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The East Sussex business cost base is one of the most competitive in
the South East.
East Sussex hosts a fabulous natural environment and quality of life,
which includes part of the South Downs National Park, a long coast
line, a rich rural hinterland and cultural heritage.
It is a strategic business location just south of London, with direct
train links, access to mainland Europe by the Newhaven ferry port,
the Channel Tunnel, Dover and Gatwick Airport.
East Sussex has a wide range of housing stock from rural locations to
urban coastal towns with average prices lower than those of the
South East.
The 22,800 VAT registered businesses across East Sussex represent a
cross section of the key sectors including innovative niche businesses.
Key sectors: health; manufacturing and engineering construction;
motor trades; recreation & other services; accommodation & food
services; retail; property and education.
Brighton University operates from within the county and Sussex
University is just to the west; both universities have research and
development capabilities which business can tap into.
East Sussex is open for business with a wide range of
accommodation, business support and funding opportunities and
supportive local councils.
The County Council and partners invest in business appropriate
infrastructure. For example, the Bexhill Hastings Link Road,
business accommodation, innovation centres, university campuses,
key public realm and sustainable transport systems.
East Sussex Key Facts
East Sussex Business Guide & Directory
