Warwick has been named one of the ten "most economically effective" towns and cities in the country.

New analysis from CoworkingCafe ranks Britain's top 15 cities and towns at the forefront of economic effectiveness.

The finding assess how well "local economies convert work into output".

The ranking combines five factors: labour productivity (Gross Value Added per hour worked), average weekly hours, employment rate, job density and business density.

Both Warwick (tenth) and Stratford-upon-Avon (fifth) were placed in the top ten.

Stratford-upon-Avon stands out for its "elite" employment rate, "exceptional" business density and strong job availability, while Warwick follows closely with "top-tier employment", "strong" labour productivity and a dense business base. 

Key takeaways for Warwick: 

• Top-tier workforce engagement, with an 84.3% employment rate, the 4th-highest in Britain.
• Dense and dynamic business environment, with 725 businesses per 10,000 working-age residents, ranking 10th nationwide.
• Strong job availability, matching Stratford with 1.07 jobs per working-age resident (12th).
• Solid labour productivity, averaging £46.8 GVA per hour, ranking 13th nationally.
• Balanced work intensity, with an average 38.0-hour workweek, the 18th-longest nationwide. 

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