From department stores to discount shops, bookmakers to beauty salons, the makeup of Britain’s high streets has shifted dramatically since 2019. What remains on Britain’s high streets – and what has disappeared – offers a snapshot of how the country shops, eats and spends its time. Enter your postcode to explore the types of high street businesses that were operating near you in 2019 and how that picture compares with 2025. Find your local high street Search Loading map for your area... The number and type of businesses on each high street in 2019 and 2025 were taken from the PointX dataset published by Landmark Information Group and distributed by Ordnance Survey.

Source: The Guardian January 28, 2026 10:18 UTC