Business in Oxford
The city of Oxford is situated in the county of Oxfordshire, lying less than 50 miles to the west of London. Oxford boasts many
beautiful and historic buildings which, together with its parks, gardens and meadows that run into the heart of the city, contribute to its reputation as a quality
environment in which to live and work. The fame of Oxford as a university city tends to mask a strong and diverse local economy
with significant manufacturing, bioscience, health, tourism, IT, publishing and creative media sectors. The city offers a wide range of business accommodation, providing excellent
opportunities for businesses to benefit from this prestigious location.
Oxford for Location
Located mid-way between London and Birmingham, Oxford is part of the South East region - one of the richest and most
accessible areas of Europe, populated by a highly skilled workforce.
Motorways link Oxford to London, the Midlands and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. From the Oxford ring road there is direct
access to the south coast ports of Southampton and Portsmouth.
Frequent express coach services run directly to London and the airports, and an excellent rail service provides half-hourly
departures to London and Birmingham.
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