Lisburn City Council
European Union Structural Funds Building Sustainable Property

Welcome to Invest Lisburn your guide to doing business, working and living in one of Northern Ireland’s newest and most exciting Cities.

The City of Lisburn, with a population of 116,471 (NISRA 2009) and a history of industrial and commercial success, is one of the fastest-growing, most competitive regions in Northern Ireland. Lisburn covers 455 square kilometres, with 12.5% of this classified as urban area and 88.5% rural area.

In November 2010 over 100 people found employment, a reduction of 3.7%. In total 3087 people registered as unemployed in the City, some 4.1% of the working age population. The number of people made redundant in Lisburn was lower than Londonderry & Craigavon. (Lisburn 49 people, Londonderry 143 people & Craigavon 139 people) (DETINI 2010)

In July 2011 the number of people registering as unemployed rose by just over 1% (DETNI, 2011). Over the last year unemployment in Lisburn has increased by just under 7%, highlighting continuing concerns about both local and global economic uncertainty.

The City has everything you need for commercial success: 

  • Superb location & infrastructure
  • Extensive land bank suitable for a range of development opportunities
  • Excellent commercial property availability
  • A young, skilled and professional labour force
  • First class business support services and investment aftercare
  • Strong business support partnerships

The City of Lisburn is YOUR investment opportunity.