A PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & INVEST
North Devon and Torridge offer a compelling combination of business infrastructure, connectivity and quality of life.
Alongside this, the region benefits from exceptional natural capital.
This combination supports both business growth and employee wellbeing, making the area an attractive place to invest, work and live.
BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE & CONNECTIVITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
Key infrastructure including North Devon District Hospital, North Devon College and a network of good performing secondary and primary schools supporting skills development
TRANSPORT
Rail connections via Barnstaple linking to Exeter and the national network, alongside road access to the M5 corridor
OPPORTUNITIES
Established employment sites and business parks, with capacity for growth and new development
NATURE CAPITAL
BIOSPHERE
A UNESCO-designated Biosphere, reflecting a globally recognised environment for people and nature
NATIONAL PARK
Close proximity to both Exmoor National Park and Dartmoor National Park
COASTLINE
Over 60 miles of coastline, including internationally recognised surf reserves and high-quality natural landscapes
North Devon and Torridge offers a distinctive investment environment shaped by:
- World-class natural assets, including a UNESCO Biosphere, over 60 miles of coastline, and access to the Celtic Sea
- A strong sense of place, with resilient communities, independent businesses, and a high quality of life
- An enterprising economy, built on a mix of established industries and emerging sectors
This is a region where place, people, and opportunity are closely connected.
North Devon and Torridge offers a distinctive investment environment shaped by:
Clean maritime, green energy and Defence
Advanced manufacturing and engineering
Pharmaceutical, healthcare and wellbeing
Agriculture, food,
and the green economy
Creative industries and a year-round visitor economy
These areas are increasingly interlinked, creating opportunities across supply chains, innovation, and skills.
A number of major opportunities are aligning within the region:
• The development of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
• Growth in green hydrogen and clean energy systems
• Expansion of established pharmaceutical and engineering clusters
• Increasing demand for sustainable food systems and natural capital solutions
• Evolving year round visitor economy developing offers for business tourism alongside leisure tourism opportunities that capitalise on the natural environment
Alongside this, partners across the region are working together to create the right conditions for investment, including skills development, infrastructure planning, and innovation support.
Investment in the region is supported by:
• Strong links to Exeter, Plymouth, and the wider South West
• A growing skills and education pipeline, including FE and HE partnerships
• Established employment sites and opportunities for development
• Ongoing investment in digital and transport connectivity
This is a region building the foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.
WORKING WITH US
From clean energy and advanced manufacturing to food systems, life sciences, and creative enterprise, this is a place where innovation is already happening, and where there is significant potential for growth.
Now is the time to engage. Now is the time to invest.
For strategic opportunities and partnerships, we can help connect you with the most appropriate delivery partner or investment opportunity.
If you are a business looking to start, grow or innovate, please visit our Business Support pages.
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