Swindon
Situated in a pivotal position on the M4
corridor, just over an hour from London and within easy reach of
the South East, the Midlands and the West Country.
A new dual carriageway route north from Junction
15 of the M4 has further improved Swindon's accessibility by road
and paved the way for a building boom.
The fourth highest GVA (Gross Value
Added) in the UK after Inner London, West
Berkshire and Edinburgh. (GVA represents the income
generated by businesses, out of which is paid salaries, capital
investments and financial charges, before arriving at a profit
figure. A high GVA is a good indicator of a buoyant economy).
Since 1984, the population of Swindon has
increased by 16%, with working age people making up 63.5%
of the total population.
The number of VAT-registered businesses based in
the town between 2000 and 2004 rose by 4.18% - above the national
average of 3.53%.
A quarter of jobs in the area are in
financial and business services.
Home to the National Trust - the
body responsible for protecting special places in England, Wales
and Northern Ireland, including over 300 historic homes and gardens
- which relocated from London.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty with excellent access to the Cotswolds and
Marlborough Downs.
The Great Western Designer Outlet Village
- the largest in Europe, is situated in the heart of the
town centre.
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For more information about investing in the South
West of England, contact Head of Inward Investment Ellen Stallins.