UK Local Retail Centres – Week 21 2025 Footfall Analytics Performance Update
Week 21 2025 footfall in UK Local Retail Centres increased modestly by 2.2% week‑on‑week with 0.6% annual growth, according to fresh footfall retail insights.
Overall Footfall Performance
The latest figures from The Benchmark offer a detailed picture of visitation trends across UK Local Retail Centres. During week 21, centres recorded an average daily footfall of 14,800, reflecting a modest week‑on‑week increase of 2.2% and an annual improvement of 0.6%.
The overall average dwell time was recorded at 95 minutes. Although visits were 5% shorter compared to the previous week, the dwell time metric enjoyed a notable annual improvement, increasing by 15.9% compared to the same period last year.
Regional Comparisons
In Scotland, centres reported an average daily footfall of 13,600 with a robust week‑on‑week rise of 4.8%. However, the year‑on‑year performance showed a decline. Scottish visitors maintained an average visit duration of 109 minutes, which, while steady from the weekly average, represented a sharp increase compared to last year.
In England, the footfall was aligned with the overall average at 14,800. The region experienced a moderate week‑on‑week gain of 1.9% and a slight annual improvement of 0.9%. The average visit duration in England was 93 minutes, showing a 7% decrease from the previous week, yet still marking a solid annual increase of 14.8%.
Welsh centres, despite recording a lower average daily footfall of 11,900, experienced the most noteworthy rebound. With a 5.6% week‑on‑week increase and a 5.2% annual improvement, Welsh centres also boasted the longest dwell times, with visitors spending approximately 119 minutes per visit.
Additional Analysis
A closer look at the available data—including footfall numbers, retail footfall statistics, and counts—reinforces these observed trends, highlighting nuanced differences across regions.
Industry Insight
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented: “The data highlights a striking week‑on‑week rebound in Welsh footfall, and recent Northern Ireland retail developments further support the resilience and dynamism we are observing in the market.”
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