Week 38, 2025 Local Retail Centres: Footfall Retail Insights
UK Local Retail Centres saw a 3.9% weekly rise in footfall retail, with footfall analytics revealing a 15.4% uplift in engagement year-on-year.
Overview:
For the week ending 28 September 2025, UK Local Retail Centres reported an average daily footfall of 16,600. The overall performance displayed a moderate week-on-week increase of 3.9% and a slight year-on-year gain of 0.5%. Visitor engagement remained robust with an average dwell time of 105 minutes, although this represented a week-on-week drop of 2.8%, counterbalanced by a strong year-on-year engagement boost of 15.4%.
Regional Breakdown:
- Scotland: Retail centres recorded an average of 16,800 daily visitors, marking a significant week-on-week rise of 11.3% and a year-on-year improvement of 3.9%. However, the average dwell time in Scotland was 95 minutes, down by 13.6% on a weekly basis, even as it improved by 10.5% year-on-year.
- Wales: Centres attracted approximately 14,000 daily visitors, with an impressive week-on-week increase of 11.5% and an 8.3% rise year-on-year. The average visit in Wales lasted 90 minutes, reflecting a 10% weekly reduction and a modest change of 2.3% on a year-on-year basis.
- England: Here, retail centres maintained a daily footfall of 16,600 with a week-on-week increase of 3.4% and a nearly unchanged year-on-year performance (0.2%). Visitors in England experienced the longest average dwell time at 107 minutes, despite a slight weekly decrease of 2.7% and a year-on-year increase of 16.3%.
Industry Comment:
Joe Capocci from Huq Industries highlighted the uplift in footfall trends, noting that the strong weekly performance in Wales, with an 11.5% surge, underscores current market trends as also seen in the latest Retail Industry News.
Data Insights:
The detailed footfall statistics and analytics provide a comprehensive view of the varying performance across regions, with noticeable impacts on visitor frequency and engagement quality. These figures offer retailers critical insights for strategic planning and operational adjustments in response to dynamic consumer behavior.
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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.
