The Sub Region

THE SUB REGION

Cheshire and Warrington is the Northwest's most successful sub region.

On skills levels, productivity and entrepreneurship, performance is well above regional and national averages and there is continuing growth in the creation of new jobs. Cheshire and Warrington's success is vital for the wellbeing of the Northwest as a whole, representing an eighth of the region's population but contributing a sixth of its economic output.

But despite this there are still significant pockets of deprivation with high levels of unemployment and worklessness. CWEC is committed to working with key partners to address these issues to ensure that the economy continues to flourish.

Key Statistics for Cheshire & Warrington (latest data available as at July 2011)

Population (in 2010)	890,000
GVA (in 2008)	£18.5bn
Employment by key sectors in 2009:
- Manufacturing	9.9%
- Retail, distribution, hotels & restaurants	24.1%
- Business services	27.3%
- Public admin, education & health	22.9%
Average house price (in April 2011)	£150,400
Growth in number of active enterprises (during 2009)	0.5%
Tourism revenue per resident (in 2008)	£2,012
Employment rate for 16-64yr olds (in 2010)	74.5%
Unemployment claimant rate (in Jun 2011)	2.8%
Median gross weekly earnings (workplace based) in 2010	£380.70
Median gross weekly earnings (residence based) in 2010	£409.10
16-14 yr old residents with qualifications at or above HE level (in 2010)	35.7%
Total per capita CO2 emissions (tonnes) in 2008	13.0

For further information about investing or living in cheshire & Warrington visit www.investincheshire.com and www.liveincheshire.com

Contact Us

Cheshire & Warrington Enterprise Commission,
Dalton House, Dalton Way,
Middlewich,
Cheshire.
CW10 0HU.

Tel: 01606 738083

Fax: 01606 841471