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General · 18 March 2026

Ellesmere Port Tops UK High Street Closure List

Ellesmere Port Tops UK High Street Closure List

Ellesmere Port in Cheshire has been the UK town worst hit by high street shop closures, measured by population, with 75 closures per 10,000 residents between 2015 and 2025. Norwich, Torquay, and Warrington also feature among the most affected areas for retail losses. The decline in town centres is a growing concern due to dwindling footfall and escalating costs for businesses.

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