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UK Retail Parks – Week 12 Performance Update 2025: Footfall Retail Insights
UK Retail Parks – Week 12 Performance Update 2025: Footfall Retail Insights
UK retail parks saw a modest week-on-week 0.8% boost in footfall, despite a 19.3% year-on-year decline. Recent trends from footfall analytics suggest evolving visitor habits.
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Overall Performance
The latest data from The Benchmark provides an insightful overview of footfall activity across UK retail parks. The average daily visitor count now stands at 16,200, reflecting a modest weekly improvement of 0.8%. However, when compared with the same week last year, the overall footfall figures show a 19.3% decline, underlining the ongoing challenges in returning to historic performance levels.
Regional Breakdown
In England, retail parks averaged 16,500 visitors daily, benefitting from a 0.8% gain over the past week, counterbalanced by an 18.7% drop year-on-year. Scotland, meanwhile, registered an average of 15,000 daily visitors, despite a slight weekly dip of 0.3% coupled with a marked annual decline. Wales presented a contrasting trend with retail parks attracting an average of 13,600 visitors per day, highlighted by a healthier weekly increase of 2.4%, though still facing a 19.1% decline compared to the previous year.
Visitor Behaviour
Additional analysis from footfall analytics reveals that the average dwell time per visit has reached 71 minutes. While this marks a 2.7% decrease from last week, it is nevertheless a 12.7% improvement over the previous year's figures—a signal of both enhanced visit quality and evolving spending potential. Delving deeper, regional variations are evident:
• In Scotland, visitors now spend an average of 81 minutes per visit, which is a result of a 3.8% increase week-on-week and a 15.7% annual rise.
• In England, dwell times remain consistent with the overall average, despite experiencing a slight weekly decrease of 1.4% and recording a 14.5% improvement year-on-year.
• Conversely, in Wales, shorter visits averaging 63 minutes suggest a softening in dwell time relative to earlier periods.
Industry Perspective
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented on the evolving retail landscape: "The pronounced year-on-year decline in footfall, notably seen in Scotland, underscores the challenging environment currently facing retail parks. This is further highlighted by recent developments in the sector, like the opening of an IKEA mini retail park store."
These trends provide vital insights for stakeholders aiming to navigate the shifting dynamics of UK retail parks and adapt strategies for improved visitor engagement.
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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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UK High Streets & Town Centres – Week 12, 2025: footfall analytics Performance Update
UK High Streets & Town Centres – Week 12, 2025: footfall analytics Performance Update
Footfall analytics indicate a modest 1.5% decline, with overall footfall data showing a drop amid evolving UK retail trends as visitors now spend 95 minutes on average.
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Overview
Data from The Benchmark for the week ending 30 March 2025 indicates modest declines in footfall across UK High Streets and Town Centres, according to footfall analytics. Nationally, average daily footfall was recorded at 27,600, marking a 1.5% reduction from the previous week and a 6.6% decline compared to the same period last year.
Despite these figures indicating fewer visitors overall, the duration of visits has improved, with the national average climbing to 95 minutes. This slight improvement in dwell time, alongside muted week on week variations, suggests that while fewer people are visiting, those who do are spending longer in store environments. These findings are further supported by robust footfall data.
Regional Breakdown
Regional analysis reveals distinct patterns across the UK. Centres in England have experienced a 1.3% drop in daily footfall from the previous week, arriving at an average of 28,400 visitors, with a comparable 6.3% decline over the year. In contrast, Scottish centres recorded lower attendance with an average of 21,100 visitors, declining by 5.6% week on week and 13.6% over the year.
Welsh centres saw the lowest numbers at 13,500 daily visitors, experiencing a 3.8% week on week drop and an 11% decline compared to last year. These footfall statistics highlight evolving regional consumer behaviours and contribute significantly to footfall retail insights.
Dwell Time Insights
Quality of visits has shown an overall improvement. Although the average visit duration fell slightly by 1% on a week on week basis, the year on year increase of 6.7% underscores an enhanced visitor experience. In England, dwell times were maintained from the previous week and improved by 9.1% compared to last year.
Scottish centres reported steady performance over the week while experiencing a sharp increase over the year, whereas Welsh centres noted a marked reduction in the time visitors spend per visit. Recent footfall counting metrics further corroborate these dwelling trends.
