How to read Le Havre density?

High density reflects a mature commercial fabric, not necessarily saturated. Compare to national median (~50-80 etabs/1000 inhabitants urban) and look at creation dynamics (SIRENE 12m).

Why not indicate "saturated / not saturated"?

No universal ratio allows a verdict. Saturation depends on business, district, purchasing power (Filosofi income), and recent dynamics. NTYB gives the numbers, you keep the reading.

When does the per-inhabitant ratio not make sense?

For destination retail (car dealer, specialty store) which captures a catchment area larger than the town. Then catchment (vertical /chalandise/) is relevant.

Market saturation in Le Havre (76600)

Active business count by trade in Le Havre, retail density, top concentrated businesses. To measure the market BEFORE launching — not validate it after.

Population (INSEE)

166 687 inhabitants

Distinct active businesses

488 NAF codes represented

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Trade	Businesses
Activités immobilières (68.20A)	4 335
Activités immobilières (68.20B)	2 550
Activités associatives (94.99Z)	1 212
Activités de poste et courrier (53.20Z)	1 105
Services aux bâtiments et paysagers (81.10Z)	695
Autres services personnels (96.09Z)	537
Sièges sociaux, conseil de gestion (70.22Z)	488
Sièges sociaux, conseil de gestion (70.10Z)	482
Arts et spectacles (90.01Z)	464
Commerce de détail (47.99A)	439
Restauration (56.10C)	431
Activités pour la santé humaine (86.90D)	420

Most represented business

Activités immobilières (68.20A) (4 335 establishments)

Global retail density

176.4 establishments per 1000 inhabitants

"Business / inhabitant" ratio method

The pop/nb_etabs ratio per business is the most used saturation indicator. Common benchmarks: 1 bakery / 2 000 inhabitants (Observatoire Franchise), 1 pharmacy / 2 500 inhabitants (regulation for rural towns), 1 hairdresser / 750 inhabitants. Beyond the raw ratio, look at dynamics (creations / cessions BODACC).

Reading the ratios

Above the trade's benchmark: contested market. Below: room to take. Check the trend with openings and closures over the last 24 months.

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FAQ

How to read Le Havre density?: High density reflects a mature commercial fabric, not necessarily saturated. Compare to national median (~50-80 etabs/1000 inhabitants urban) and look at creation dynamics (SIRENE 12m).
Why not indicate "saturated / not saturated"?: No universal ratio allows a verdict. Saturation depends on business, district, purchasing power (Filosofi income), and recent dynamics. NTYB gives the numbers, you keep the reading.
When does the per-inhabitant ratio not make sense?: For destination retail (car dealer, specialty store) which captures a catchment area larger than the town. Then catchment (vertical /chalandise/) is relevant.