Week 16, 2025 Local Retail Centres Report: UK Location Analytics Insights
UK local retail centres saw footfall rise by 9.8% and a 5.4% annual increase, highlighting robust consumer engagement via location analytics and location intelligence.
UK Retail Centres continue to demonstrate resilience in a competitive market. The latest benchmark report by Huq Industries offers a detailed look into the performance of local retail centres across the UK. During the week ending April 27, 2025, retail centres recorded an average daily footfall of 15,200 visitors. This marks a 9.8% increase over the previous week and a 5.4% growth when compared annually.
The rise in footfall is accompanied by consumers spending an average of 99 minutes per visit. Dwell times have also seen a positive shift, with a 2.1% week-on-week increase and a notable improvement over the same week last year. These statistics are a testament to the effectiveness of utilising location analytics and location intelligence to gain deeper insights into consumer behaviour and retail performance.
A breakdown of regional data provides an interesting insight into local variations. Centres in England have maintained robust numbers with an average of 15,200 daily visitors, a 9.5% week-on-week improvement and a strong annual increase of 6.3%. The average dwell time here was recorded at 98 minutes per visit. In contrast, retail centres in Wales, while observing an 11.8% weekly uplift with 11,900 daily visitors, experienced an annual decline in footfall. However, Welsh centres recorded the longest visit durations at an average of 104 minutes per customer and a significant weekly improvement in dwell time of 18.2%.
Scottish centres have managed an average daily footfall of 14,700, showing an 11.7% increase during the week, although annual figures suggest a slight decline. Visitors in Scotland spent an average of 101 minutes per visit, highlighting steady consumer interest despite a tough retail environment.
Industry experts are optimistic about these trends. Joe Capocci, a spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented, “The sharp increase in footfall in key regions, alongside developments such as the retail centre revamp highlighted in recent industry news, confirms our belief in the market’s resilience.” This industry sentiment, combined with positive footfall and dwell time data, underscores the ongoing consumer engagement and the critical role of location analytics in driving retail success across the UK.
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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.
