Ranking Revealed: Greater Manchester Leads in UK E-Cigarette Capitals

According to a report from Proper Manchester on April 2nd, the latest research by Go Smoke Free reveals that Greater Manchester dominates the rankings as the E-Cigarette Capital in the UK.

Researchers from the organization compared the population sizes of various cities in the UK with the number of active tobacco retailers to compile a list of the top ten E-Cigarette Capitals in the UK. The survey shows that four areas in Greater Manchester were nominated.

According to the research, Blackburn, with its 27 e-cigarette retail stores, is ranked as the E-Cigarette Capital of the UK. The city, with a population of 119,707, has 22.56 e-cigarette stores per one hundred thousand residents, the highest figure among UK towns. Following Blackburn is Bolton, located in Greater Manchester, with 41 e-cigarette stores serving its 202,369 residents, equating to 20.26 registered e-cigarette stores per one hundred thousand residents. Manchester takes the third spot with a total of 110 e-cigarette stores, with 19.84 e-cigarette stores per one hundred thousand residents due to its larger population. Middlesbrough in North Yorkshire ranks fourth, with a total of 22 e-cigarette stores serving its 176,991 citizens, resulting in 12.43 e-cigarette stores per one hundred thousand residents. Following closely is another area in Greater Manchester, Salford, with a total of 14 e-cigarette stores, equivalent to 12.03 e-cigarette stores per one hundred thousand residents.

A spokesperson for Go Smoke Free stated that this research highlights which areas in the UK are most likely to be affected by the upcoming ban on disposable e-cigarettes.

“The Greater Manchester area has many shops catering to the needs of smokers, with Blackburn, Bolton, and Manchester ranking in the top three. These cities may see significant changes in their e-cigarette culture, as the ban will influence consumer behavior, and existing e-cigarette retailers will adjust their products to comply with the new regulations.”

Below is the list of UK E-Cigarette Capitals as outlined by Go Smoke Free: