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“I’d have no hesitation in recommending other businesses to follow our path and invest in their future in Worcester. An important aspect of the region is that it’s a terrific place to live. Worcestershire gives you great quality of life.”
Marcus Burton,
Group Managing Director Europe, Yamazaki Mazak Ltd.
“Worcestershire is a great place to live. It’s a large enough place to have great facilities, it’s located close enough to population centres to attract the right people – and it’s a great place to bring up a family.”
Guy Mucklow
CEO of PCA Predict
Worcester Six provides an unrivalled opportunity across the West Midlands for new, sustainable buildings that will enable businesses to thrive in a world class location. The region’s statistics are impressive:
The quality of life in Worcestershire makes relocation very attractive with a rich historical and natural heritage, world-class sporting and cultural attractions and top performing schools.
The local workforce has four times the regional average and twice the national average of people working in high-tech manufacturing
There are over 172,000 students at the 10 universities within an hour’s drive.
62% of the 911,000 people living in Worcestershire’s catchment area are of working age.
Local machine manufacturing and engineering employment is 85% above the England average.
Proportionately more residents have NVQ level 4+ qualifications
£30m investment in transport over the last two years, with £60m more committed
Wages are more competitive and 9% below the national average
84% of schools within 10 miles rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
1 in 9 employees work within the manufacturing sector
1 in 5 employees are classed as professionals
House prices and affordability are below the national average (excluding Wychavon)
26% of the county’s professionals are in science research, technology and engineering