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