6. Manchester
Business population: 19,965
Number of new startups: 3,525
Business closures: 2,590
Survival Rate: 35.9%
Property prices: £238,050
Manchester has one of the highest startup rates in the northwest and the plan is underway to turn this beautiful city into the “Shoreditch of the North”. Manchester is offering unrivaled access to young and talented people with the biggest university campus in Europe and a strong business support package. In a city with a population of 500,000 people and the largest startup rate, there are plenty of thirsty entrepreneurs making it one of the leading startup hubs. Clearly, this city has a lot to offer and it is no wonder why many business people are choosing it.
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