Key features of Haringey's economy

Summary of the key features of Haringey's economy

• Haringey is part of an area in London that contributes 12 per cent of the United Kingdom’s total economic output
• There are 8,500 businesses in Haringey
• Approximately 90 per cent of businesses are micro, employing 10 or less people.
• Micro businesses account for 29 per cent of all employment in Haringey.
• The employment rate in Haringey is currently 65.9 per cent.
• Some 4.3 per cent of residents currently claim Job Seekers Allowance.
• Availability of locally-based skilled workforce.
• Quality advice and support services for businesses.
• Established industrial base.
• Strong retail/wholesale distribution sector.
• Vibrant town centres such as Wood Green and Tottenham High Road
• Exciting new developments including Tottenham Hale and Haringey Heartlands.
• Excellent leisure facilities including the Bernie Grant Centre, Bruce Castle museum and Finsbury Park.
• Haringey is located in the London-Stansted growth corridor.
• Conveniently located to access large markets for goods and services in London and the South East. Strategically located near to projected employment growth areas including Stratford and the 2012 Olympics, Brent Cross and Stansted Airport.
• Excellent transport links with the City, West End, Europe and the main network of roads, motorways, rail, underground and airports.
• Good local amenities.
• Substantial availability of industrial and warehousing space, offices and development sites.
• Designated industrial and commercial improvement areas for local authority preferential support.
• Availability of Enterprise Grants throughout the borough.
• Excellent conference facilities at venues such as Alexandra Palace and the Decorium, Wood Green.

Useful External Links

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• Bernie Grant Centre
• Decorium
• Alexandra Palace

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