There are currently over 9000 enterprises across the city of St Albans. The vast majority (87%) of these are micro-businesses, employing less than 10 people, although the city is also home to market leaders such as Deloitte and PwC. These businesses have access to a highly skilled and educated talent pool, with 46% of residents holding a degree. The city is also home to the third highest number of intermediate managerial and professional jobs.

St Albans is offers great transport links. The city is just 20 miles from London, and has regular connections to the airports at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton via the Thameslink. St Albans enjoys easy access to Paris and Brussels thanks to direct routes to the Eurostar via St Pancras.