High Streets & Town Centres Week 37, 2024: London Footfall Rises

High Streets & Town Centres Week 37, 2024: London Footfall Rises

Recent footfall data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time and weekday visitation across various UK regions for High Streets and Town Centres.

The week ending 15th September, 2024, London saw a notable increase in average daily footfall year-on-year, with a 9.1% rise, contrasting with a general decline in regions like the North East and South East.

Dwell times have also varied, with Wales experiencing the highest year-on-year increase among all the UK regions. Meanwhile, working weekday visitation shares have seen fluctuations, with the North East experiencing an increase year-on-year, suggesting a shift in consumer behaviour during the weekdays.

High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall

Dwell Time Analysis

Dwell times have varied, with Wales experiencing the highest year-on-year increase among all the UK regions. Meanwhile, working weekday visitation shares have seen fluctuations, with the North East experiencing an increase year-on-year, suggesting a shift in consumer behaviour during the weekdays.

Market Outlook

Looking ahead, the direction of the latest data and historical trends suggest that London may continue to see an increase in footfall over the coming weeks. Conversely, regions like the North East and South East might face further challenges.


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