Industry Comment
“Overall results, with the most striking decline in Scotland’s footfall alongside recent retail headlines such as the WH Smith sale, affirm that our data provides essential insight into evolving consumer behaviour,” said Joe Capocci, Huq Industries spokesperson.
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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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Week 12, 2025 Local Retail Centres Footfall Performance Update
Week 12, 2025 Local Retail Centres Footfall Performance Update
UK Local Retail Centres saw a 2% dip in daily visitor numbers. Robust footfall trends and footfall analytics reveal an overall soft performance from last week.
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Overall Performance:
UK Local Retail Centres recorded an average of 12,900 daily visitors during Week 12, 2025, marking a 2% decline from the previous week and a notable 10.2% drop compared to the same period last year. This overall soft performance reflects a dynamic retail environment where even minor shifts in footfall can be significant.
Regional Breakdown:
In England, the centres saw an average of 13,000 visitors per day, experiencing a 2.3% decrease week on week and a 9.2% decline year on year. In contrast, Scotland’s performance was somewhat more encouraging, with an average daily footfall of 11,900—a 3.3% increase over the past week, despite softer comparisons with the previous year. Meanwhile, Wales faced tougher conditions, with an average of 9,700 daily visitors, registering a 4.4% weekly decline alongside a substantial year on year drop.
Visitor Engagement:
Visitor behavioural data revealed that the average dwell time at local retail centres remained steady at 93 minutes per visit, identical to last week’s figures. Notably, this duration represents a significant 14.8% year on year increase. England’s centres maintained an average visit duration of 94 minutes, buoyed by a 17.5% increase compared to the previous year. Scottish centres also saw improvements, with dwell times rising by 5.9% week on week and by 16.9% year on year. In contrast, Welsh centres experienced a decrease, with average dwell times falling to 64 minutes, highlighting a marked reduction relative to historical performance.
Industry Comment:
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented on the trends: "The notable decline in footfall observed in Wales alongside Scotland's rebound, as echoed in recent footfall statistics, underlines the evolving market dynamics." This industry insight underscores the complexities of regional performance and the importance of continuous monitoring in a fluctuating market.
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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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Shopping Centres Week 12, 2025 Performance Update: Location Analytics Insights
Shopping Centres Week 12, 2025 Performance Update: Location Analytics Insights
Week 12 update reveals mixed trends with a –1.5% weekly dip and modest dwell time uplift. Location analytics insights underscore robust footfall trends.
Overall Performance
UK Shopping Centres experienced mixed visitation trends over the week ending 30 March 2025, as revealed by location analytics that underscore current retail performance. Average daily footfall across all centres was 26,900, reflecting a slight weekly dip of –1.5% and a year-on-year decline of –19.8%. At the same time, visitors are spending more time on-site, with an average visit duration reaching 115 minutes—a modest weekly lift of 1.8% that signals a healthier level of engagement.
Regional Performance
In England, centres recorded an average daily footfall of 28,800 with a minor week-to-week decrease of –2% and a year-on-year drop of –17.9%, suggesting that while numbers have eased, there remains some resilience in visitor traffic. Scottish centres saw an average of 18,200 daily visitors accompanied by a weekly change of –4% and a notable year-on-year decline, pointing to relatively tougher trading conditions. Wales recorded the lowest overall average, with 6,000 daily visitors and a weekly decrease of –7.1%, compounded by a significant year-on-year fall that highlights the challenges faced in maintaining visitor numbers and footfall trends.
Dwell Time Analysis
In England, the average visit lasted 113 minutes, with only a slight softening of –0.9% on a week-on-week basis, while year-on-year performance improved by 14.1%. Scottish centres reported an average dwell time of 107 minutes, experiencing a significant week-on-week fall of –11.6% but a sharp improvement in their year-on-year figures. In contrast, centres in Wales displayed an average visit duration of just 26 minutes, with both weekly and yearly comparisons indicating notable declines in visitor engagement.
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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.
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Week 11 Weekly Wrap: Robust Footfall Retail Analytics Across the UK
Week 11 Weekly Wrap: Robust Footfall Retail Analytics Across the UK
Discover how footfall retail trends show a 4.2% rise in retail parks, boosting footfall analytics and footfall data insights.
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Overview of Week 11 Trends
In Week 11, the UK retail scene is buzzing with activity as footfall increases across multiple centre types. The latest footfall data reveal dynamic changes and a notable shift in visitor engagement across key retail outlets. Early indicators pinpoint retail parks and shopping centres as standout performers, with emerging footfall statistics and enhanced dwell times setting the stage for more resilient footfall retail performance.
