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Trafford lies to the southwest of Manchester city centre and, along with nine other local authorities, forms the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Together, these 10 boroughs have a population of over 2.8 million.
What makes up Greater Manchester?
When you invest in Trafford, you also benefit from everything that Greater Manchester (GM) has to offer.
Manchester: The central hub
The UK's leading city for attracting FDI outside London, and the nation’s most liveable city in the Global Liveability Index 2025
Salford: City with historic docks
Home to the UK’s leading digital hub, MediaCityUK, and one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment destinations.
Stockport: Historic textile town
Named ‘one of the coolest little corners of the country,’ Stockport is part-way through a £1 billion programme of investment.
Bolton: A former mill town
Now one of the largest in the country, Bolton has the second-highest employee base in GM and £4.6bn of economic output each year.
Tameside: Borough on the fringes of the Peak District
Known for an enviable blend of urban towns and rural areas, and proximity to Manchester Airport.
Wigan: Historical coal-mining town
Strategically positioned between Manchester and Liverpool, Wigan combines a strong manufacturing heritage with an affordable cost of living.
Rochdale: Market town in the foothills of the Pennines
Named GM Town of Culture (2025) and recipient of £80 million Rochdale Riverside leisure and retail scheme.
Oldham: Old cotton borough
A mix of vibrant urban towns and picturesque villages, with a deep-rooted tradition of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Bury: Market town on the River Irwell
Known for its strong visitor economy, highly educated and skilled workforce, and recent major investment in the area.
From Greater Manchester… to the UK and beyond.
Greater Manchester’s central position places it at the heart of the Northern labour market, giving employers access to one of Europe’s largest and most diverse commuter workforces.
