The Humber - the UK’s Energy Estuary has shaped our rich maritime history and driven the economic landscape. Encompassing the city of Hull; UK City of Culture 2017, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire, the Humber has powered the national economy for decades and is now a leader in renewable and offshore wind. Billions of pounds are being invested to create a dynamic commercial, residential and cultural landscape. Join us to become part of our growing success, there’s...
Facing northern Europe and being a midway point between London and Edinburgh, the Humber is a critical transport and logistics hub. We are home to the UK’s largest ports complex, handling 35,000 shipping movements each year and our access to global markets means 320 million customers can be reached across mainland Europe within 24 hours.
40m people and 75% of UK manufacturing can be accessed within a 24 hour drive – accessed via some of the UK’s least congested motorway routes
Our location and connectivity oers easy access to the capital, Europe and beyond
Home to the UK’s largest Enterprise Zone, the Humber has the available land mass and significant areas of development land ‘ready to go’. At 1238ha and comprising of more than 40 sites; it is a major asset for the region, supporting growth in ports, logistics and renewables as well as our ambition to become a leading national and international centre for energy.
Anything but average Factories are 49% larger than the average for England and our warehouses are 15% larger The cost of industrial space is 34% lower than the average for England The average price of office space is 63% lower
The Humber estuary has created beautiful coastal paths that frame the countryside; rooting diverse communities within our thriving market towns, villages and city settings. With uncongested roads that connect you to major cities with ease and attractive living costs, the Humber oers an unrivalled live-work balance.
I have lived in Manchester, Sudbury, Paris, Scotland and Toulouse. The Humber has the best standard of living I have ever encountered Chris Bowlas, Chemicals Park Manager, BP
The fastest developing region for job growth at twice the national average Buy a detached property from just ÂŁ135k
The Humber has the recipe for growth. With a renewed sense of confidence, determination and energy, we seek to realise our full potential as one of the most significant economic locations for UK PLCs. Billions are being collectively spent across the region on public realm, housing, retail, leisure and industry. This unprecedented renaissance is pivotal in shaping our long term future and in raising our profile as a key contributor within the North.
Over £8bn of private sector investment committed between 2013-2019 £500m investment in highways schemes 50,000 new homes being built across the region Over £100m investment in School Building Programmes
Hull is UK City of Culture 2017; an award given every four years to a city that demonstrates the belief in the transformational power of culture as a tool for regeneration.
Over 1500 events in 365 days 1 million extra visitors expected ÂŁ60m generated for the local economy Host of the coveted Turner Prize
Did you know? The Humber boasts a bustling calendar of local and national events, 6 major theatres and shopping centres, great places to drink and dine and an array of music and comedy venues.
The Humber’s diverse and skilled workforce puts the power behind our Energy Estuary. The region continues to beneďŹ t from multimillion pound investments across its world-class educational and training facilities; further demonstrating our commitment to the long term development of our talent.
1 in 4 are qualiďŹ ed to degree level or higher
80% of 25,000 The University people are of Hull’s employed research within is advanced of an engineering internationalroles standard 9,980 science and Our schools technology achieve professionals up towork 100%within pass rates the region at GCSE and A Levels, Over 1 in 3 people are with +92% of learners classified as Directors, achieving A - A* Managers, Professional or Technical
80% of The University of Hull’s research is of an international standard Our schools achieve up to 100% pass rates at GCSE and A Levels, with +92% of learners achieving A - A*
The Humber’s prime position has brought world class industrial clusters together and with it, a highly competitive level of expertise that’s in demand across the globe. The value of these clusters is well recognised as being fundamental to our core strengths as a region. As a major asset for the Humber, the global influence, knowledge, and collaboration of our industry clusters is ultimately what sets us apart competitively within the UK.
Just some of the major global businesses here…
B Batch has a remarkable success story of diversification and growth, with vast expansion of its client portfolio, including international retail brands
Entrepreneurial Collaborative partnerships between businesses and educational training providers have never been stronger – capitalising on the investments being seen throughout the Humber, across core industry sectors. Our entrepreneurial spirit shines through, with 3,000 new business start-ups in 2015. With a higher than average concentration of businesses employing over 250 people, the Humber’s SMEs are thriving too – 60% predicted to increase in turnover over the next 5 years.
As the UK’s Energy Estuary, we continue to fuel our national economy, bringing in everything from food to freight, coal to cars and passengers to petroleum. Whilst being internationally renowned for long established industries such as manufacturing and logistics, we are capitalising on our geographic position to create a highly competitive cross-industry landscape...
Ports & Logistics The UK’s busiest ports complex and 4th busiest in Europe 35,000 shipping movements each year Shipping direct to more than 50 countries, with over 100 regular shipping lanes
Manufacturing & Engineering
Home to British Steel – the 2nd largest steel producer in Europe and top 10 globally 80% of the UK’s holiday home market is manufactured within the Humber More than 160 innovative marine engineering companies are based here
Energy UK’s no.1 for biofuel production £6bn investment from DONG Energy to create the world’s largest offshore wind farm We are central to 50% of UK wind projects and have in roads to Danish and German markets
By 2020, in excess of 6000 jobs will be created through the renewables sector
Food Home to over 500 food related companies A celebrated seafood industry worth in excess of £1.8bn Contributing £738m of GVA to the Humber Economy
Chemicals £6bn global chemical cluster – the 2nd largest in the UK Two major Humber oil refineries produce 27% of the UK’s refinery capacity £500m investment to develop a specialist Chemicals Park in Hull
Creative & Digital An emerging and thriving industry worth and estimated £7bn Recognised as a key cluster by Tech City UK, with Hull being one of the seven major cities which comprises Tech North
Retail, Leisure & Culture The Humber has a regional visitor economy worth in excess of £1bn
New £15m purposebuilt Centre for Digital Innovation [C4DI] in Hull’s Fruit Market