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Sheffield boasts two world-renowned universities, several major hospitals and a thriving economy.

The city s strong employment prospects is not the only thing that brings people to Sheffield. With more than 83 parks and the highest number of trees per capita in Europe, Sheffield is Britain s greenest city. Residents also benefit from continued improvements to the city centre. The Moor shopping centre has secured GBP480 million in investment, HSBC is opening new offices and two luxury hotels are being developed.

Since the end of the financial crisis in 2009, Sheffield has delivered approximately 1,500 new homes per annum, below the city council s goal of over 2,000 properties each year. The council predicts that between 2014-2039 the city s population will increase by 88,600 people to 652,300 residents, which will only put further pressure on the limited housing supply.

Sources: Sheffield City Council, University of Sheffield, The Sheffield City Region Strategic Economic Plan

WHY INVEST IN SHEFFIELD

House Price Growth 2014-2019

Estimated Population Growth rate to 2035

AT A GLANCE

25% 15%

Of Sheffield graduates elect to remain in the city permanently

Estimated growth of the local economy by 2025

25% GBP3 billion

Sheffield has expanded beyond its industrial past to become a location of innovative and technological importance. The city is now one of the UK s major city economies, with internationally recognised, leading-edge manufacturing, engineering and design talent. From legal services to major back-office functions for global companies, the city also has a diverse business and professional services sector.

In 2014 Sheffield launched its Strategic Growth Plan aimed at creating 70,000 new private sector jobs and 6,000 new businesses in ten years. After only three years, in 2017, the region had already gained 37,000 jobs.

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