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Welcome to the
Gatwick Region
Airport Economic Zone
The Gatwick Region is a key economic powerhouse in the South East of England. It generated £155 billion in GVA in 2022, contributing 6.9% to the UK’s economy.
With its strategic location and global connectivity through London Gatwick, the region links businesses to key markets worldwide. It is home to leading industry clusters in medtech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and aviation, as well as a strong financial and creative sector.
The region offers an ideal environment for business growth, supported by top universities, innovation hubs, and major employers like GlaxoSmithKline, Virgin Atlantic, and Rolls-Royce. With exceptional investment opportunities, a high quality of life, and seamless access to London, the coast and beyond, the Gatwick Region is the connected choice for sustainable, long term growth.
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Why the
Gatwick Region
An economic powerhouse
Our impact is undeniable. In 2022, the Gatwick Region generated £155bn in GVA, contributing 6.9% of the UK’s total economy. This places our region ahead of Northern Ireland, North-East England, Wales, the East Midlands, and Yorkshire & the Humber— demonstrating our vital role in driving national prosperity. Positioned just behind the West Midlands and Scotland, the Gatwick Region is a key economic engine, delivering growth, jobs, and investment opportunities at a scale that shapes the UK’s future.
Unrivalled global connectivity
Home to London Gatwick — a premier international gateway — and major seaports including Shoreham Port and Newhaven, the region offers seamless access to global markets. With world-class transport links and direct routes to key business destinations both nationally and internationally, it is the connected choice for trade, investment, and economic growth.
Outstanding quality of life
The region offers an outstanding quality of life, blending thriving urban centres with scenic countryside. Residents enjoy exceptional living standards, a superb family-friendly lifestyle, protected green spaces, high-quality homes, excellent schools, and a vibrant cultural scene— all within easy reach of London and the south coast.
World-leading industry clusters
The region excels in key high-growth sectors such as medtech, viticulture, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. London Gatwick supports a thriving aviation cluster, while financial services and creative industries attract world-class companies to the region.
Collaborative ecosystem
A dynamic network of businesses, academia, and local government working in strong partnership to drive growth. Home to leading universities and thriving business hubs like Manor Royal Business District, the region provides robust support for high-growth industries and businesses looking to establish or expand.
A great place to do business
The region is a thriving hub for businesses of all sizes, offering a highly supportive ecosystem. From startups and SMEs to global corporations, businesses benefit from a pro-business environment, strong infrastructure, and access to business support organisations. This makes it an ideal location to operate with ease and scale efficiently. Major companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Virgin Atlantic, and Rolls Royce have chosen to establish themselves here, alongside a dynamic and expanding SME community.
Exceptional development & investment opportunities
With prime, sustainable development sites, the region offers an attractive environment for investors and businesses seeking long-term, sustainable success.
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Gatwick Region Opportunities
The Gatwick region is a top investment destination, offering a wide range of exciting opportunities. With diverse development prospects in key locations across six local authority areas, investors have access to compelling options that can both drive economic growth and strengthen the region’s reputation as a prime location for business and living.
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Meet our 2025 UKREiiF supporting
Partners
Headline Partner London Gatwick and Associate Partner Gatwick Diamond Initiative, in collaboration with local authorities and private sector partners, came together to establish the region’s second delegation to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF).
