Region Focus: North West
Overview
The North West region accounts for 9.8% of UK GDP and includes two major cities: Manchester and Liverpool. Key sectors of regional economic activity are industrial production and manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and public sector administration. Construction GVA grew 17.1% in 2023. The value of contracts awarded totalled £7.2 billion in 2024, a decrease of 5.5% from the previous year. In terms of overall contract awards, there were hotspots in Manchester, Sefton and West Cumbria.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Location | GDP per head (£) | GDP growth 2018-2023 | Unemployment rate (%) | Construction GVA (2023, £ millions) | Construction Growth (2023) | Contracts Awards Growth (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | UK Average | 39,845 | 4.1% | 3.7 | 154,140 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | North West | 35,635 | 7.5% | 4.1 | 15,769 | 17.1% | -5.5% |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | West Cumbria | na | na | 2.3 | na | na | 202.5% |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | East Cumbria | na | na | 2.1 | na | na | -72.9% |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Manchester | 65,591 | 23.6% | 8.8 | 1,485 | 21.0% | 99.9% |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Greater Manchester South West | 47,604 | 11.9% | 3.4 | 1,761 | -2.9% | -3.8% |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Greater Manchester South East | 28,190 | 3.9% | 3.4 | 643 | 19.5% | -1.8% |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Greater Manchester North West | 25,308 | 1.3% | 4.3 | 1,272 | 23.7% | 19.6% |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Greater Manchester North East | 23,816 | 1.7% | 3.9 | 1,243 | 39.0% | 1.9% |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Blackburn with Darwen | 29,985 | 8.9% | 4.4 | 268 | 42.6% | -34.2% |
| 11 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Blackpool | 26,598 | -3.3% | 5.4 | 100 | 1.0% | 107.1% |
| 12 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Lancaster and Wyre | 26,468 | 5.7% | 3 | 385 | 11.0% | -9.7% |
| 13 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Mid Lancashire | 41,808 | 6.4% | 1.7 | 1,226 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| 14 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | East Lancashire | 24,800 | -0.4% | 4.6 | 474 | 24.4% | -39.1% |
| 15 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Chorley and West Lancashire | 30,522 | 11.9% | 2.6 | 545 | 20.8% | -34.7% |
| 16 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Warrington | 54,025 | 12.0% | na | 1,399 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| 17 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Cheshire East | 45,078 | 1.3% | 4.2 | 802 | 18.6% | -60.6% |
| 18 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Cheshire West and Chester | 43,099 | 1.9% | 2.3 | 517 | 28.6% | -77.4% |
| 19 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | East Merseyside | 30,949 | 0.4% | 4.9 | 1,139 | 17.7% | -47.5% |
| 20 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Liverpool | 40,392 | 13.6% | 6.2 | 822 | 23.4% | -53.9% |
| 21 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Sefton | 22,550 | 0.1% | 3.6 | 349 | 18.7% | 51.6% |
| 22 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:22 PM | Wirral | 23,944 | 4.6% | 3.4 | 399 | 26.7% | -65.2% |
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Residential contracts totalled £3.1 billion in the North West in 2024, an increase of 10.2% from 2023. Manchester was the sole hotspot and accounted for seven of the top ten largest contract awards.
Commercial contract awards totalled £558 million in 2024, 10.7% lower than in 2023. There were two hotspots: Mid Lancashire and Sefton. There were no commercial coldspots.
Contract awards for infrastructure projects in the North West totalled £966 million in 2024 which was 30.2% lower than in 2023. There were five hotspots and no coldspots. Contracts in the top ten were spread across energy, water & sewerage, and roads.
Top 10 Residential Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Units | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | New Town, Victoria North, Manchester | 1,551 units | £330 million | 01/04/2025 | Nov 2028 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Viadux Phase 2 , Manchester | 780 units | £250 million | 01/06/2024 | - |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Dantzic Street , Manchester | 1,550 units | £210 million | 01/10/2024 | - |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | One Medlock Street - Student Accomm | - | £200 million | 01/06/2024 | Jun 2027 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | The Old Brewery Waterhouse Gardens | 556 units | £195 million | 01/08/2023 | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Jersey Wharf, Jersey Street | 190 units | £88 million | 01/06/2024 | Feb 2027 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Lumina Village, Former Kelloggs Site | 199 units | £80 million | 01/01/2024 | Aug 2027 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Great Jackson Street, Manchester | 988 units | £74 million | 01/03/2024 | Oct 2027 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | Stopford Park Development | - | £65 million | 01/01/2025 | Dec 2026 |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:24 PM | 1 Oxford Place - Student Accomm | 319 units | £65 million | 01/11/2023 | Oct 2025 |
Top 10 Commercial Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Development | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | The Greenheys Building, Manchester | Offices | £75 million | 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2026 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | The Galleries Shopping Centre, Wigan | Retail | £67 million | 01/04/2024 | 01/04/2027 |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | No1 Grape Street, Manchester | Offices | £30 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/07/2026 |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Cheadle Eco Business Park | Offices | £23 million | 01/04/2025 | 01/01/2027 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Simon House - Data Centre | Data ctr | £20 million | 01/06/2024 | 01/06/2025 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Burtons Chambers - Refurbishment | Offices | £20 million | 01/03/2024 | 01/01/2026 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Accrington Town Square Market Stalls | Retail | £20 million | 01/05/2024 | 01/10/2024 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Kendal Market Hall And Forum | Retail | £18 million | 01/02/2024 | 01/11/2025 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | 58 Mosley Street - Office Refurbishment | Offices | £15 million | 01/01/2024 | 01/10/2024 |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:26 PM | Edge Lane Shopping Park, Liverpool | Retail | £12 million | 01/06/2024 | 01/06/2025 |
Top 10 Infrastructure Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | LLW Repository - Nuclear Waste Disposal Area | £67 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/02/2028 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Fiddlers Ferry 150 MW Energy Battery Storage | £45 million | 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2025 |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Astley Bridge - Water Storage Tunnel | £38 million | 01/06/2024 | 01/03/2025 |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | River Calder Lune Street - Flood Defence Works | £37 million | 01/11/2025 | 01/08/2031 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Moorside Farm - 28MW Solar Farm | £28 million | 01/05/2024 | 01/11/2028 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | M62 Motorway Bridge In Castleton - Reconstruction | £22 million | 01/09/2024 | 01/02/2025 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Vause Farm - 20MW Battery Storage | £20 million | 01/06/2024 | 01/09/2027 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Sellafield Limited - Remediation Minor Tasks | £18 million | 01/05/2024 | 01/03/2025 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Greek Street - Roundabout | £16 million | 01/08/2025 | |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:28 PM | Severn Trent - Chester Pipeline Project | £16 million | 01/01/2024 | 01/12/2024 |
