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Linstead Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
25 K People
Population growth
0.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 25%
15-64: 65%
65+: 10% percent
15-64: 65%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
3.2 People
Household composition
60% nuclear
30% extended
10% single-parent percent
30% extended
10% single-parent percent
Education level
40% secondary
20% tertiary
40% primary or less percent
20% tertiary
40% primary or less percent
Median household income
1,200,000 JMD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Agriculture, retail, services
Cost of living index
85 index (national=100)
Retail sales per capita
45,000 JMD/year
Disposable income
750,000 JMD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 12%, Dining: 18%, Electronics: 8% percent of retail spending
Existing retail mix
Open markets, small groceries, hardware stores
Number of competitors
75 businesses
Market saturation
High for essentials, moderate for non-essentials
Presence of anchor tenants
Linstead Market as primary draw, no national chains
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
4,000 people/day
Rent costs
2,500 JMD/sqm/month
Property values
400,000 JMD/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial in core, residential/agricultural periphery
Business permits
45 days
Availability of retail space
1,500 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Adjacent to A1 highway km (0)
Public transportation access
Multiple bus routes daily
Parking availability
200 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
3,500 people/day
Vehicle traffic
8,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High, 15-minute frequency
Commute times
25 minutes to Kingston
Work patterns
70% local jobs, 30% commute percent
Shopping preferences
Bargain hunting at markets, occasional urban trips
Brand affinity
Local products and budget internationals
Consumer loyalty
Strong to market vendors
Entertainment and leisure trends
Weekly markets, community events, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
15 incidents/1,000 people/year
Shoplifting rates
0.5 percent of sales
Public safety measures
Police patrols, community policing
Tourist spending
2,000 JMD/visitor
Tourist footfall
5,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Linstead Market Day, parish festivals
Seasonal attractions
Peak during holidays and harvest
E-commerce penetration
12 %
Click-and-collect adoption
3 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
88 %
Total retail space
8,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.32 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1.5 %
Retail leakage rate
35 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable for groceries and basics
Major upcoming retail projects
Small shop expansions, no large developments
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Linstead Market: 55%, Hi-Lo Foods: 25%, Independent shops: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
60% essentials, 25% apparel/dining, 15% other percent
Grocery expenditure trends
2.8 percent/year increase
Luxury retail performance
Minimal, under 5% of sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Travel to Constant Spring Mall or Half Way Tree
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
45 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Product variety, promotions, social outings
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 75%, Luxury fashion: 5%, Basics: 20% percent
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
600,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern supermarkets, fashion outlets
Trade area population
60,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate, JMD 100 million annual
Projected retail growth rate
1.8 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with market integration
Public transport access
Excellent, central bus terminal
Walkability score
75 index (100 max)
Road infrastructure & car access
Paved roads, easy highway entry
Parking capacity in comparable malls
150 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and farms; highway upgrades planned
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