Week 40, 2025 High Streets & Town Centres Footfall Report: A Look at Location Analytics

UK high streets and town centres saw steady footfall and longer visits in week 40, 2025. A modest 4.8% increase overall reveals solid location analytics and clear footfall trends.

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The latest data from The Benchmark highlights a steady performance across UK high streets and town centres during Week 40, 2025. With an average daily footfall of 35,600, the area recorded a modest week-on-week increase of 4.8% and an impressive year-on-year boost of 9%. Visitors maintained a healthy average dwell time of 107 minutes, despite a slight week-on-week decrease of 0.9%, and a dramatic year-on-year improvement of 17.6%, indicating stronger visitor engagement.

Regional performance varied across the country. In England, centres averaged 36,500 visitors daily, with dwell time improvements over the year, highlighting a robust recovery trend. Scotland showcased a standout performance with 31,100 visitors on average per day, experiencing a remarkable 11.1% week-on-week increase and a 13.6% uplift compared to the previous year. While Wales saw a dip with 18,200 daily visitors and a 2.1% decline in footfall, the average visit length rose by 10.8% to 113 minutes, suggesting that shoppers are spending more quality time in these centres.

Commenting on the performance, Joe Capocci from Huq Industries noted the strong rebound in locations such as Scotland, where a significant week-on-week increase occurred despite news of high street store closures, emphasizing the evolving dynamics in visitor behaviour and the overall resilience of the retail sector. This report underscores the importance of location analytics in understanding consumer patterns and signals gradual retail recovery despite ongoing challenges in the market.

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