The regeneration and transport projects underway in Stockport are creating well-connected and competitive business locations. As a result, it is becoming an attractive location for businesses to develop and grow.
Stockport offers:
- a diverse range of sectors and skills
- excellent connectivity
- access to 3 million people within 30 minutes
- benefits of both town and city amenities alongside the peacefulness of the Cheshire Plains and Peak District
Stockport's economy grew by 24% between 2008 and 2018. Its employment base has grown by 13% since 2015, which is stronger than the national and Greater Manchester averages.
Stockport has:
- a £6.7 billion economy (GVA 2018)
- a business base of over 13,000 units
- a population of over 295,000
- 124,800 employees aged between 16 and 64
- 15,900 self-employed people aged between 16 and 64
Simon Brownbill, Partner at HURST
The regeneration of Stockport town centre has been a game changer for us as a business. Being based at Stockport Exchange gives us a real edge – we’re in a premium, modern location with excellent transport links, but without the costs and congestion of the city centre. It’s a strong differentiator when it comes to attracting both clients and talent. There’s a real sense of ambition and investment in the town now, and we’re proud to be part of that
Further information
You can:
- read the current economic overview on the Big Stockport Picture website
- visit the One Stockport website to read the One Stockport Economic Plan
- find out more about the economy in Greater Manchester on the
Invest In Manchester website