Retail Parks Surge and Insights
Retail parks experienced a promising boost with an average of 16,200 daily visitors and dwell times rising to 73 minutes in Week 11. Compared to Week 10 figures, which reported 15,600 visitors, these parks now display a subtle yet significant improvement. The detailed Retail Parks Week 11 update provides further insight into regional gains and the upward movement in footfall analytics.
Major Retail Centres Performance
Major retail centres averaged 68,800 daily visitors alongside dwell times of 114 minutes in Week 11. Regions such as Scotland saw impressive numbers with 81,000 visitors, while England and Wales recorded steadier figures. More context on evolving footfall statistics in these centres is available in the Major Retail Centres Week 11 update.
Strong Figures in Shopping Centres
The shopping centres sector reported a significant 12.8% increase, reaching 27,400 visitors per day with dwell times of 113 minutes. This improvement stands in contrast with Week 10 when a decline was observed, indicating a promising rebound in shopper engagement. Comprehensive analysis in the Detailed Shopping Centres data for Week 11 sheds light on these impressive footfall retail outcomes and the role of increased footfall statistics.
High Streets and Town Centres Dynamics
High streets and town centres recorded an average of 28,100 daily visitors with a modest overall improvement. Regional contrasts are evident as England enjoyed minor gains while Scotland saw reduced visitor numbers but slightly longer dwell times. Further information can be found in the High Streets & Town Centres update, which explains emerging trends in footfall counting and strategic retail adjustments.
Local Retail Centres: A Closer Look
Local retail centres reached 13,300 daily visitors with a strong weekly gain of 6.1% despite facing a YoY decline. Regional breakdowns identify Wales and Scotland as rising markets, even as average dwell times slightly dipped. Explore more detailed footfall analytics for these centres in the Local Retail Centres Week 11 update.
Expert Insights and Overall Analysis
Joe Capocci, Huq Industries Spokesperson, remarked, "The upward trends in footfall and longer dwell times are a strong signal that customers are engaging more deeply across all retail environments." He emphasised that substantial improvements in footfall statistics present opportunities for retailers to optimise customer interactions and better capitalise on emerging behavioural trends. This analysis demonstrates that even in face of variable visitor numbers, the enhanced time spent in stores underscores a positive shift in consumer habits.
Looking Ahead
Analysis of Week 10 alongside Week 11 reveals that improved dwell times are bolstering overall footfall retail performance, despite some isolated declines in major centres. Retail businesses can confidently leverage these measurable improvements to adjust their strategies. The nuanced insights and detailed metrics across retail parks, shopping centres, high streets, and local centres continue to inform stakeholders and paint a comprehensive picture of evolving consumer dynamics.
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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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UK Local Retail Centres – Week 11 2025: Footfall Retail Performance Update
UK Local Retail Centres – Week 11 2025: Footfall Retail Performance Update
UK local retail centres saw steady gains this week with a 6.1% rise in average daily footfall retail. The modest increase, supported by encouraging footfall analytics, points to evolving consumer trends.
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The latest data from The Benchmark highlights a slight week-on-week improvement in UK local retail centres, which recorded an average daily footfall of 13,300 for the week ending March 23, 2025. This represents a 6.1% increase over the previous week, despite a 14.9% decline compared to the same time last year. Shoppers are now spending an average of 93 minutes per visit, though this represents a slight softening of dwell time by 2.1% over one week, despite a strong long-term trend of increased time spent in centres.
Regional breakdowns further underscore the evolving retail dynamics. In England, the centres experienced an average of 13,400 visitors daily with a similar 6% weekly growth and an average visit duration of 94 minutes, even though the annual comparison shows a 13.8% decline. Welsh retail hubs performed notably well with an 11.5% gain, drawing in 10,400 daily visitors. Meanwhile, Scottish centres also saw robust footfall with 11,700 daily visitors and a 10.6% increase week-on-week; however, they recorded the shortest dwell times at 85 minutes, a figure that softened by 10.5% even amidst a year-on-year boost in footfall.
Industry insights reflect the significance of these trends. Joe Capocci of Huq Industries noted "The striking weekly improvements in Wales and highlighted evolving consumer trends significantly impacting local retail spaces."
