High street

Woolworths has had a presence on the UK High Street for almost a century.

The spending in and around local stations is creating micro-economies that are benefiting Great Britain's high streets, independent businesses and economic growth, both locally and on a national level.

Near-synonym: Main Street (esp. US and Canada)

Near-synonym: Main Street (US and Canada)

This is a result of a switch from High Street to online retailing, requiring consumer goods to be delivered to the door from large-scale distribution parks that have sufficient traffic to justify a rail terminal.