<turbo-stream action="replace" target="mall-map-wrapper"><template><div data-controller="map" data-lat="51.1368647" data-lng="0.8785572" data-map-catchment-data-value="{&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.1368647&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;0.8785572&quot;,&quot;primary_radius&quot;:5.0,&quot;secondary_radius&quot;:15.0,&quot;population&quot;:1800000}" data-map-demographic-summary-value="{&quot;Mall Demographics&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Primary Catchment Area&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;30 km&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated radius covering Ashford and local Kent areas, primary draw for local shoppers&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Secondary Catchment Area&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;100 km&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Wider radius including London and South East England, for day-trip visitors&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Catchment area population&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1,800,000 People&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated total population in primary and secondary catchment, based on Kent population of 1.6M plus nearby areas&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Population growth rate&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.2&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Annual growth rate for Ashford borough from 2011-2021 census data&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Median age&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;41 Years&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Median age of residents in Ashford borough from 2021 census&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Household size&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;2.4 Persons&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Average household size in Ashford, aligned with UK and Kent averages&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Education level (tertiary)&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;32.0&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Percentage of Ashford population with higher education qualifications, based on 2021 census data for South East England&quot;}],&quot;Economic Indicators&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Median household income&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;37,700 GBP&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Median gross household income in Kent/Ashford area for 2023&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Unemployment rate&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Unemployment rate in Ashford for year ending December 2023&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Cost of living index&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;98 Index&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Cost of living index for Kent relative to UK average of 100, estimated from regional data&quot;}],&quot;Consumer Spending&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Retail spending per capita&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;3,200 GBP&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Annual retail spending per person in UK, adjusted for South East region&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Spending on apparel&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1,308 GBP per household&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Annual household expenditure on clothing and footwear in UK&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Spending on groceries&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;4,500 GBP per household&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated annual household grocery spending in UK for 2023&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Spending on electronics&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;475 GBP per capita&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Annual per capita revenue on consumer electronics in UK for 2025 projection&quot;}],&quot;Mall Traffic \u0026 Performance&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Annual foot traffic&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;3,500,000 Visitors&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Annual visitor numbers to Ashford Designer Outlet&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Dwell time&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;2.5 Hours&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Average dwell time for outlet visitors, estimated twice that of standard malls&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Conversion rate&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;50.0&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated conversion rate for outlets, approximately twice that of shopping centres&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Sales per square meter&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;6,500 GBP&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated annual sales per square meter for UK designer outlets&quot;}],&quot;Competition \u0026 Tenant Mix&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Number of retail stores&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;130 Stores&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Total number of stores post-expansion&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Anchor tenant presence&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Presence of major anchor tenants like Nike, Adidas, and luxury brands&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Competitor density (same category)&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Low&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Few direct designer outlet competitors within 50km radius&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Tenant diversity&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Diverse mix of 120+ designer brands across fashion, home, and F\u0026B&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Unique Concepts&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Includes unique features like Europe&#39;s largest green wall and events space&quot;}],&quot;Real Estate \u0026 Leasing&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Gross Leasable Area&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;26,000 sqm&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Total