Oxford Street footfall rises in first week of pedestrianisation

Business · First reported 9 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:22

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City Hall data showed increased visitor numbers and evening activity on the newly traffic-free stretch of Oxford Street. Retail spending also rose in Adyen’s figures, while transport effects will continue to be monitored.

Footfall on the pedestrianised stretch rose 16% against the comparable October 2025 half-term week; international visitor numbers increased 42% year-on-year.
Adyen data put spending at included Oxford Street businesses at about £3.7 million, up from £2.9 million a year earlier.
TfL and City Hall reported broadly similar traffic speeds on nearby roads during early monitoring; City Hall said it would keep tracking visitor numbers, transport and economic activity.

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Key facts

Footfall change: Up 16% on the comparable October 2025 half-term week in the pedestrianised stretch.
International visitors: Up 42% year-on-year, according to City Hall figures.
Retail spending: Adyen data showed spending increasing from about £2.9 million to £3.7 million year-on-year.
Visits after 6pm: Up 19% in the Standard’s account of the first week.
Monitoring: City Hall said it would continue monitoring visitor numbers, transport performance and economic activity.