Leeds is one of the fastest growing commercial centres in the country, being the financial and professional services capital of northern England, an invigorating and energetic place in which to work and play. On an even par with the most vibrant of cities in Europe, Leeds has the largest legal and professional services sectors outside of London, and a successful commercial business quarter, making it a foundation for many high profile occupiers, of national and international scale. Leeds has one of the most diverse economies in the UK, with 116,500 people working within the financial and business services sectors alone. With a population of 772,000, representing the second largest of any Metropolitan District in England, an estimated 443,600 people working in the city and two universities, with a student population of over 72,000, the stage is set for meeting the continued resource and service needs of business. The landscape of Leeds is rich and varied, providing employees with a wide choice of environments, from city centre living, to the leafy suburbs of north Leeds. Leeds is also one of the UK’s top shopping destinations, with 2,260,000 sq ft of retail space, being recently described as the “Knightsbridge of the North”. Whether its play, living or business, Leeds offers a truly unique experience.
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Conveniently located in the centre of the UK, Leeds offers the perfect business platform to any company looking for both national and international access. Leeds Bradford International Airport offers routes to 87 destinations 13 of these are to major cities in the UK. A £70 million investment shows the growth and commitment to business this transport link has. Yorkshire can not only boast the fastest direct trains to London from York but trains leaving Leeds to all major UK cities are equipped with wireless internet, ensuring that you stay connected even on the move. Sat centrally on the UK main motorway route, Leeds can be easily accessed from both the North and South of the country via the M1. The M62 bridges the east and west of the country and allows easy access to the East coast. And with the country’s most beautiful countryside within only a few miles of the city centre, a change of scenery is never far away. |
38 flights land into Leeds from the UK locations every business working day. |
Leeds Bradford Airport is situated 10 miles from the city centre and links Leeds to 13 major UK cities and 74 locations world Wide.
25 car parks in LS1 providing a total of 9,315 parking spaces all within a 15 minute walk from South Parade. |
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1100 trains arrive into Leeds City Station everyday linking Leeds to every major city across the UK. 12 local train lines link Leeds to 135 locations across Yorkshire.
117 bus routes come into Leeds City Centre linking Leeds to 142 locations across Yorkshire. |
