Summary
The Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index assessed 51 UK cities across 12 economic measures including jobs, health, income, safety, skills and work-life balance. Preston ranked highest in the North West at 15th place nationally, followed by Warrington & Wigan (28th), Liverpool (34th) and Manchester (46th).
Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Warrington & Wigan have all improved their skills rankings compared to 2019-21 data. The North West outperforms the UK average for work-life balance and is in line with national averages for house price-to-earnings, transport and income distribution.
Adam Waller, PwC Manchester's market senior partner, highlighted the region's progress on skills and noted that programmes such as the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Skills Bootcamps and Greater Manchester Combined Authority's economic strategy are supporting future growth. The North West is forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2024 and 1.8% in 2025, positioning it as the fifth fastest growing region, with transportation, professional services and STEM industries expected to see high growth.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- The annual Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index ranks Preston 15th nationally, with Warrington & Wigan at 28th, Liverpool 34th and Manchester 46th. All four North West cities have improved their skills performance since 2019-21, and the region is expected to grow by 1.8% in 2025, making it the fifth fastest growing region in the UK.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 9 September 2024.
- Who published this article?
- This article was published by Business Manchester.