The best locations to invest in

Ranking the UK’s cities for their attractiveness to overseas investors

With a dynamic business landscape, strategic policies, and attractive sectors, the UK remains an enticing destination for global investors. But which locations are best positioned to attract investment?

In partnership with Cebr, we analysed the 50 largest locations in the UK, ranking their current investment attractiveness according to eight economic indicators in three different categories: growth potential; local skills; and local infrastructure. You can find out more about this in our appendix.

The UK’s top ten locations for investment

Explore the pinpoints on the map to find out more about some of the top locations the attractiveness index recommends for overseas investors looking to invest in the UK.

#1 Inner London


#2 London


#3 Outer London


#4 Brighton


#5 Oxford


#6 Edinburgh


#7 Birmingham


#8 Greater Manchester


#9 Manchester


#10 Cambridge

The UK's top ten locations for investment

Explore the pinpoints on the map to find out more about some of the top locations the attractiveness index recommends for overseas investors looking to invest in the UK.

#1 Inner London


#2 London


#3 Outer London


#4 Brighton


#5 Oxford


#6 Edinburgh


#7 Birmingham


#8 Greater Manchester


#9 Manchester


#10 Cambridge

The top 10 locations broken down by investment attractiveness scores

The top 10 locations broken down by investment attractiveness scores

FDI attractiveness index – the UK's top 50 cities ranked

Annual trends in the index

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