Contour Fact Sheet

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).

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.*

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 7.2m students within a one hour commute  FDI Appeal Top Large UK City for Foreign Direct Investment

City centre population growth forecast  Over £80 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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