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Rochdale is one of the best located and connected destinations in the North of England. Fast connections to the motorway network - alongside frequent train, tram and bus services - help make Rochdale an ideal location for business. The region offers a large and skilled workforce, and a highly competitive cost base. It is a leading centre for logistics, construction, manufacturing and advanced manufacturing businesses, and has a fast growing digital and creative sector. With spellbinding countryside on its doorstep, a rejuvenated town centre and fast and frequent links to Manchester, quality of life in Rochdale is among the best in the region.

Rochdale
Rochdale

Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton still embrace the cooperative spirit fostered by the Rochdale Pioneers nearly 200 years ago.

Rochdale
Connected Location
Connected Location

Rochdale is well connected in all the right ways, from road and rail to trams, planes and megabytes!

Connected Location
Skilled Labour Pool
Skilled Labour Pool

There is a large number of talented, qualified and committed people in our region ready to help your business grow.

Skilled Labour Pool
Space to grow
Space to grow

Rochdale has the highest concentration of available industrial floorspace in the whole of Greater Manchester, with a wide range of cost-effective commercial and industrial property to let.

Space to grow

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Rochdale is open for business. Our library of films explains why

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