Prime business locations
A unique three-city region.
Unlike most other UK regions, the West Midlands is anchored by three dynamic cities – Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
While all three happily co-exist as independent and self-sufficient neighbours, their collective offer becomes much greater (culturally, socially and commercially) when viewed as an inter-connected metropolitan region.
Birmingham
At the heart of the UK is Birmingham, a dynamic, thriving and business-focused region. The UK’s second largest city region is home to global businesses, major R&D facilities, innovative entrepreneurs, renowned universities and one of the youngest populations in Europe. The city continues to be the most popular destination for people relocating out of London and is a leading European business destination.
Coventry
Coventry is globally recognised for manufacturing & engineering excellence and is at the heart of a vibrant economic area. A central location with two internationally renowned universities, a lively city centre, and high quality of life, the city is well positioned to accommodate investments of established global and start-up businesses. It’s home to a highly skilled and diverse workforce, high-quality business and technology parks, and a growing R&D infrastructure that accelerates business growth and innovation.
Wolverhampton
As an integral hub city for many businesses in the middle of the UK, Wolverhampton attracts some of the brightest minds and companies in the country. The city offers an excellent centralised location for business success and outstanding national and international reach.
Other investable areas
Outside the West Midlands’ cities are the urban metropolitan authorities of Solihull, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley, and the immediately surrounding commuter belt. Each area has excellent transport links and reputations as proven destinations for business relocation.
Solihull
Solihull is a prime inward investment location with strengths in high-value manufacturing and fast-growing expertise in low carbon, future mobility systems, supported by thriving professional service and ICT sectors.
Walsall
Walsall has an established reputation of working with investors and developers through an open and innovative approach to delivery and funding. Centrally located and minutes from the M6 motorway, the town offers businesses easy access to the UK’s transport network, making it an ideal HQ and distribution hub for companies like A.F. Blakemore, Barhale and Poundland.
Sandwell
With excellent transport links and a cost-competitive location, consider fulfilling your business needs in Sandwell. With a range of premises available at lower costs than elsewhere in the UK, Sandwell has already attracted AA, DPD, IKEA, Konica Minolta, and Midshire Business Group to either HQ or base themselves in the area.
Dudley
Dudley has a long history of providing world-class manufacturing and engineering and is being transformed with multi-million-pound business, transport and retail developments. The area is already home to manufacturing, engineering, technological, retail, digital and creative companies.
