Week 8, 2025 Shopping Centres Footfall Update: Insights from Location Analytics

UK shopping centres recorded a 12.4% week-on-week decline with 27,900 daily visitors, reflecting evolving location analytics and emerging footfall trends.

Overall Performance

During the latest reporting period, UK shopping centres saw an average of 27,900 daily visitors. This figure reflects a moderate week-on-week decline of 12.4% and a year-on-year drop of 4.8%, illustrating the challenges posed by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving location analytics.

Regional Insights

In England, shopping centres experienced a slightly higher average of 29,800 daily visitors, although with a sharper 14% week-on-week decline and a 4% reduction compared to the same period last year. By contrast, Scottish centres benefitted from a notable upturn, recording 21,800 daily visitors with a week-on-week increase of 12.6% and a year-on-year improvement of 14.3%. These regional differences highlight varying consumer trends across the UK market.

Dwell Time Overview

Visitor engagement, as measured by dwell time, showed an overall average of 116 minutes per visit, despite a 4.1% week-on-week softening. In England, the average visit duration was slightly higher at 117 minutes, while Scottish centres saw 109 minutes. In Wales, however, centres continue to face challenges, with an average visit duration of only 46 minutes, signaling a decline in engagement levels.

Industry Comment

"Scotland's standout improvement in footfall amid a challenging retail backdrop, as noted in recent industry news, clearly illustrates the evolving market dynamics," commented Joe Capocci, a spokesperson for Huq Industries.

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