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Stats and information for businesses considering relocation to or setting up an office in Liverpool.

Liverpool, considered to be the 6th largest city in the United Kingdom in terms of population, is a metropolitan borough in North West England.

The city’s inhabitants are called Liverpudlians and nicknamed “Scousers”, which is derived from a popular local form of stew - scouse.

Population
439,476 (Census 2001)

Migration, immigration, ethnic diversity, basic population demographics
• Majority of the population fall under the 30-44 age bracket (21.7%).
• Ethinicity: 94.3% White, 1.1% S. Asian, 1.2% Afro-Caribbean, 1.2% Chinese
• 13.2% of the entire population are migrants.

Unemployment/employment rate
• 45.5% are employed
• 6% are unemployed
• The rest of the population are either students, retired, homemakers or disabled.

Average income/salary
• £22,839 average annual income for 2003
• The figure shows a rise of 10.9% on the previous year

Location within the UK
• Located in Merseyside, North West England.

Transport options to and within
• Good road and rail connections
• Nearby international airports
• Existence of rapid trans-global sea routes

Closest airports with average distance from town/city centre
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport - 7.27miles
• Blackpool International Airport - 24.38miles
• Manchester International Airport - 27.82miles

Dominating sectors / industries
• Wholesale & retail trade; repair of motor vehicles - 15.7%
• Health and social work - 15.3%
• Manufacturing - 10.6%
• Real estate; renting and business activities - 10.2%
• Education - 10.2%
Data from Census 2001 Liverpool Key Statistics

Large companies that have headquarters or major branches in the location
• Fashion biggies like GAP, Vivienne Westwood, Zara, Flannels, Armani, and MAC

Areas that are considered to be prime business locations
• Met Centre
• Matthew Street
• Albert Dock

Major or annual business-related events
• 800th Year Anniversary Celebration this Year (2007)
• Upcoming European Capital of Culture Celebrations (2008)
• The Grand National horse race is held adjacent to Liverpool’s boundary at Aintree Racecourse (annual event)

Awards
• Liverpool and Sir Paul McCartney awarded the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007
• Liverpool is shortlisted for the European Cities Tourism Awards 2007 with winners to be announced on June 13, 2007.
• UK’s nomination for European Capital of Culture 2008

Other
• Liverpool Paradise Project - regeneration project covering 42 acres in the heart of the city; expected to be completed in 2008
• Sandhills Station’s £6m facelift
• New £15 million Cruise Liner facility to be completed in 2008

Special business benefits/dispensations
• Charitable and Discretionary Relief
• Hardship Relief
• Unoccupied Properties Relief
• Transitional Arrangements

3 best things about the location
• Considered to be one of the most popular places to go in Britain for day trips (National Tourist Board).
• Liverpool’s massive regeneration project, Paradise Project, is going to be finished next year.
• Liverpool has gone from having the UK’s highest council tax to almost dropping outside the top 100 of most taxed authorities.

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