8 reasons to invest MENU Why York? 8 reasons to invest Connecting with the world Gigabit city A skilled workforce The good life York in facts and figures Investment Tracker Sectors Sectors Biosciences and healthcare innovation Creative, digital and IT Financial and professional services High tech rail and related industries Retail, leisure and tourism Food and drink The businesses and the people Property and sites development Property and sites development York Central Our services Our services Downloads Downloads A vibrant thriving economy Less than two hours from London UK’s first Gigabit city UK’s first UNESCO City of Media Arts Two world class universities UK’s founding Science City The best city in the UK for quality of life The best place in the UK for recruiting a quality workforce “The perfect mix of heritage and hi-tech” Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK, 2018