Birmingham 'snubbed' in list of best areas to start a UK business A Black Country city was included on a list naming the best areas to start a business in the country Birmingham was not included on a list of the best places to start a business (Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive ) Birmingham was left out on a UK list which suggested the best locations for starting a business. Crime, weather. GDP and business growth were all factors taken into account. ‌ Despite the Second City being unable to make the cut, London had two areas included. Article continues below Read More: Strictly Come Dancing star names his three favourite things about Birmingham The ranking, produced by insurance specialists Bionic, named Hackney as the number one best place to start a UK business while Camden finished seventh. Speaking about the winner, Bionic said: "With a 15.2% rise in local businesses over the last five years and a 24.8% increase in GDP since 2020, Hackney ranks as the UK's best place to start a business. ‌ "Over the past 15 years, the borough has experienced lots of social and economic growth and has driven initiatives like the Inclusive Economy Strategy to create a more inclusive community." There was a West Midlands spot on the list as Wolverhampton was ranked at the tenth best area. Weather was taken into account due to the potential damage caused by extreme storms and flooding. ‌ Argyll and Bute in Scotland was found to be the wettest place in the United Kingdom as part of the list. Elsewhere, North Lincolnshire came first in the fastest growing area for economy whilst South Derbyshire was deemed the slowest. Despite the omission, Birmingham did finish top, although for something less reputable. ‌ The city was ranked the number one area at risk of threat and crime for businesses. In the year ending September 2024, there were 2,151 theft and burglary-related crimes reported in Birmingham, the highest in the UK. You can also get all your favourite content from BirminghamLive on WhatsApp. Article continues below Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in the region.