GLA post-2019 expansion of approximately 26,500 sqm added to original&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Number of Levels&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;2 Levels&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Multi-level structure with ground and upper levels&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Average rent per square meter&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;350 GBP per sqm per year&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated average rent for outlet retail space in UK&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Vacancy rate&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;0.0&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Current vacancy rate, reaching 100% occupancy in 2025&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Lease term flexibility&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Medium&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Standard 5-10 year leases with some flexibility for outlets&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Available retail space&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Minimal sqm&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Low availability due to full occupancy&quot;}],&quot;Accessibility \u0026 Infrastructure&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Proximity to main roads&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Direct&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Direct access to M20 motorway&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Public transport access&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Near Ashford International Station with Eurostar and high-speed rail links&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Parking spaces&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;2,000 Spaces&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Total parking including 725 added in expansion, free parking&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pedestrian traffic&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Strong pedestrian access within site and from transport hubs&quot;}],&quot;Digital \u0026 E-commerce Trends&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;E-commerce competition&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Significant competition from online designer sales platforms&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Click-and-collect adoption&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Widespread adoption in UK outlets, integrated with physical stores&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Internet penetration&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;95.0&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Internet penetration rate in UK households&quot;}],&quot;Safety \u0026 Security&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Retail crime rate&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;High&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;UK retail crime up 50% in 2024, affecting shopping centres&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Security measures&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Advanced&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;CCTV, on-site security teams, and prevention technologies&quot;}],&quot;Marketing \u0026 Events&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Promotional events&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Frequent&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Regular events, sales, and seasonal promotions&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Loyalty program penetration&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Medium %&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Estimated participation in outlet loyalty and VIP programs&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Digital signage presence&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Digital signage throughout the centre for promotions&quot;}],&quot;Growth Potential&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Projected foot traffic growth&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;7.0&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Aligned with McArthurGlen&#39;s 7% sales growth YTD 2024&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;New tenant pipeline&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;Ongoing&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Recent additions like Castore and Slim Chickens&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Mall expansion plans&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;None recent&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Completed major £90M expansion in 2019, no new plans announced&quot;}]}" data-map-mapbox-token-value="pk.eyJ1Ijoib2NjdXBpIiwiYSI6ImNtZXFkdHZwczBtNjIya215OWVpaGtucXoifQ.xiNo8HmyyKim2YrJ3LdqdQ" data-map-nearby-malls-value="{&quot;primary&quot;:[],&quot;secondary&quot;:[],&quot;outside&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:6735,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;neats-court-retail-park&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Neats Court Retail Park&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.410471&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;0.7578629&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Retail&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Neats Court Retail Park is located in Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK, postcode ME11 5AR, fronting the A249 trunk road that connects the island to mainland Kent. The park comprises seven retail units totaling 68,001 square feet, with 267 dedicated car parking spaces at a ratio of 1:250 sq ft, including an on-site petrol filling station. It serves as the primary out-of-town retail destination for the Isle of Sheppey, a community of approximately 40,000 residents, with a broader catchment of 116,000 people within a 20-minute drive encompassing nearby North Kent areas. Current tenants include a mix of discount and value-oriented retailers: B\u0026M in two units (22,276 sq ft and 7,649 sq ft), Iceland (7,230 sq ft), Poundland (10,111 sq ft), Sports Direct (10,426 sq ft), Snap Fitness (5,112 sq ft), and Cancer Research UK (5,197 sq ft), indicating a focus on affordable shopping, fitness, and charity retail. The park maintains 100% occupancy, reflecting stable demand in a local market characterized by working-class demographics and seasonal tourism influences from coastal attractions. Leasing advantages include prominent roadside visibility for drive-time traffic, flexible unit sizes suitable for mid-box retailers, and proximity to residential areas without direct high-street competition. However, the island&#39;s geography presents access challenges via the Sheppey Crossing bridge, potentially limiting broader appeal during peak congestion or adverse weather. Market reports from Kent Property Market indicate subdued retail warehouse rents averaging £8-£12 per sq ft in similar South East locations, with Neats Court benefiting from low vacancy but facing risks from online retail shifts and economic pressures on lower-income households. Overall, the park offers practical opportunities for cost-conscious operators targeting local convenience and comparison shopping, though growth may be constrained by the contained catchment and absence of upscale anchors.