- 10 local authority districts
- a population of over 3 million with more than a million of whom are aged under 30
- excellent strategic location
- over 7 million people within a 1 hour drive
- road links via the M1, M62 and A1(M) motorways
- Leeds to London in 2 hours
- Leeds to Manchester in under an hour
- fast growing Leeds-Bradford international airport is a major asset
- regular flights to London that take under an hour
- excellent freight distribution networks

Leeds City Region’s knowledge economy is comprised of:
- digital technology
- media
- financial services
- science
- advanced manufacturing
- healthcare/life sciences
All require a mix of policy, market dynamics, people, infrastructure and property to flourish hence the amazing opportunities available.