Growth Scorecard
Every target is set above the UK average. This scorecard tracks progress against those targets — delivered through deregulation, private investment, and market competition. Red means off track, green means on track.
| Metric | Current | Target | Trend | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Value Added Total city region output — £50bn target would mean £31,250/head, well above the current UK average | £33bn | £50bn | amber | |
Productivity Gap vs UK Target of +2% would close the gap and move above the UK average. Manchester is at -5% | 15% | +2% | red | |
Business Density Ranking Manchester is 12th. Target of top 10 would make LCR one of the most enterprise-dense city regions in the country | 36th of 38 | Top 10 | red | |
Employment Rate Manchester is 74.2%, UK average 75.7%. Target of 78% would place LCR above both benchmarks | 70.6% | 78% | amber | |
Housing Delivery 10,000 homes/yr would meet estimated need and deliver a strong per-capita build rate for 1.6m people | ~4,500/yr | 10,000/yr | red | |
Freeport Investment The Freeport is a unique structural asset for the city region. Target: £5bn leveraged investment | £0.8bn | £5bn | amber |
Gross Value Added
Total city region output — £50bn target would mean £31,250/head, well above the current UK average
Productivity Gap vs UK
Target of +2% would close the gap and move above the UK average. Manchester is at -5%
Business Density Ranking
Manchester is 12th. Target of top 10 would make LCR one of the most enterprise-dense city regions in the country
Employment Rate
Manchester is 74.2%, UK average 75.7%. Target of 78% would place LCR above both benchmarks
Housing Delivery
10,000 homes/yr would meet estimated need and deliver a strong per-capita build rate for 1.6m people
Freeport Investment
The Freeport is a unique structural asset for the city region. Target: £5bn leveraged investment
Sources: All data from ONS, OBR, DWP, DLUHC, HESA, ORR, HMRC, and sector reports. RAG ratings are based on distance to targets and trend direction. See the Evidence Base for full source attributions.