Starting a Business in North East England
Lowest commercial rents in England with strong government investment incentives. Trades, manufacturing, and energy sectors growing.
At a Glance
GDP per capita
£24k
Commercial rent
£10/sq ft/yr
5yr survival rate
39%
Population
2.7M
Unique Opportunities in North East
- ✓Lowest commercial rents in England (25-40% below national avg)
- ✓Offshore wind — North Sea closest landfall point
- ✓Nissan Sunderland — EV battery gigafactory supply chain
- ✓UK Battery Industrialisation Centre — Coventry/NE corridor
Top Sectors in North East
Grant & Funding Sources
- 💰North East CA
- 💰Tees Valley CA
- 💰Innovate UK Net Zero
- 💰Rural Payments Agency
Counties & Areas
Tyne and WearCounty DurhamNorthumberland