Located close to Cambridge and Newmarket, the district's economy enjoys excellent transport links to the A14, M11 and A1 along with important national mainline rail connections from its market towns.
London King's Cross and St Pancras International can be reached within an hour, and it takes 10 minutes to get to Cambridge Science Park.
Our fast-developing communities have access to a skilled workforce and wider geographical advantages help attract a broad range of start-up and SME businesses from digital, manufacturing and service sectors.
The economy is also supported by an established tourism industry, connected to the historic city of Ely and destinations such as the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve and Anglesey Abbey.
The local economy also has a thriving construction sector driven by housing growth.
East Cambridgeshire is home to the cathedral city of Ely, and the market towns of Littleport and Soham. East Cambridgeshire borders South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire and Fenland.
East Cambridgeshire is a largely rural district where agriculture accounts for higher proportions of employment compared to the area overall and nationally.
Manufacturing and business administration are the two largest employment sectors in the area, accounting for over 20% of employment.
A quarter of the workforce are employed in professional occupations.
Facts and figures relating to East Cambridgeshire and the employment market are available on the Growthworks website.