Why Here
'In a place with no boundaries, work, rest and play achieve their full potential'
Leicestershire boasts many good reasons to invest here, move here, relocate here and study here. There are many economical reasons to move your business to Leicestershire, coupled with many advantages to a Leicestershire lifestyle.
Here are a few other reasons why:
For the Economy
- Leicester has the largest economy in the East Midlands. A recent study by emda/Experian estimated the GVA to be £15.3 billion.
- Home to major brands including Next, Walkers, Triumph, Caterpillar, Alliance and Leicester, Wal-Mart, DHL, 3M and AstraZeneca. They have made Leicestershire their home, and made it successful, too
- Ranked the second most creative city in the UK. A recent study by Demos ranked the UK Cities. Leicester was second to London
For the Lifestyle
- Leicester is first city on the main line north outside London - new Euro star network means Leicestershire now links with Europe in less than four hours!
- House prices in Leicestershire well below the national average therefore, staff get more houses for their money then other areas of the UK.
- County ranked as one of the best places in the country to bring up a family, according to a 2007 Reader's Digest poll.
- Over 35 different languages spoken in the city and county
- Situated directly on the motorway networks, giving direct road access to all areas of the UK
For the Business
- Voted one of the best UK cities in which to do business, for cities with a major rail head
- Leicestershire's International airport is the UK's largest pure cargo and mail airport, handling approx 30% of the UK's total pure freight
- Workforce of over 1.2 million within commuting distance (total working age population within 45 minute drivetime)
- A total population of 22 million consumers within three hours drive
- Lower commercial office property and wage rates, according to "Growing Business" magazine
- Over 50,000 students and strong industry links with three major UK universities
- Space capital of the UK - with the largest Space Science research centre in Europe and home to the National Space Centre
- Home to over 350 foreign-owned businesses
- Historically innovative area having produced the world's first hydrogen powered motorbike, discovered DNA Genetic Fingerprinting and developed the jet engine, amongst other accomplishments.
For the Future
- Over £3 billion worth of investment and regeneration taking place over the next five years
- Strong industry connections to Asia and Indian sub continent - dedicated Chinese and Indian trade desks
- Science Parks strengthen links between business and education
More and more people are choosing to move to Leicestershire - it's a county that will open your eyes to new experiences and exciting possibilities. With opportunities across a number of sectors it could be the ideal opportunity for your business to grow and develop.
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Here to Help
Prospect Leicestershire are here to help you make the right move in the easiest way, please contact us for more information on why Leicestershire could be the perfect place for you and your business.
Voted one of the best UK cities in which to do business *
* According to a survey by Growing Business Magazine in 2005