Week 13 2025 High Streets & Town Centres: Footfall Data Update
Overall footfall displayed a 2.8% weekly uplift against a 4.3% annual decline. The insights reveal resilient footfall retail trends amid evolving challenges.
Overview
The latest weekly data for UK High Streets and Town Centres indicate an overall average daily footfall of 28,300 – reflecting a modest week-on-week increase of 2.8% yet counterbalanced by a 4.3% year-on-year decline. These statistics highlight the resilience of retail footfall in the face of continual challenges and serve as a benchmark in footfall analytics.
Regional Breakdown
Disaggregating the data by region, substantial variations are evident. Wales reported an average of 14,900 daily visitors, benefitting from a significant week-on-week lift of 10%, despite an annual decline of 2.1%. Scotland’s centres experienced an average footfall of 22,800 per day, enjoying an 8.7% weekly increase that partly offsets a year-on-year decline of 6.7%. England leads with the highest average daily footfall of 29,000, showing a steady weekly increase of 2.5% and matching the overall annual decline of 4.3%.
Dwell Time
Visitor engagement remains strong with an average dwell time of 99 minutes per visit across all monitored centres. This figure represents a 4.2% boost on a week-on-week basis and an impressive 11.2% jump from the previous year. A closer look reveals that England holds at 99 minutes per visit, Scotland is marginally behind at 98 minutes, while Wales, even at a slightly lower 95 minutes, has seen a sharp week-on-week increase in stay duration—despite the annual downturn in this metric. Notably, Scotland’s year-on-year performance boasts a significant increase in visit duration, underlining evolving consumer engagement.
Industry Comment
“Observing the 10% uplift in Wales amid recent retail industry news on evolving store formats has reinforced our view of shifting consumer patterns,” stated Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries. This comment accentuates the impact of emerging retail practices and suggests potential future adjustments in the strategies adopted across high streets and town centres.
Conclusion
The latest data encapsulates both the challenges and opportunities inherent in today’s retail environment. Despite the ongoing annual decline in footfall, regional variations and improvements in dwell time highlight a dynamic adjustment within the sector. Retailers and industry stakeholders are closely monitoring these trends to better align with the evolving demands of consumers.
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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 physical commerce with our flagship lighthouse platform.
