MANCHESTER – A global destination First Street Our vibrant neighbour, blending office space with a rich culture and leisure environment and delivering 10,000 targeted jobs by 2028.*
Manchester was voted the ‘Most Liveable City in the UK’ 1 , and the third ‘Best City in the World’ 2 . It ranked above London in the Global Liveability Index 2023. With 3,250,000 sq ft of retail space, including Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, and a choice of over 650 restaurants, Manchester has also been named the best retail and leisure destination in the UK for three consecutive years. 3 Home to one of the largest student populations in Europe, Manchester attracts over 116,000 students per year across five prestigious universities, and boasts a 51% graduate retention rate (city centre).
Aviva Studios A £210 million investment into a global destination for arts, music and culture.
Oxford Road Corridor
A world-class knowledge quarter boasting a £1.7bn Innovation District and home to over 81,000 students.
Soho House A prestigious private members’ club for the media, arts and creative industries, opened in St John's in late 2025.
10% Growth by 2030
Tech Hub
UK’s leading Tech city outside of London Educational Hub 116,000 students per annum, across five universities FDI Appeal Top Large UK City for Foreign Direct Investment
City centre population growth forecast Over £100 Billion UK's second largest regional city economy 65,000 New city centre jobs by 2040
Sexy Fish A high-end Asian restaurant inspired by the oceans of Asia, offering an exquisite lunch and exclusive late-night experience.
(FDI Intelligence European Cities & Regions of the Future 2024 Report)
Source: 1. The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2019 2. Time Out Magazine, 2021 3. Collier's Inaugural LocateVenues Retail Rankings Report, 2022.
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