2. Oxford
Business population: 5,050
Number of new startups: 660
Business closures: 445
Survival Rate: 44.7%
Property prices: £296,476
Oxford, the number two on our list of best places for startups in the UK is bursting with talent and business support thanks to the esteemed university. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious seats when it comes to learning in the world. Those businesses which are based in knowledge like engineering, science or aerospace are looking to call Oxford home, to find the needed expertise, collaboration opportunities, and infrastructure in this city. The university is connected with business activities in the city and many startups have had success after they began, as spin-outs from this institution.
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