Starting a Business in East Midlands

Manufacturing and logistics powerhouse. Low commercial rents and good motorway access make it ideal for distribution and retail.

At a Glance

GDP per capita

£27k

Commercial rent

£14/sq ft/yr

5yr survival rate

44%

Population

4.9M

Unique Opportunities in East Midlands

✓East Midlands Airport — Amazon Air Hub, DHL hub, DPD
✓Golden Triangle logistics — equidistant from Glasgow, London, Cardiff
✓Lincolnshire — UK's largest vegetable growing county
✓Low commercial rents vs national average

Top Sectors in East Midlands

Retail

2–8% net margin

Agriculture & Farming

5–30% net margin

Grant & Funding Sources

💰East Midlands Combined Authority
💰D2N2 Growth Hub
💰Rural Payments Agency

Counties & Areas

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