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Starting a Business in East of England

Agricultural heartland with a booming tech corridor along the M11. Cambridge and its ecosystem are world-class.

At a Glance

GDP per capita

£32k

Commercial rent

£22/sq ft/yr

5yr survival rate

47%

Population

6.3M

Unique Opportunities in East England

  • Cambridge tech cluster — highest density of unicorns outside London
  • Largest arable farming region in the UK
  • Port of Felixstowe — UK's largest container port
  • Data centre corridor (M1/A1 corridor)

Top Sectors in East England

Grant & Funding Sources

  • 💰Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority
  • 💰New Anglia LEP
  • 💰Rural Payments Agency

Counties & Areas

NorfolkSuffolkEssexCambridgeshireHertfordshireBedfordshire