{"id":17739,"date":"2024-10-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/?p=17739"},"modified":"2024-10-16T06:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T06:52:38","slug":"industries-dominating-the-uks-largest-cities-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/featured\/industries-dominating-the-uks-largest-cities-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Which industries dominate the UK\u2019s largest cities in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Entrepreneurship has seen a notable rise this year. Between January and March 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/incorporated-companies-in-the-uk-january-to-march-2024\/incorporated-companies-in-the-uk-january-to-march-2024#:~:text=During%20the%20period%20January%20to,160%2C048%20dissolutions%20in%20the%20UK.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">number of startups in the country rose by 22,649<\/a> compared with the same period in 2023 \u2013 an increase of 10.2%.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Which industries attract the most entrepreneurs?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most appealing industry for UK entrepreneurs is ecommerce, with 71,252 companies started in the last 12 months &#8211; more than in any other sector.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just a fad though. Ecommerce-based startups have dominated over the last five years, with 142,603 businesses launched in the UK. It was also the fastest-growing sector in the UK over five years, with a percentage growth of 92.5%.<\/p>\n<p>Property companies and business consultancy services were also among the top industries in the UK this year.<\/p>\n<p>Our analysis shows which industries attract the most new business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Top UK industries<\/th><th># of companies started<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td>71,252<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to resell<\/td><td>34,196<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business consulting<\/td><td>30,385<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to rent out<\/td><td>30,381<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other business support activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin<\/td><td>23,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Information technology consultancy activities<\/td><td>20,771<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>17,191<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Door-to-door sales and vending machines<\/td><td>16,528<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activities of other holding companies NEC<\/td><td>14,794<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\"><strong>Most popular industries for the last five years<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Top UK industries for five years<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"># of companies started<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">142,603<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to resell<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">124,482<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to rent out<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">115,710<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business consulting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">102,097<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other business support service activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">67,713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Information technology consultancy activities<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">59,903<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">59,667<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activities of other holding companies NEC<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54,262<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Development of building projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">51,682<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\"><strong>Fastest-growing industries for the last five years<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Industry<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">% growth in the last five years<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">93%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Door-to-door sales and vending machines<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">84%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to resell<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">59%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activities of other holding companies NEC<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">58%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Information technology consultancy activities<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">58%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other business support activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">56%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to rent out<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business consulting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">41%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Top industry across 10 cities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"2594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices-260x300.png 260w, https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices-888x1024.png 888w, https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices-768x885.png 768w, https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices-1332x1536.png 1332w, https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Most-popular-startups-in-each-UK-city-Instant-Offices-1776x2048.png 1776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, most new businesses are concentrated in London, but which UK cities are dominated by specific industries?<\/p>\n<p>London is the top UK city for new businesses, with 243,269 companies registered between June 2023 and June 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Online retail dominated in most cities this year, with property and freight transport also appearing in the top 20.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The numbers in more detail:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">City<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Top industry<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"># of companies started<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">London<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">29,158<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Birmingham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,961<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Manchester<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,162<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cardiff<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,873<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Glasgow<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">796<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Liverpool<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">399<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Leeds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">427<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Leicester<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">538<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Belfast<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nottingham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">414<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ilford<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">791<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Edinburgh<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">422<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bradford<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">413<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sheffield<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">335<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Coventry<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">286<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Luton<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">357<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bolton<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ecommerce<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">362<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Harrow<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to resell<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">277<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Milton Keynes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Buying properties to resell<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">201<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Northampton<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Freight transport by road<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">162<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Top industry trends in the UK: Online retail leads the way<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The growth of ecommerce businesses over time aligns with consumers increasingly shopping online for convenience and speed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/7887\/online-shopping-behavior-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More than 80% of UK consumers<\/a> (four in five) are digital buyers, and the penetration of the ecom market in the UK continues to grow. The indicator is expected to reach a new peak of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/891311\/digital-buyer-penetration-in-the-united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">97.25% by 2029<\/a>. This means sales via online channels will continue to lead the nation\u2019s top industries in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the five biggest cities in the UK and what\u2019s driving top industry trends:<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">London<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top industry for 2024: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most popular industry over the last five years: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> London\u2019s status as a global city and hub for