Week 23, 2025 Major Retail Centres: Footfall Data Update

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The Benchmark Tracker's data for the last full week of June 2025 shows that UK major retail centres are witnessing a cautious yet persistent recovery. The reported average daily footfall stands at 74,900, representing a modest 1.5% year‑on‑year improvement despite a slight week‑on‑week decline of the same percentage.

Visitor engagement remains a key focus, with the average dwell time now at 117 minutes. Although this figure experienced a 1.7% week‑on‑week reduction, it still marks a significant 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year, indicating a strengthening long-term trend in customer behavior.

Regional disparities paint an intriguing picture. In England, average daily footfall is very close to the national performance at 74,300, showing a 1.2% drop over the week but a healthy 1.9% increase year‑on‑year. Wales presents a brighter outlook with an average of 57,500 visitors daily, boosted by a 3.1% rise from the previous week and a notable 7.5% year‑on‑year surge. The average dwell time in Wales is 92 minutes, which experienced a significant week‑on‑week increase despite a softer comparative year‑on‑year performance.

Scotland continues to lead in visitor numbers with an impressive average of 87,200 daily visitors, even though it faced a 3.9% drop week‑on‑week and a 3.1% year‑on‑year decrease. Scottish centres also noted an average visit duration of 122 minutes; while experiencing a slight week‑on‑week decline, the duration marks a strong year‑on‑year improvement.

The comprehensive analysis of these figures highlights not just the resilience but also the nuanced changes in footfall retail trends, emphasising the importance of regional performance variations in shaping the future of retail centres.

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