Living Here
'In a place with no boundaries, life's great tapestry becomes rich with colour'
Prospect Leicestershire is the groundbreaking new economic development company for Leicester and Leicestershire. We support investors, developers and businesses to improve economic prosperity across England's tenth largest city and the surrounding county - and, quite simply, it's a great place to live!
More and more people are choosing to move to Leicester and Leicestershire and having their eyes opened to new experiences and exciting possibilities.
With opportunities across a number of sectors moving here will help your business grow and develop. Prospect Leicestershire can provide the vital information and help you need to make the relocation of you and your staff as easy as possible. We know that this is a big decision, but people who have already made the move talk about Leicestershire with passion and enthusiasm.
- The combination of a culturally diverse and regenerating city set in the middle of beautiful English countryside with a full range of attractions and leisure pursuits offers a unique and rich living experience.
- Leicestershire offers great housing options
- Prices are generally below the UK average
- The county is one of the best places in the country to bring up a family.*
- The county's secondary schools are among the top performers nationally.
- We have 11 colleges and three world-class universities
- The area is home to top companies offering great career opportunities
Contact us for more information on how we could support you and your staff in the move.
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* In a 2007 Readers digest poll, Leicestershire achieved the most entries in the Top 40 'best places to bring up your family' based on the opinions of parents across the Uk about factors affecting family life. 408 local authority areas in England, Scotland and Wales were ranked in the poll and the districts of Melton, north West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston and Blaby all featured in the Top 40, with only Surrey achieving as many entries.
