 1.4% and a remarkable 10.4% year-on-year rise, highlighting robust customer engagement.
• Scotland experienced a notable decline, with average daily footfall dropping to 17,800. This represents a steep decline of 6.3% for the week and a year-on-year fall of –12.1%. Despite a weekly increase in dwell time by 5.2%, the average remains at 61 minutes, trailing behind England’s figures.
• In Wales, retail parks recorded an average daily footfall of 16,200. This figure dropped by 10% compared to the previous week and declined by –2.6% compared to last year, indicating mixed performance in the region.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented on the trends: “Overall, the data highlights a sharp decline in Scotland’s footfall alongside modest gains in England, aligning with recent retail industry updates.” This insight reinforces the importance of location analytics in understanding shifts in customer behavior and adapting to changing market dynamics.
These performance metrics underscore the crucial role of data-driven strategies in nurturing improved customer engagement across the diverse landscapes of UK retail parks.
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About Huq Industries
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.
