Poundland confirms 12 store closures in January across UK - is your high street affected?

The stores closing today are located in Bexhill in East Sussex, Ponders End in north London, and Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire.

Poundland said the closures form part of a wider overhaul aimed at improving performance while maintaining a reduced presence on UK high streets.

The retailer has already significantly reduced its estate and is continuing with further closures throughout January.

A total of nine additional shops are scheduled to shut before the end of the month, which will bring the total number of closures in January to 12.

Poundland said the changes are part of an ongoing review of its store portfolio.

The retailer confirmed that shoppers can take advantage of clearance sales at affected branches before they close.

Discounts of up to 40 per cent are being offered as stores run down stock ahead of their final trading days.

The reductions apply across a wide range of items, including household goods, groceries, clothing, and health and beauty products.

Poundland said prices will continue to be reduced until remaining stock is cleared.

By early 2026, the retailer expects to have closed more than 100 stores since the start of its restructuring programme.

Store numbers are forecast to fall from around 800 last year to between 650 and 700, with the company saying closures are occurring as leases expire or landlords decide to reclaim sites.

Despite the reduced estate, Poundland said it remains committed to offering low prices across its remaining stores.

The retailer has confirmed that around 60 per cent of grocery items will be priced at £1, applying across its retained locations.

Darren MacDonald, UK country manager at Poundland, said the company was focused on delivering value to customers as stores prepare to close.

"We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we're determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers."

He said the final reductions are intended to benefit shoppers in the affected areas.

"The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we're leaving with pride."

He said customers would still be able to shop at other Poundland locations.

Mr MacDonald added: "And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we'll continue to operate right across the UK."

The full list of closures in January, and the confirmed dates

• Bexhill, East Sussex – January 5
• Ponders End, Greater London – January 5
• Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland – January 5
• Faversham, Kent – January 6
• Mitcham, Greater London – January 14
• Liverpool, Merseyside – January 15
• Yeovil, Somerset – January 16
• Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, Scotland – January 20
• Nottingham Eastpoint, Nottinghamshire – January 22
• Lymington, Hampshire – January 23
• Christchurch, Dorset – January 23
• Bristol Avon Meads, Bristol – January 29

Poundland stores that closed at the end of 2025

• Twickenham – October 5
• Westhoughton – October 5
• Market Harborough – October 9
• Lowestoft – October 10
• Colne – October 11
• Rochdale – October 13
• Leicester – October 17
• Tenby – October 18
• Blackpool – Cherry Tree
• Retail Park – October 25
• Deal – October 27
• Thurrock – October 27
• Walsall – October 29
• Matlock – November 2
• Hailsham – November 2
• Perry Barr – November 2
• Carlisle – November 9
• Burnley – November 9
• Witham – November 12
• Loughborough – November 14
• Sidcup – November 14
• New Malden – November 16
• Peckham – November 20
• Dalston – November 24
• Beeston – November 27
• Launceston – November 29
• Melton Mowbray – December 4
• Droitwich – December 9
• Hempstead Valley – December 31