Report: SPAR Store Locations in the United Kingdom
SPAR operates a significant network of stores across major UK local authorities, with 2,218 locations representing 3.18% of all UK supermarkets and grocery stores. The largest concentrations are in Belfast (74), Lancashire (73), Devon (53). The report is based on the Geolocet dataset, which provides exact coordinates and addresses for all stores, supporting site selection, trade area analysis, and competitive benchmarking across the United Kingdom. For users needing full market coverage, the All dataset offers a complete nationwide view, while the Top Brands dataset includes major retailers from this report at a discounted price.
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Number of SPAR stores by country in the United Kingdom
| Country | Number of SPAR stores |
|---|---|
| England | 1,327 |
| Northern Ireland | 477 |
| Scotland | 213 |
| Wales | 201 |
Top 3 Countries with most SPAR stores in UK
59.8% of SPAR stores
SPAR market share: 2.2%
21.5% of SPAR stores
SPAR market share: 20.2%
9.6% of SPAR stores
SPAR market share: 4.8%
Top 10 UK Local authorities with most SPAR stores
- Belfast — 74 stores
- Lancashire — 73 stores
- Devon — 53 stores
- Mid Ulster — 51 stores
- Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon — 51 stores
- Cornwall — 49 stores
- Cumbria — 47 stores
- Fermanagh And Omagh — 46 stores
- Lincolnshire — 44 stores
- Causeway Coast And Glens — 43 stores
Brand ranking by number of locations
| Rank | Logo | Brand | Number of locations | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Coop | 4,845 | 6.94% |
| 2 |  | Premier | 4,821 | 6.91% |
| 3 |  | Tesco | 2,931 | 4.20% |
| 4 | | SPAR | 2,218 | 3.18% |
| 5 |  | Londis | 2,062 | 2.96% |
| 6 |  | Morrisons | 1,705 | 2.44% |
| 7 |  | Costcutter | 1,462 | 2.10% |
| 8 |  | Sainsbury's | 1,375 | 1.97% |
| 9 |  | One Stop | 1,167 | 1.67% |
| 10 |  | M&S | 1,074 | 1.54% |
| 11 |  | ALDI | 1,061 | 1.52% |
| 12 |  | Lidl | 986 | 1.41% |
| 13 |  | ASDA | 955 | 1.37% |
| 14 |  | Iceland | 933 | 1.34% |
| 15 |  | Waitrose | 432 | 0.62% |
| 16 |  | Heron Foods | 330 | 0.47% |
Top Competitors in Leading Local authorities
This section highlights SPAR and its top competitors across the top Local authorities where the brand has the strongest presence in UK.
Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon
Conclusion
This report summarises the current footprint of SPAR across UK, highlighting key countries and local authorities concentrations. The full dataset includes precise geographic coordinates and address-level details for each store, enabling spatial, network, and competitive analysis across the United Kingdom. For broader insights, the All dataset and the Top Brands dataset offer expanded coverage options. Free instant download samples are available for quick evaluation.
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