North West England

Find a University in North West England Blackburn College Blackpool And The Fylde College Bradford College Bradford University City College Manchester Cumbria Institute of the Arts Cumbria College of Art and Design Dewsbury College Edge Hill University College Halton College Lancaster University Leeds College of Music Leeds Metropolitan University Liverpool Community College Liverpool University Liverpool Hope University Liverpool John Moores University Manchester Business School Manchester College of Arts and Technology Manchester Metropolitan University Royal Northern College of Music Sheffield College Sheffield Hallam University Southport College St Helen's College Tameside College University College of St.Martin The University of Bolton University of Central Lancashire University of Central Lancashire University of Chester University of Leeds University of Manchester University of Northumbria, Newcastle University of Salford The University of Sheffield Warrington Collegiate Wigan And Leigh College Wirral Metropolitan College

Population: 6,729,800 (2001)

Industries in England's North West have traditionally focused on the likes of textiles, shipping and engineering. But shifting global markets have contributed to the growth of new sectors such as biotechnology, chemicals, aerospace and ICT.

The North West is the largest region outside of London and the South East - with 12% of the UK’s total population. It's leading cities are Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Lancaster and Carlisle.

Located on the border with Wales the region has a long history of industry along with the natural grandeur and beauty of the Lakes District - along with Chester the Roman walled city.