Invest West Northants
The Inward Investment and Business Growth Team serves as your main point of contact.
Our dedicated team of experts will help you make the most of the opportunities in the area and relocate smoothly to this thriving region where your business can grow.
We enhance our support through strong connections with:
- property agents
- centres of excellence
- public agencies
- universities
- partner organisations
Our services
We want to show you why West Northamptonshire is the best location for you and your business by offering support, resources, and guidance for a smooth transition and success:
- providing direct access to Council services like Planning, Highways, Sustainability, Business Rates, and Community Engagement
- assist teams of all sizes with greenfield and brownfield developments, including office spaces, logistics bases, and manufacturing hubs
- connect with trade associations, membership organisations, and research and development experts
- accommodate visits to our region to aid your investment decisions
- helping businesses to grow
- aftercare for all types of businesses
- analysing connection to academic partners, regional and local talent, and workforce support initiatives
- access to finance and funding for various business needs
- support for both small and large-scale business activities
Why choose West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire is the perfect place for your business to grow. It offers a connected location, strong partnerships, access to skilled people, growing employers, and many development opportunities. You will be in the logistics golden triangle, with access to 90% of the UK population within a 4 hour drive.
Key features include:
- rail-connected sites on the M1 corridor
- various development sites around standout market towns
West Northamptonshire is ideal for innovation, diversification, expansion, and thriving sectors.
From the figures in the table below, you can see that West Northants offers a prime location because it is centrally located with good transport links. Compared with neighbouring areas, we have seen a large increase in population and businesses. As well as this, West Northamptonshire:
- provides lower property prices and operating costs of businesses
- is in a close proximity to be UK's economic hubs, providing easy access to markets
- has a dedicated infrastructure and enterprise zone, with high speed broadband and a collaborative eco-system that encourages growth
- offers strong support to help businesses expand and succeed
- boasts an excellent talent pool of workers, making it ideal for businesses
| Area | Population (2021) | Businesses (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 185,80 | 7,465 |
| Central Bedfordshire | 295,500 | 12,380 |
| Luton | 224,800 | 8,180 |
| Milton Keynes | 288,200 | 12,675 |
| North Northants | 360,400 | 16,900 |
| West Northants | 426,500 | 21,060 |
Thriving sectors
West Northants has a diverse population of people with different skills and talents. The area has a thriving voluntary sector. A thriving business centre, it is home to 20,000 businesses and granted a Gross Added Value (GVA) of £11.5 billion as of 2022:
- West Northants provides over 251,000 and support for up to 14,000 jobs for individuals
- has a population of over 405,000
- ensures a weekly average wage of £660 for employees
- has implemented well-connected roads and carriageways of 2,454 kilometres
- a staggering 43 businesses per 10,000 people (this surpasses London's 42 and the UK average of 12)
With 20 million visitors every year, generating £1.075 billion. It is an exciting area with rich history, great sports, creativity and all year round activities for it's residents and visitors.
Advanced engineering and manufacturing are expanding, creating new technology and skilled jobs. These industries improve how things are made.
Digital innovation, technology, and Artificial Intelligence are changing how businesses work and how they work together. Similar to our motorsport and automotive industries, who are co-operating, especially with the move towards electric and automatic cars.
"Silverstone Park is a growing campus for future innovation. Home to 90-plus globally renowned businesses, it’s situated in West Northamptonshire – an area that’s perfect for investors and business owners looking to start, scale and succeed.”Chris Kimber-Nickelson, Commercial Director at MEPC
The area continues to attract many visitors, which is why the food and drink industry is a key player in boosting the local economy. West Northamptonshire's green economy is also expanding as businesses focus more on eco-friendly practices.
Quality of life
The Inward Investment and Business Growth Team work hard to ensure everyone, including your employees, can enjoy a high quality of life. The area offers affordable housing, excellent healthcare services, and a variety of leisure and cultural activities. Residents can explore green spaces, parks, and outdoor activities, restaurants, and shopping areas.
Enjoy the quality of life, connectivity, and economic potential that West Northamptonshire offers.
The area has 81,263 students and provides access to a top university, along with excellent schools and colleges, 89.2% of which are rated good or outstanding.
The skills landscape is thriving, supported by the £330 million Waterside Campus, the success of Moulton and Northampton Colleges, and the Council’s Employment Support Service.
Contact us
If you have any questions or requests, you can contact us using the details below:
Last updated 04 October 2024