The area once formed the beating heart of the city’s industrial past with many factories and warehouses located along the canalside. But it fell into decline after the mills and factories shut up shop in the 1970s. Today, following extensive development, the area is buzzing once more and has become the city’s primary business district.

The high-quality office space and canal side setting have attracted companies across a wide range of sectors including finance, legal and technology. High profile firms based here include Deutsche Bank, Deloitte and Aston Carter. But many start-ups and tech companies are also based in one of the many stylish serviced offices located in the area.