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Queenborough&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;B\u0026M,Iceland,Sports Direct,Poundland&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:31.56,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;6317&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;B\u0026M,Iceland,Sports Direct,Poundland&quot;}},{&quot;id&quot;:6531,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;forum-shopping-centre&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Forum Shopping Centre&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.3406856&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;0.7355984&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Shopping Centre&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;The Forum Shopping Centre is located at High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DL, serving as the primary undercover retail destination in this commuter town of approximately 62,000 residents, situated between London and Canterbury with strong transport links via the A2/M2 motorways and Sittingbourne railway station offering frequent services to London Victoria. Spanning about 77,000 sq ft, the centre features a mix of high street chains and independent retailers including Costa Coffee, New Look, Specsavers, and emerging outlets like Lux Tanz, focusing on fashion, groceries, jewellery, and services. Recently acquired by Vanguard Properties for GBP 2.4 million in December 2024, it is undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment to introduce more food and beverage options, a major unnamed retailer in the former Poundstretcher unit, and 74 residential flats on the roof to enhance footfall. As part of the GBP 330 million Spirit of Sittingbourne regeneration, adjacent Bourne Place includes an 8-screen cinema, bowling alley, Nando&#39;s, Travelodge, and Loungers bar, linking to the high street and transport hubs. Current occupancy appears moderate to low with several units available, reflecting broader Kent high street vacancy rates around 14-19% post-pandemic, though regeneration efforts aim to improve this. Average rents in Sittingbourne hover at GBP 15 per sq ft, with flexible leasing options in prime promotional spaces. Leasing advantages include central accessibility, ample parking, and potential footfall uplift from residential integration and leisure proximity, positioning it well for convenience retail in a family-oriented demographic with median age 38 and household incomes below national average. However, challenges include current sparse tenant mix, competition from nearby high street independents and larger regional centres like Maidstone, and reliance on successful redevelopment execution amid market saturation in non-food categories.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sittingbourne&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;New Look,Savers,F.Hinds&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:24.75,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;47&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;7178&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;New Look,Savers,F.Hinds&quot;}},{&quot;id&quot;:6732,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;westwood-retail-park&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Westwood Retail Park&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.3616413&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;1.3969397&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Retail&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Westwood Retail Park on Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2RQ, comprises 265,000 sq ft of retail space focused on bulky goods and home improvement. It anchors the Westwood cluster, totaling over 1.2 million sq ft with Westwood Cross Shopping Centre nearby, offering complementary food, fashion, and leisure. Accessibility is strong via A299, serving Thanet district and beyond, with 1,000+ free parking spaces. Tenant mix includes anchors like Matalan, Dunelm, Homebase, Halfords, B\u0026M, Iceland, Wren Kitchens, and SCS, emphasizing value retail for comparison and convenience goods. The catchment draws from 26,000 local residents in Broadstairs/Westwood zone, 140,000 in Thanet, plus tourists, supporting 54.7% zone market share in comparison goods and £305 million turnover. Occupancy remains high at circa 95% per regional reports, with rents at £12-18 psf for prime space. Leasing suits large-format retailers benefiting from car-borne trade, though e-commerce and seasonal fluctuations pose risks. Growth in comparison expenditure (46% to 2031) aids prospects, but convenience over-supply limits food retail opportunities.