Shopping Centres Week 39, 2024: North East Sees Footfall Growth

Huq Industries’ latest footfall data reveals nuanced trends in UK retail centre visitation for the week ending September 29, 2024. The data, encompassing over 2,700 retail centres, highlights regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation patterns.

Over the last week, the North East experienced a significant increase in average daily footfall compared to the same period last year. The South West, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all reported decreases in footfall compared to the previous week.

In terms of dwell time, the East of England and West Midlands saw notable increases year-on-year. Northern Ireland saw a sharp decline in average visit dwell time year-on-year.

The data also points to a mixed picture in weekday visitation shares, with some regions experiencing declines, while others, like Yorkshire and the Humber, saw increases.

This detailed regional analysis provides valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to changing consumer patterns in the UK.

Shopping Centres Daily Footfall

Market Outlook

Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest that the coming four weeks could see continued variability in footfall across the UK. Regions like the North East could maintain their upward trajectory in footfall, while areas with recent declines could face further challenges.