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Welcome to a £43bn economy

The West of England region is a UK economic powerhouse and global investment hotspot, offering excellent transport links, affordable housing, and world-class centres of excellence. With vibrant property development opportunities in key areas, it attracts investors aiming to transform the city’s economy and culture. Many global and niche companies are already thriving, driving record growth across the region’s industries and enterprise zones.

Investment growth in the region is substantial

Bristol & Bath's talent pool is expanding rapidly and our region offers immense potential for businesses and investors.

  • Icon depicting a handshake A hub for 50,000 businesses
  • Icon depicting growth chart Investing over £1.8bn in business, skills & infrastructure
  • Icon of a university graduation hat Home to 4 world-class universities
  • Icon depicting bright flare A major economic driver, with 6 unicorns (companies valued at over $1bn)

Enterprise Zones and Areas

Avonmouth - Severnside Enterprise Area
Image credit: South Gloucestershire Council

Covering 1,800 hectares, this site is the perfect location for businesses in the warehousing and energy processing sectors – with its large-scale logistics and distribution hub.

Bath and Somer Valley Enterprise Zone
Image credit: B&NES

Spread across the central Bath and Somer Valley, this site offers a mix of office and manufacturing space. The Zone is well-connected and is linked with the region’s world-renowned advanced engineering cluster.

External shot of the National Composites Centre building
Image credit: NCC

This tech hub has a reputation for ground-breaking research. Home to the Bristol & Bath Science Park, it connects entrepreneurs and established brands with investors and academia.

Concorde at Aerospace Bristol
Image credit: Aerospace Bristol

Located on the northern fringe of Bristol, Filton has direct access to London and Cardiff, and is home to world-class aerospace and aviation technology.

Train at Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone
Image credit: University of Bristol

Temple Quarter is one of the UK’s leading regeneration and infrastructure development programmes. Temple Quay is home to financial and professional services, whilst Temple Studios offers a creative hub. Temple Quarter’s sites are all within a 15-minute walk of Bristol Temple Meads train station.

Food WorksSW building
Image credit: FoodWorksSW

Located alongside the M5, Weston EA has easy access to the South West and South Wales, as well as Weston-Super-Mare. This mixed-use site is home to the Weston Business Quarter, the Food Enterprise Zone and Parklands Village.

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