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Broadstairs&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Matalan, Dunelm, B\u0026M, Iceland, Wren Kitchens, Homebase, Oak Furnitureland&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:43.89,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;22157&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Matalan, Dunelm, B\u0026M, Iceland, Wren Kitchens, Homebase, Oak Furnitureland&quot;}},{&quot;id&quot;:6734,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;st-peters-wharf-retail-park&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;St Peters Wharf Retail Park&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.2741561&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;0.5162835&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Retail&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;St Peters Wharf Retail Park is an established edge-of-centre retail destination in Maidstone, Kent, totaling approximately 94,000 sq ft. It hosts a tenant mix focused on home goods, discount retail, and DIY, with key occupiers including Asda Living (20,089 sq ft for clothing and homeware), TK Maxx and HomeSense (combined 22,056 sq ft for fashion and furnishings), The Range (41,354 sq ft for variety goods), Hobbycraft (11,144 sq ft for crafts), and Wickes Extra (for building supplies). Acquired by M7 Real Estate in 2022 for GBP 19.7 million, the park is fully let at an average rent of GBP 18.20 per sq ft, reflecting strong covenant strength from national operators. Positioned along the River Medway near the town centre, it benefits from proximity to major transport links including the M20 motorway (2 miles), A20, and A229, serving a primary catchment of over 300,000 residents within 20 minutes drive. Maidstone, a commuter hub 35 miles southeast of London, features a growing population of 180,000 with median household incomes around GBP 35,000, supporting retail spend in home improvement categories. The site offers 250 free parking spaces, aiding accessibility for car-dependent shoppers. Leasing advantages encompass stable occupancy, long lease terms (typically 10-15 years), and footfall synergy with the adjacent town centre (1 mile away) boasting 12 million annual visitors. Operational quality is reliable, with no significant infrastructure concerns, though the park dates to the early 2000s. Drawbacks include vulnerability to e-commerce shifts and competition from nearby retail parks like South Aylesford, amid Kent&#39;s retail market showing 95% occupancy but modest rental growth of 2-3% annually due to economic pressures.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Maidstone&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Asda Living, The Range, TK Maxx, HomeSense, Hobbycraft&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:29.5,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;8790&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Asda Living, The Range, TK Maxx, HomeSense, Hobbycraft&quot;}},{&quot;id&quot;:6388,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;whitefriars-shopping-centre&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Whitefriars Shopping Centre&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.2769207&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;1.0809129&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Shopping Centre&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Whitefriars Shopping Centre, located within the ancient city walls of Canterbury, Kent, UK, spans 474,000 square feet and offers 530 parking spaces. Owned by Canterbury City Council and asset-managed by NewRiver REIT, it serves as a primary retail hub in a city with a population of approximately 55,000 residents, enhanced by over 20,000 University of Kent students and 4 million annual tourists attracted to the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral. The tenant mix includes anchors like Primark, TK Maxx, and JD Sports, with recent 2025 additions such as Urban Outfitters, SpaceNK Apothecary, ProCook, Popeyes, and Wingstop, refreshing the fashion, beauty, homeware, and food and beverage categories. City centre footfall reached about 5.5 million visits in 2024, with Whitefriars benefiting from its central pedestrianized position, capturing 25-30% of local retail spend. Occupancy stands at 92% following seven new long-term lettings totaling 15,800 square feet in the fiscal year ended March 2025. Rent levels average £45-65 per square foot for prime units, competitive within the South East region. Accessibility is excellent, with Canterbury East and West railway stations within a 10-minute walk, frequent bus services, and proximity to the A2 motorway, though limited parking may deter some drivers. Leasing advantages encompass flexible council-backed terms, including rent-free periods up to six months and opportunities in expanding leisure segments. Market position is solid as a convenience and comparison goods destination, supported by the 2024 Canterbury Retail and Leisure Study indicating stable trade retention at 75% for convenience goods. Potential drawbacks include competition from e-commerce, which accounts for 25% of retail expenditure, and nearby outlets like Ashford Designer Outlet drawing 15% of fashion spend from the catchment.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Canterbury&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Fenwick, M\u0026S, Zara, Primark, Next, Boots&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:21.01,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;44036&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Fenwick, M\u0026S, Zara, Primark, Next, Boots&quot;}},{&quot;id&quot;:6034,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;fremlin-walk&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Fremlin Walk&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;51.2753677&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;0.5198879&quot;,&quot;property_type&quot;:&quot;Shopping Centre&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Fremlin Walk is a 350,000 sq ft open-air shopping centre located in Maidstone town centre, Kent, opened in 2005. It offers a pedestrian-friendly street-style environment with over 50 retail units, featuring key tenants such as H\u0026M, River Island, Boots, JD Sports, Pandora, Skechers, and recently expanded Frasers Group brands including Frasers, Flannels, and Sports Direct. The centre accounts for about 60% of total shopper expenditure in Maidstone, underscoring its dominant market position within the town centre. Accessibility is facilitated by a 760-space multi-storey car park adjacent to the site and strong public transport links via Maidstone East and West stations, both within walking distance. Demographic profile of the catchment area includes Maidstone boroughs population of approximately 180,000, with above-average affluence (median household income around £36,000) and low unemployment rates (3.5% as of 2023), supporting consistent retail footfall. Leasing opportunities benefit from flexible unit sizes (from 1,000 to 20,000 sq ft) and historical strong occupational demand, as evidenced by the centres recent acquisition by Frasers Group in October 2024 for £25.25 million at a 10.5% yield, generating £4.3 million annual income. However, challenges include competition from adjacent high street areas like Week Street, which hosts independent shops, and broader market pressures such as e-commerce growth and economic sensitivity affecting discretionary spending. Operational quality is maintained, but the 20-year-old infrastructure may require investment in modernization to sustain appeal. Town centre vacancy rates hover around 9-10%, indicating moderate saturation in fashion and general merchandise categories, with potential risks from nearby out-of-centre retail parks like Lockmeadow.