Economy

East Cambridgeshire is the 3rd fastest growing district in England over the last twenty years.

A thriving enterprise economy, proximity to London, world-class universities, Stansted Airport and easy access to the east coast ports have all combined to create one of the UK's fastest growing and most dynamic districts.

With a catchment area of 750,000 people and with economic outputs valued at £12bn per annum, East Cambridgeshire is an integral part of the world-renowned Cambridge high tech phenomenon. With annual exports of £2.8bn a year the Greater Cambridge economy is a key internal driver of growth and business for U.K PLC.

East Cambridgeshire has shown dynamic economic growth over the last ten years with around 4,000 VAT registered businesses adding 5,000 new jobs since the year 2000.

• 35.8% of the working age residents hold a first degree or equivalent
• Business development land prices ranging from £150,000 to £350,000 per acre
• Business rates with rateable values three times lower than Cambridge
• Ranked in the top ten districts for a productive workforce with the fewest days lost to sickness absence in Great Britain.