Leeds
Leeds benefits from the third most populous catchment population in the UK according to PROMIS. Leeds has a catchment population of 4 million people of which the shopper population is 604,945. In addition the town has a catchment population within a 30 minute drive time of approximately 1,682,718 people. This is projected to rise by 3.7% to 1,745,213 by 2016.
| Drive Time | Population 2011 | Population 2016 | % Increase to 2016 | Population 2021 | % Increase to 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 269,448 | 283,074 | 5.1% | 300,041 | 11.4% |
| 20 minutes | 837,183 | 871,316 | 4.1% | 926,521 | 10.7% |
| 30 minutes | 1,682,718 | 1,745,213 | 3.7% | 1,848,819 | 9.9% |
Source: CACI
| Area | Total Population | Market Share Figures |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 523,152 | 58.6% |
| 20 minutes | 563,897 | 29.1% |
| 30 minutes | 678,639 | 13.7% |
| 20 minutes | 2,293,636 | 2.6% |
| 30 minutes | 3,999,324 | 15.1% |
...the third most populous
catchment in the UK
The city has a thriving shopping population with an annual comparison goods spend of £1,487m. The city has a strong penetration into its catchment with a market share of 59% of its primary catchment. It is anticipated that with the opening of Trinity Leeds, the total shopper catchment will increase and there will be a significant increase in retail expenditure. According to CACI the market share potential of Leeds will rise from £1.66bn to £1.91bn following the opening of Trinity Leeds.
A high proportion of the residents in the city centre are high earners with nearly two-thirds earning more than £35,000 per annum and more than half of them being under 30. The Leeds retail catchment also has a very favourable demographic profile with a strong representation of ABC1 groups. representing 52% of the catchment.
Leeds Retail Catchment - Acorn Profile