&quot;,&quot;city&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Maidstone&quot;},&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Frasers, H\u0026M, Boots, JD Sports, Pandora&quot;,&quot;distance&quot;:29.35,&quot;cover_photo&quot;:null,&quot;key_stats&quot;:{&quot;retail_stores_count&quot;:&quot;45&quot;,&quot;gla_sqm&quot;:&quot;32516&quot;,&quot;anchor_tenants&quot;:&quot;Frasers, H\u0026M, Boots, JD Sports, Pandora&quot;}}]}" data-map-update-url-value="/malls/ashford-designer-outlet" id="mall-map-wrapper"><div data-city="Ashford" data-current-mall="true" data-id="ashford-designer-outlet" data-lat="51.1368647" data-lng="0.8785572" data-map-target="mall" data-name="Ashford Designer Outlet" style="display: none;"></div><div data-map-target="map" id="map"></div><div class="demographic-panel collapsed" data-map-target="demographicPanel"><div class="panel-header"><h4><i aria-hidden="true" class="ri-bar-chart-line"></i> Market Demographics</h4><button class="toggle-btn" onclick="this.parentElement.parentElement.classList.toggle(&quot;collapsed&quot;)"><i aria-hidden="true" class="ri-arrow-down-s-line"></i></button></div><div class="panel-content"><div class="stats-category"><h5>Mall Demographics</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">30 km</div><div class="stat-label">Primary Catchment Area</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">100 km</div><div class="stat-label">Secondary Catchment Area</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">1,800,000 People</div><div class="stat-label">Catchment area population</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">1.2</div><div class="stat-label">Population growth rate</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Economic Indicators</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">37,700 GBP</div><div class="stat-label">Median household income</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">3.2</div><div class="stat-label">Unemployment rate</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">98 Index</div><div class="stat-label">Cost of living index</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Consumer Spending</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">3,200 GBP</div><div class="stat-label">Retail spending per capita</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">1,308 GBP per household</div><div class="stat-label">Spending on apparel</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">4,500 GBP per household</div><div class="stat-label">Spending on groceries</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">475 GBP per capita</div><div class="stat-label">Spending on electronics</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Mall Traffic &amp; Performance</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">3,500,000 Visitors</div><div class="stat-label">Annual foot traffic</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">2.5 Hours</div><div class="stat-label">Dwell time</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">50.0</div><div class="stat-label">Conversion rate</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">6,500 GBP</div><div class="stat-label">Sales per square meter</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Competition &amp; Tenant Mix</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">130 Stores</div><div class="stat-label">Number of retail stores</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Yes</div><div class="stat-label">Anchor tenant presence</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Low</div><div class="stat-label">Competitor density (same category)</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">Tenant diversity</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Real Estate &amp; Leasing</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">26,000 sqm</div><div class="stat-label">Gross Leasable Area</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">2 Levels</div><div class="stat-label">Number of Levels</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">350 GBP per sqm per year</div><div class="stat-label">Average rent per square meter</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">0.0</div><div class="stat-label">Vacancy rate</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Accessibility &amp; Infrastructure</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Direct</div><div class="stat-label">Proximity to main roads</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">Public transport access</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">2,000 Spaces</div><div class="stat-label">Parking spaces</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">Pedestrian traffic</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Digital &amp; E-commerce Trends</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">E-commerce competition</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">Click-and-collect adoption</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">95.0</div><div class="stat-label">Internet penetration</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Safety &amp; Security</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">High</div><div class="stat-label">Retail crime rate</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Advanced</div><div class="stat-label">Security measures</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Marketing &amp; Events</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Frequent</div><div class="stat-label">Promotional events</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Medium %</div><div class="stat-label">Loyalty program penetration</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Yes</div><div class="stat-label">Digital signage presence</div></div></div></div><div class="stats-category"><h5>Growth Potential</h5><div class="stats-grid"><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">7.0</div><div class="stat-label">Projected foot traffic growth</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">Ongoing</div><div class="stat-label">New tenant pipeline</div></div><div class="stat-card"><div class="stat-value">None recent</div><div class="stat-label">Mall expansion plans</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></template></turbo-stream>