Overall, while the year-on-year figures may appear challenging, the week-on-week growth suggests optimism and points to an evolving landscape where local retail centres are gradually regaining momentum with increasing visitor engagement.
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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.
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UK High Streets & Town Centres – Week 11, 2025: Footfall Retail Trends
UK High Streets & Town Centres – Week 11, 2025: Footfall Retail Trends
Cautious recovery as footfall data shows a 5.3% weekly rise and a 1.7% annual drop, reflecting steady footfall analytics in UK retail centres.
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UK high streets and town centres are seeing cautious signs of recovery. The most recent figures from The Benchmark show an overall average daily footfall of 28,100 in the latest week, reflecting a 5.3% increase on a week-on-week basis, even though there is a 1.7% decrease compared to the same week last year. This mixed trend highlights a resilient yet stabilizing market, where short-term upticks contrast with slightly weaker long-term performance.
In England, the picture looks fairly positive with an average of 28,900 daily visitors, a 5.5% week-on-week increase, and only a minimal 0.9% year-on-year decline. This suggests that although the market has its challenges, recent recovery efforts seem to be paying off.
The situation in Scotland tells a different story. Here, high streets and town centres averaged just 22,300 daily visitors. This is coupled with a 3.3% reduction over the week and a significant year-on-year decline of 15.9%, pointing to more turbulent times in that region.
Wales has also recorded notable shifts, with an average of 14,100 daily visitors. The week-on-week performance was promising with a 6.6% increase, but the year-on-year comparison shows an 18.3% decline, painting a picture of a market under stress despite short-term gains.
Dwell time measurements, which provide insights into visit quality, remained steady overall at an average of 96 minutes per visit for the latest week. While this duration is consistent with the previous week's data, it represents an 18.5% improvement compared to last year. In England, dwell time trends closely mirror these overall patterns.
Scotland's visitors spent slightly more time on average, clocking in at 100 minutes per visit. Despite a week-on-week dip of 5.7% in dwell time, there has been a marked increase over a longer period. Wales again presents a mixed scenario: although the average visit duration remained at 96 minutes, there was a notable week-on-week decline of 15%, even as the year-on-year figure shows a moderate recovery of 14.3%.
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, summed up the situation by highlighting the profound challenges facing the industry, especially in Wales: "The most striking change in our results is the notable decline in footfall across Wales, and recent industry news further underscores the importance of monitoring these trends."
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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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Week 11, 2025 Shopping Centres Update: Location Analytics Perspective
Week 11, 2025 Shopping Centres Update: location analytics Perspective
UK shopping centres saw a 12.8% weekly footfall increase despite a 6.7% annual decline, signalling a cautious short‐term recovery amid subdued longer‐term trends, while consumer dwell time insights underscore evolving shopper behaviour.
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UK shopping centres recorded an average daily footfall of 27,400 during week 11, marking a moderate week on week rise of 12.8%. Despite this short‐term uptick, a year on year decline of 6.7% hints at underlying challenges that continue to affect overall visitor numbers.
Retailers are taking note of a significant change in shopper engagement: the average dwell time across venues stood at 113 minutes per visit—a weekly increase of 3.7% and an impressive year on year improvement of 17.7%. This trend suggests that even as overall visits have seen a slight dip over the year, consumers are spending more time in store, possibly engaging more deeply with in-store experiences.
A regional breakdown of the data provides further insights. In Wales, shopping centres experienced an average daily footfall of 6,400. The region saw declines both weekly and on a yearly basis, and the average duration of a visit was 90 minutes, reflecting lower levels of consumer engagement relative to other regions.
In contrast, Scotland’s centres posted an average daily footfall of 19,700, with modest increases of 4.2% week on week and 3.6% year on year. Shoppers in Scotland enjoyed a longer average dwell time of 121 minutes per visit, benefiting from a notable weekly uplift despite more moderate historical gains.
England leads the pack, boasting the highest average daily footfall at 29,400. Although England experienced a yearly decline of 5.3%, a healthy weekly increase of 13.7% underscores a dynamic retail landscape. With an average dwell time of 114 minutes per visit, the region also recorded a slight weekly increase and a strong year on year improvement in customer engagement.
Industry voices have commented on these trends. Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, noted, "The notable decline in footfall in Wales, coupled with observations from recent retail industry news, underscores the evolving dynamics of consumer engagement." These remarks echo a broader sentiment that, while short‐term recoveries are visible through increased dwell times and weekly boosts, long‐term challenges persist.
