Why East Kent?

East Kent is home to over 486,400 residents and a workforce of 224,700. Some of the country's most innovative companies are based in the area - including FujiFilm, Sericol, Hornby, Thanet Earth and PPR Wipag.

The cost of doing business in East Kent is significantly lower than in other parts of the South East. Business can count on the availability of skilled, loyal employees at cost-effective salaries. A further advantage is that the cost of living is significantly lower than other parts of Kent and the south east.

With an existing workforce of 224,700 and an additional 8,500 graduates every year from Canterbury's four universities, East Kent provides companies with a widely skilled, local recruitment pool.

East Kent

• Has over 17,000 companies
• Is home to 486,400 people
• Covers an area of 293 square miles
• Average salaries are 30% lower than in London
• Office rents up to 80% lower than London and up to 60% lower than other parts of the South East
• Residential property around 50% cheaper than in London.