Huntingdonshire Profile
Get a new perspective on Huntingdonshire. Read on to find out why your business should be part of the ambitious and exciting development of the region. Be part of London/Stansted/Cambridge/Peterborough (LSCP) growth area running from North London to the City of Peterborough.
The statistics speak for themselves:
• 129,000 planned houses in LSCP between 2001-2026
• 11,200 new homes to be built in Huntingdonshire by 2026
• 160,000 residents
• 13,000 new jobs by 2026
• 7,200 business establishments
• Northstowe – a planned new town
• More than 26,000 people will be in new homes by 2026
Take advantage of the disposable income of our population with higher weekly (£523.60) and annual pay (£27,426) than the national average (NOMIS 2008).
With average property prices 13.8% less than the UK average (April – June 2009), our population has a bit to spare.
From national retail to classic craft shop, if you are an established business or upcoming artist, we think you can find what you are looking for. Our beautiful towns offer the following advantages, each with a touch of their own personality:
Space to Grow - surrounded by open space and with a strong growth agenda, all our towns represent a good prospect for businesses who want to grow with us.
Support to thrive – dedicated support for businesses, with the provision of appropriate skills and the necessary investment in infrastructure required for growth.
Get connected – a central location and unsurpassed transport links to centres of national business excellence.
Feel alive – beautiful countryside, life affirming rivers and wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation means life out of work couldn’t be better.
For more information on Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots and Ramsey, please see their individual brochures in our new Perspectives series, all of which can be viewed on the right hand side.