A vibrant region
Key statistics in West Kent
£64,333
Gross Value Added per job
2.2%
Unemployment
361,000
Population
48.7%
NVQ4+
£15.12bn
GDP
19,095
Number of businesses
£12.77bn
GVA
20 mins
To London Bridge
30 mins
To Gatwick
11 million
Visitors (2022)
About Invest West Kent
What is Invest West Kent?
Invest West Kent has been set up by the three West Kent local authorities (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells) to facilitate both inward investment and growth of existing businesses in the region.
West Kent has long been famous across the UK due to its beautiful heritage and countryside, thriving high streets and historic legal and financial practices.
Today, the region is alive with investment, entrepreneurialism and emerging clusters, perfectly situated on rail and road links between London, Gatwick Airport and the channel ports.
Who we are
The Team
Simon Harris
Invest West Kent Manager
Invest West Kent is a partnership comprising economic-development teams from the three West Kent local authorities. Simon Harris is the IWK Manager. The combined IWK Team brings local expertise and connections, linking you to the required support and opportunities available across the region.
IWK has a Board, comprised of key local stakeholders, who steer Invest West Kent’s approach to ensure those looking to locate, invest and grow can flourish in West Kent.