technological advancements makes it a prime location for ecommerce and online retail enterprises. The dense population, higher internet penetration rate, and broad international consumer base boost this industry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Birmingham<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top industry for 2024: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most popular industry over the last five years: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Birmingham, the UK\u2019s second-largest city, has seen significant investments in digital infrastructure and education. Its central location also benefits distribution and fulfilment centres, enhancing ecommerce operations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Liverpool<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top industry for 2024: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Liverpool\u2019s regeneration and port status allows for streamlined logistics for online retailers. Additionally, the city\u2019s increasing digital connectivity and skills drive the growth of online retail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most popular industry over the last five years: <\/strong>Buying properties to resell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Liverpool\u2019s waterfront development projects, coupled with the allure of its rich cultural heritage, have made it a target for property investors, both domestic and international<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Nottingham<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top industry for 2024: <\/strong>Ecommerce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Nottingham has a strong digital content sector, and investments have been made in the city\u2019s digital infrastructure over the years as part of the Nottingham Growth Plan. The large student population also means there\u2019s a strong demand for online retail options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most popular industry over the last five years: <\/strong>Buying properties to resell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Nottingham has a strong demand for residential and commercial property.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #b5d334;\">Sheffield<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> Sheffield is a digitally well-connected city and home to a large student population, which means there\u2019s a big demand for local online shopping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most popular industry over the last five years: <\/strong>Buying properties to rent out\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> with its blend of industrial history and modern development, Sheffield has witnessed steady demand in the leasing market. Its multiple educational institutions also ensure a steady stream of potential tenants.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a UK entrepreneur trying to break into one of the country\u2019s most competitive sectors, rest assured you can find the ideal home for your business with Instant\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexible office leases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b3d334; padding: 20px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Looking for Office Space?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We Operate in Some of the World&#8217;s Top Cities:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en\/gb\/serviced-office-space\/london\">London<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en-us\/us\/office-space\/new-york-city\">New York<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en-us\/us\/office-space\/san-francisco\">San Francisco<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en\/fr\/office-space\/paris\">Paris<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en\/sg\/office-space\/singapore\">Singapore<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/en\/hk\/office-space\/hong-kong\">Hong Kong<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\">Search more locations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entrepreneurship has seen a notable rise this year. Between January and March 2024, the number of startups in the country rose by 22,649 compared with the same period in 2023 \u2013 an increase of 10.2%. Which industries attract the most entrepreneurs?&nbsp; The most appealing industry for UK entrepreneurs is ecommerce, with 71,252 companies started in the last 12 months &#8211; more than in any other sector. It&#8217;s not just a fad though. Ecommerce-based startups have dominated over the last five years, with 142,603 businesses launched in the UK. It was also the fastest-growing sector in the UK over five years, with a percentage growth of 92.5%. Property companies and business consultancy services were also among the top industries in the UK this year. Our analysis shows which industries attract the most new business owners. Top UK industries # of companies started Ecommerce 71,252 Buying properties to resell 34,196 Business consulting 30,385 Buying properties to rent out 30,381 Other business support activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin 23,700 Information technology consultancy activities 20,771 Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp; 17,191 Door-to-door sales and vending machines 16,528 Activities of other holding companies NEC 14,794 Most popular industries for the last five years Top UK industries for five years # of companies started Ecommerce 142,603 Buying properties to resell 124,482 Buying properties to rent out 115,710 Business consulting 102,097 Other business support service activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin 67,713 Information technology consultancy activities 59,903 Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp; 59,667 Activities of other holding companies NEC 54,262 Development of building projects 51,682 Fastest-growing industries for the last five years Industry % growth in the last five years Ecommerce 93% Door-to-door sales and vending machines 84% Buying properties to resell 59% Activities of other holding companies NEC 58% Information technology consultancy activities 58% Other business support activities NEC \u2013 includes debt collection, event organisers and office admin 56% Buying properties to rent out 54% Business consulting 50% Other service activities NEC \u2013 includes pet sitting and grooming services, tattooists, dating sites&nbsp;&nbsp; 41% Top industry across 10 cities Unsurprisingly, most new businesses are concentrated in London, but which UK cities are dominated by specific industries? London is the top UK city for new businesses, with 243,269 companies registered between June 2023 and June 2024. Online retail dominated in most cities this year, with property and freight transport also appearing in the top 20. The numbers in more detail:&nbsp; City Top industry # of companies started London Ecommerce 29,158 Birmingham Ecommerce 1,961 Manchester Ecommerce 2,162 Cardiff Ecommerce 1,873 Glasgow Ecommerce 796 Liverpool Ecommerce 399 Leeds Ecommerce 427 Leicester Ecommerce 538 Belfast Ecommerce 2,115 Nottingham Ecommerce 414 Ilford Ecommerce 791 Edinburgh Ecommerce 422 Bradford Ecommerce 413 Sheffield Ecommerce 335 Coventry Ecommerce 286 Luton Ecommerce 357 Bolton Ecommerce 362 Harrow Buying properties to resell 277 Milton Keynes Buying properties to resell 201 Northampton Freight transport by road 162 Top industry trends in the UK: Online retail leads the way The growth of ecommerce businesses over time aligns with consumers increasingly shopping online for convenience and speed. More than 80% of UK consumers (four in five) are digital buyers, and the penetration of the ecom market in the UK continues to grow. The indicator is expected to reach a new peak of 97.25% by 2029. This means sales via online channels will continue to lead the nation\u2019s top industries in the future. Let\u2019s look at the five biggest cities in the UK and what\u2019s driving top industry trends: London Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce Most popular industry over the last five years: Ecommerce Why: London\u2019s status as a global city and hub for technological advancements makes it a prime location for ecommerce and online retail enterprises. The dense population, higher internet penetration rate, and broad international consumer base boost this industry. Birmingham Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce Most popular industry over the last five years: Ecommerce Why: Birmingham, the UK\u2019s second-largest city, has seen significant investments in digital infrastructure and education. Its central location also benefits distribution and fulfilment centres, enhancing ecommerce operations. Liverpool Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce Why: Liverpool\u2019s regeneration and port status allows for streamlined logistics for online retailers. Additionally, the city\u2019s increasing digital connectivity and skills drive the growth of online retail. Most popular industry over the last five years: Buying properties to resell Why: Liverpool\u2019s waterfront development projects, coupled with the allure of its rich cultural heritage, have made it a target for property investors, both domestic and international Nottingham Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce Why: Nottingham has a strong digital content sector, and investments have been made in the city\u2019s digital infrastructure over the years as part of the Nottingham Growth Plan. The large student population also means there\u2019s a strong demand for online retail options. Most popular industry over the last five years: Buying properties to resell Why: Nottingham has a strong demand for residential and commercial property. Sheffield Top industry for 2024: Ecommerce Why: Sheffield is a digitally well-connected city and home to a large student population, which means there\u2019s a big demand for local online shopping. Most popular industry over the last five years: Buying properties to rent out\u00a0 Why: with its blend of industrial history and modern development, Sheffield has witnessed steady demand in the leasing market. Its multiple educational institutions also ensure a steady stream of potential tenants. If you\u2019re a UK entrepreneur trying to break into one of the country\u2019s most competitive sectors, rest assured you can find the ideal home for your business with Instant\u2019s flexible office leases. Looking for Office Space? 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