UK Local Retail Centres – Week 40 Performance Update: Footfall Data Trends in 2025

Week 40 saw a 4.4% weekly rise and 5.2% year‐on‐year growth in footfall data at UK Local Retail Centres. Improved footfall counting signals promising overall trends.

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Overview

Huq Industries’ latest update on footfall data and dwell time provides a comprehensive view of visitor trends across UK Local Retail Centres for the week ending 12 October 2025. Overall, the centres achieved an average of 17,400 daily visitors – a noticeable increase compared to the previous year – with a weekly 4.4% improvement and a 5.2% rise year‐on‐year. Advanced footfall analytics are being integrated to enhance retail strategies and ensure the accuracy of these statistics.

Regional Breakdown

In Wales, centres recorded an average of 14,800 daily visitors, demonstrating a robust recovery with a week-on-week growth of 12.9% and a year‐on‐year increase of 14.7%. England’s centres followed with an average of 17,300 daily visitors, reflecting steady growth of 4.6% weekly and 4.8% on a year‐on‐year basis.

Scotland Insights

Scotland’s centres, with an average of 17,200 daily visitors, experienced a minor downturn during the week; however, the year‐on‐year performance improved by 6%. Additionally, Scottish centres recorded an average dwell time of 105 minutes per visit with a 5% improvement on a weekly basis, underlining efforts to boost shopper engagement. These positive indicators are supported by robust, advanced footfall counting measures that provide detailed local insights.

Spokesperson Comment

Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, stated: “The sharp increase in Wales’ footfall, in conjunction with recent observations in Retail Industry News, underscores the dynamic changes taking place across our local retail centres. We are encouraged by these trends and will continue harnessing advanced data analytics to drive further growth and operational improvements.”

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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.


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