PRODUCTIVITY;Northern Way, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 6NT
With its strong infrastructure and growing local economy, Bury St Edmunds is an established and thriving commercial centre. It's the largest town in West Suffolk and part of the prosperous Cambridge sub-region. It's also home to West Suffolk College, one of the largest providers of apprentices in the region, while 31% of working-age residents are qualified to NVQ4.
West Suffolk supports a robust workforce of 86,900 people, with 25,000 working-age adults in Bury St Edmunds.
A high-density distribution hub, the region boasts 32% more logistics jobs than the UK national average.
Regional employment rates of 77–79% significantly outperform national averages.
The site joins prestigious global occupiers including Skechers, Evri, Greene King, British Sugar, and Unipart.
West Suffolk College and the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre provide skilled labour and training.
Annual population growth of 1.8% consistently exceeds the national average, ensuring a long-term workforce.
Mode Bury St Edmunds sits at the heart of a premier maritime ecosystem, seamlessly linking a logistics-specialised workforce with the UK's most critical trade hubs.
The Port of Felixstowe alone supports a direct and indirect workforce of over
33,000 people