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Week 16 2025 Shopping Centres: Footfall Data Insights
UK shopping centres show resilient footfall data with a modest weekly rise. Overall visitor numbers highlight evolving market dynamics and steady footfall retail trends.
May 1, 2025
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The Week 16 2025 analysis of UK shopping centres reveals an overall stable yet evolving performance framework in the retail landscape. With an average daily footfall standing at 33,400 across the country, the data reflects a modest week on week increase, even as annual figures have softened relative to the previous year.
Regional performance indicates a mixed picture. In England, shopping centres have seen a positive uptick with an average of 35,500 daily visitors and a slight annual increase. Conversely, Scotland experienced an average of 28,800 daily visitors, showing a robust week on week improvement but facing a modest annual decline. Wales, however, recorded an average daily footfall of 8,600, encountering a noticeable drop both in recent week comparisons and on an annual basis.
Dwell time further accentuates these regional disparities. Across all centres, visitors are spending an average of 119 minutes per visit—a figure that has seen a moderate week on week rise and a substantial annual increase, reflecting deeper engagement within centres. In England, the average dwell time is 122 minutes, while Scotland’s centres report 89 minutes per visit, and Welsh centres see a slightly reduced engagement at 75 minutes per visit.
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented on the trends: "We have seen a striking drop in Welsh visitor numbers along with emerging shifts in customer engagement, as echoed by recent industry headlines, reinforcing the need for continued adaptation in our retail strategy."
This detailed week on week and annual insight into footfall and dwell time not only underscores the resilience of UK shopping centres but also highlights evolving consumer behaviors that could shape future retail strategies.
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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.
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