Sectors
Building the industries of tomorrow.
Enfield is growing from a strong industrial foundation. Our economy already supports thousands of businesses across manufacturing, logistics, services and creative industries.
The Economic Growth Plan sets out a clear direction: strengthen the sectors where Enfield has existing strengths, attract new investment and create the conditions for higher-value jobs, innovation and long-term growth.
From advanced manufacturing and industrial intensification to creative production, net zero and new employment space, Enfield offers investors the opportunity to grow within one of London’s most ambitious economic corridors.
Explore the sectors shaping Enfield’s future.
Future-facing manufacturing
Building on Enfield’s industrial strengths.
Manufacturing has shaped Enfield’s economy for generations. Today, the borough is building on this expertise to support higher-value, more productive and lower-carbon manufacturing.
Enfield has London’s fourth-largest manufacturing workforce and is particularly strong in food and drink manufacturing, metal products, pharmaceutical and MedTech-related activity.
Opportunities include:
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Advanced manufacturing
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Food and drink production
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MedTech and pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Innovation-led industrial growth
Why invest in manufacturing in Enfield?
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Established industrial land
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Skilled workforce
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Links to the UK Innovation Corridor
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Opportunities for industrial intensification
Logistics and wholesale
Connected to London. Positioned for growth.
Enfield’s location, industrial land and transport connections make it a strategic base for logistics, distribution and wholesale businesses.
The borough already has a strong logistics economy, with one in 16 jobs in logistics and the fourth-highest number of warehousing jobs in London. Transport and logistics employment has grown by 17% over the past decade.
Opportunities include:
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Distribution and warehousing
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Last-mile operations
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Modern logistics facilities
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Lower-carbon logistics solutions
Why invest in logistics in Enfield?
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Strategic road connections
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Proximity to London markets
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Established employment locations including Brimsdown Industrial Estate
Construction & net zero
Delivering growth through homes, infrastructure and innovation.
Construction is central to Enfield’s future growth. Major regeneration programmes are creating opportunities for developers, contractors, innovators and businesses supporting the transition to net zero.
The Growth Plan identifies construction and net zero as a priority sector, supporting housing growth, regeneration and the borough’s transition to a lower-carbon economy.
Opportunities include:
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Housing delivery
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Modern construction methods
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Sustainable development
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Green technologies
Why invest in construction in Enfield?
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Major regeneration programmes
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Development opportunities across the borough
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Growing demand for sustainable solutions
Creative industries
A growing place for ideas, production and talent.
Enfield’s creative economy is expanding, creating opportunities for businesses looking for space, talent and connections across London.
The Growth Plan identifies creative industries as a priority growth sector, recognising its potential to diversify the economy and support higher-value employment.
Opportunities include:
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Creative production
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Digital businesses
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Media and design
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Workspace for creative enterprises
Why invest in creative industries in Enfield?
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London location
Diverse communities and talent
Opportunities within regeneration areas