10 Great Reasons to Invest in Leeds

One

Excellent access to national road, rail, and air networks from a central UK location.

Two

The largest and fastest growing workforce in the UK, with over 31% of the working population educated to degree level.

Three

Over 109,000 businesses are already in Leeds, more than any other city in the region.

Four

The manufacturing sector is worth over 7 billion, the largest in the UK.

Five

The region has a working age population set to grow faster than the national rate.

Six

GVA of £56 billion means our economic output is greater than nine EU countries.

Seven

One of Europe’s most significant higher education clusters, with 9 renowned universities, and 14 further education colleges.

Eight

We’re the UK’s second largest centre for financial services, with 30 national and international banks.

Nine

It’s more cost effective to run a business here with operating costs 28% lower than South East England.

Ten

A recognised leader in digital health innovation with the UK’s largest concentration of health analysts.