Key Competitive Attractions
Oxford is key to the Oxfordshire economy, housing 149,000 residents, 3,400 companies generating 106,000 jobs, and 9.3 million annual visitors. Seven of the ten largest employers in Oxfordshire are based in Oxford, and the City is just over an hour from London, Birmingham and Bristol by rail.
Key sites:
- Oxford Business Park - 88 acres of office, amenity and associated development land.
- Oxford Science Park - Located near the A34, it provides business opportunities within a quality environment, and provides connections with Oxford's universities and other major research centres. The Science Park is designed to encourage knowledge-based businesses to form and thrive, encouraging the transfer of technology and business skills among companies.
- Oxford Enterprise Centre - small office and workshop units for local people starting-up their own business.
