The economic success of the Cambridge sub-region has made it one of the most attractive places to live and work in the UK. It offers a vibrant commercial network, world-famous research and academic institutions, and a high quality of life which continues to draw enterprises from across the country and around the world.

Economic growth cannot take place without significant new housing and infrastructure development, and fortunately the Cambridge sub-region is one of the government's national growth areas. Around 47,000 new homes will be built in the area in the period up to 2016 and around 70,000 new jobs will also be created in the period up to 2021. This rate of growth is around four times the national.

Cambridge is located in the East of England, 50 miles north of London, is a unique and beautiful city, renowned for its world-class university and the thriving cluster of high technology businesses that have grown up around it.

If you choose to live and work here, you are sure to enjoy an enhanced quality of life, with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of social, cultural and leisure activities. Move here and you will soon find yourself part of a vibrant community with excellent schools and amenities.

A distinct advantage is proximity to London: Cambridge is well served by road and rail links, and is within easy distance of the major London airports.

There is a fast and frequent rail service from London King’s Cross & London Liverpool Street through to Cambridge. There are excellent connections from Scotland & the North via Peterborough, and regional services from Birmingham & the Midlands, East Anglia & the Northwest. For bus services from Cambridge railway station into the city centre look for the Citi 1, Citi 3 or Citi 7 services.

From the South & from London, Cambridge is a short trip up the M11 motorway. From the north, the A1 and M1 link to the A14 dual carriageway straight to the city, and from the east and west, the A14 again takes you to Cambridge.

For short stay trips the City Centre Car Parks offer great convenience, but for longer visits there are five world class Park & Ride sites located on the outskirts of the City that provide parking and a swift and frequent bus ride to the City Centre.