An investment proposition that’s hard to beat.
Right at the beating heart of the country.
What makes Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent such an exceptional choice? For investors and developers, it’s an attractive investment opportunity. For businesses, it’s excellent connectivity, unrivalled value and incomparable growth prospects.
And for people who put down roots here, it’s the quality of life, culture, attractions, low cost of living and world class education and training. That’s what makes ours a county unlike any other.
An unbeatable location
A connected county? That’s Staffordshire, right at the heart of the nation’s transport network, putting you in prime position to do business with the world.
international airports
within an hour’s drive, connecting to 400 detsinations
Fast rail links
75 mins to London, 30 mins to Manchester & Birmingham
motorways
across Staffordshire, plus A50/A500 East-West corridor
Gigabit
connectivity by 2030, with 85% already in place
of Britain’s population
Within a 4 hour drive, 40% within 2 hours
Port access
for global shipping at Liverpool
High quality,low costs
Staffordshire may be a prime UK location, but it also offers exceptional value compared with others, both for businesses moving here and families putting down roots.
Office space averages per sq ft
half the cost of Manchester and a quarter that of London
Industrial units average per sq ft
significantly lower than Milton Keynes or London
Competitive salaries
with average hourly pay below the national average, you get cost efficiency without compromising on talent
Lower housing costs
an average detached home is nearly £100,000 below the UK average, helping attract and retain a skilled workforce
Right skills,right place
Two respected universities, four colleges of further education, 11 independent schools and 375 secondary schools. New JCB Academy, NSCG Stafford campus and digital tech training hubs. Over 13,000 Apprentices trained and over 5,000 MBA or post-graduate degrees awarded every year. In Staffordshire, everything’s in place to give you the skills your business needs.
in those with higher skills at degree or above – more than 80,000 since 2011
1.7million
skilled workers within 30 mins of key development sites
Vocational and technical
pathways providing future-ready talent in every industry
undergrad and postgrad students every year – a highly skilled workforce
Invested in digital technology training hubs
A lifestyle totake to heart
Investing here isn’t just good for business; it’s good for people. Our county offers an ideal balance of quality of life, affordability and opportunity, with a long and proud heritage, incredible landscapes, rich culture and lower living costs. Little wonder this is one of the most attractive areas of the country for families to build their future.
Half a million acres of rolling countryside
Stunning natural assets – the only county with a National Park (Peak District), National Landscape (Cannock Chase) and the National Forest
Iconic attractions such as Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park and the SnowDome
Over 70 heritage attractions and historic properties
Vibrant towns and cities such as Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton-upon-Trent
Testimonials
Put your business right atthe heart of things
Staffordshire is shaping the UK’s next wave of clean, high-tech, and logistics-led growth – and these are some of the ambitious developments you could be part of.
Cannock Town Centre Regeneration
Cannock Chase
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Rugeley Power Station
Cannock Chase
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Uttoxeter High Street Regeneration
East Staffordshire
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Burton High Street Regeneration
East Staffordshire
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