As the UK retail environment continues to evolve, these insights from location analytics provide a critical window into shifting consumer behaviour—helping retailers strategize and adapt in a competitive market landscape.
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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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Week 11 2025 Major Retail Centres: Robust Performance & Location Analytics Insights
Week 11 2025 Major Retail Centres: Robust Performance & Location Analytics Insights
Positive retail performance across UK centres shows weekly gains of up to 8% and strong location analytics with emerging footfall trends, highlighting steady consumer engagement.
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Overview
Data from The Benchmark
The latest update from The Benchmark reveals that footfall across UK Major Retail Centres remained robust during week 11, with an average of 68,800 daily visitors, a modest week‑on‑week gain and a moderate year‑on‑year increase. Alongside this, the average visit duration across all centres was 114 minutes; although visitors spent slightly less time per visit compared to the previous week, they enjoyed longer visits relative to the same period last year. This analysis, supported by location analytics and footfall trends as key visitor metrics, confirms stable retail performance and strong consumer engagement.
Regional Breakdown
In Scotland, the average daily footfall reached 81,000, with a marginal week‑on‑week change of 0.1% and a steady year‑on‑year improvement of 5.4%. Scottish visitors also recorded an average visit duration of 126 minutes, despite a slight decline in comparison to the previous week. These visitor metrics illustrate strong consumer engagement in the Scottish retail market.
Centres in England mirrored the overall trends with an average of 68,300 daily visitors, supported by a week‑on‑week gain of 3.4% and a positive year‑on‑year increase of 8.1%. The average visit duration in England was 114 minutes, reflecting balanced consumer engagement and robust retail performance. Conversely, centres in Wales recorded the lowest average daily footfall of 52,900; despite a healthy week‑on‑week gain of 4.7% and a sharp increase in visitor numbers over the year, visitors spent an average of only 85 minutes per visit, indicating a notable decline in dwell time.
Spokesperson Comment
Commenting on these insights, Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, stated: “The sharp increase in footfall in Wales alongside encouraging signals from recent industry headlines clearly underscores the resilience seen across UK retail centres.”
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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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UK Retail Parks – Week 11 2025 Performance Update: Footfall Data Insights
UK Retail Parks – Week 11 2025 Performance Update: Footfall Data Insights
Overall footfall data shows a 4.2% week-on-week rise despite a 19% year-on-year decline. Increased visitor dwell times offer promising footfall analytics insights.
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Overall Performance
According to recent footfall data, during the week ending 2025-03-23, overall average daily footfall in UK Retail Parks reached 16,200, marking a modest week-on-week rise of 4.2%. However, year-on-year figures indicate a 19% decline, reflecting ongoing challenges in drawing the same level of visitors compared to the previous period. Notably, analysis of visitor behaviour shows that those who do attend are engaging for longer, with the average visit duration now at 73 minutes—up 5.8% from the preceding week and 14.1% from the same period last year.
Regional Overview
In England, Retail Parks recorded an average daily footfall of 16,500, with a 3.7% increase from the previous week, although year-on-year performance depicts an 18.5% decline. Scotland’s parks achieved a weekly growth of 5.6% in average daily footfall, despite experiencing a notable decline on a yearly basis. In Wales, footfall exhibited a healthy week-on-week rise of 11.1%, yet the historical trend still points to a notable decline compared to the previous year. These regional variations underscore the nuanced landscape across the UK Retail Park market. These figures contribute to robust footfall retail insights and provide valuable footfall statistics for market evaluation.
Visitor Dwell Times
Visitor engagement has improved across the regions with overall dwell times trending upward. In England, the average dwell time increased to 72 minutes, registering a modest week-on-week growth of 4.3% and a 9.1% improvement compared to last year. Scotland’s Retail Parks observed an average duration of 78 minutes with a stronger week-on-week jump of 9.9% and a sharp increase in year-on-year performance. In Wales, the average visit extended to 79 minutes, supported by sharp increases in both week-on-week and year-on-year comparisons, further highlighting a trend towards longer visits even amid lower footfall numbers. These improvements in visitor engagement are further underlined by more refined footfall analytics insights, emphasizing the importance of continuous footfall measurement.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, stated, “The healthy 11.1% week-on-week rise in Wales underscores a positive shift in visitor engagement, which is echoed by recent retail developments such as Lidl and Halfords gearing up to open.”
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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.
