We’re proud to present the latest footfall and spend insights into the Cheapside area for the end of 2025.
These Quarterly Reports includes information on footfall, including average daily, weekly, weekday and weekend footfall, as well as dwell time, demographics, density, spend and much more.
Below is an executive summary of the Q4 2025 report – for more information, and to view the full report, please use the link below the summary:
Cheapside BID delivered strong growth in Q4 2025, with total visits reaching 15.8 million, up from 12.7 million in Q4 2024, and year-to-date footfall rising to 52.6 million compared with 45.8 million in 2024, an increase of around 15%. Average daily visits climbed to 172,093, reflecting consistent quarterly momentum and a marked strengthening of weekday performance.
The area remains firmly weekday-driven, with average weekday footfall rising significantly year on year, while weekend volumes softened, underscoring Cheapside’s reliance on office-based demand. Activity is concentrated between midday and early evening, with Thursday the peak trading day, reinforcing the dominance of commuter and lunchtime trade.
Dwell time remains strong at 163 minutes in Q4 2025, up slightly on last year and above the 12-month average, indicating sustained engagement and economic contribution per visit. The catchment has become more London-centric, with nearly 68% of visitors originating from the capital, alongside growth in nearby City and fringe postcodes, signalling consolidation of the core commuter base.
Overall, Cheapside enters 2026 with robust footfall growth and solid engagement, but with performance still structurally tied to weekday office activity, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen weekend and broader leisure demand to enhance resilience.