London ranked third in global Tech Cities Index

London has been ranked the third leading global Tech City in Savills’ 2025 Tech Cities Index, rising one place since 2023 and now sitting just behind San Francisco and New York.

The biennial index assesses 100 cities worldwide across factors including business and tech infrastructure, talent pool, lifestyle quality, and the depth of local tech sectors. London scored particularly well for its concentration of top-tier universities and its strengths in FinTech, CleanTech, DeepTech and AI, which have helped drive its appeal to global tech investors and occupiers.

According to Savills, London continues to attract more venture capital than any other European city and remains a top destination for international firms establishing European headquarters. The city's tech sector benefits from a large, experienced and English-speaking workforce, as well as a variety of high-quality office space across well-connected sub-markets.

In addition to London, four other UK cities were ranked in the global top 100: Cambridge (37th), Bristol (60th), Oxford (66th), and Manchester (68th). Savills noted that these cities contribute to the UK’s concentrated strength in science and technology, with each playing a distinct role in innovation and research.

Across Europe, Paris (15th), Berlin (19th), Stockholm (22nd), Amsterdam (24th) and Munich (25th) were also among the top-ranking cities, while Dubai rose 20 places to 43rd, reflecting its growing profile as a technology hub.

Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, said that despite ongoing advances in artificial intelligence, “human capital remains tech’s most important asset,” and that city environments offering strong cultural and lifestyle appeal continue to attract top talent.

Savills suggested that high-performing tech cities such as London are likely to see sustained demand for both office and residential property, as global firms expand and compete for skilled workers.