An ingenious home for innovation
Fall under its spell
The region is one of the best places in the UK to live and develop your career. It regularly tops the various quality of life indexes and it is no wonder! It has it all: beautiful countryside rolling into award-winning stunning coastline and sophisticated cities that are the envy of the world.
There’s a thriving cultural scene, iconic attractions and world renowned sporting teams and great leisure facilities. It has all the ingredients for a great work life balance.
In just 2.5 hours on a train from London, you will have reached the North East. Edinburgh, York and Leeds are also easy to get to for fantastic day trips.
The North East is really known for is its friendliness. Don’t be surprised when you fall under the spell of its Northern charm.
Places to see and things to do
“I got off at Durham… and fell in love with it instantly in a serious way. Why, it’s wonderful – a perfect little city…. If you have never been to Durham, go there at once. Take my car. It’s wonderful,” Bill Bryson in ‘Notes from a Small Island’.
Getting a home
You are really spoilt for choice in the North East. You are within reaches of a city apartment, country cottage or modern house in a new development in most parts of the region.
The affordable cost of living leaves you extra change in your pocket to enjoy some of life’s little luxuries.
Have a look around here to get an idea of the properties in the region.
Education
Whether you are looking to boost your qualifications or access research partners, the region has much to offer with Universities. There are five world class Universities including two in the Russell Group: Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, University of Sunderland and Teesside University.
There is also a great choice for school education, with many outstanding and good performing state and independent schools throughout the North East.
North East Economy
There is a renaissance in the North East economy as it is capturing many of the opportunities that are arising with new and emerging markets. The businesses in the advanced material electronics sector is playing a major part in this, but other closely aligned sectors too in space, resilient communication and computer games development.
The North East is reaping the benefits of the low carbon economy. Already home the UK’s first offshore windfarm, it will now also be home to world’s largest offshore wind farm, with many renewable energy businesses expanding their operations here. Major investments are also being made in carbon capture storage and to support the hydrogen economy.
The region is also establishing itself as a major area for the electrification of transport. Nissan which has been part of the North East for decades is committed to the manufacturing of electric cars, and this is coupled with the development of two battery gigafactories in the region. Hitachi Rail has also been awarded to manufacture the electric trains to deliver on a highly lucrative £2bn HS2 contract.
The cities in the North East are also now hubs for some of the fastest growing digital technology businesses such as SAGE, Atom Bank and Tombola. Fintech, gaming and immersive technology sectors are gaining a great reputation nationally and beyond.
The North East is probably the second largest home to the process industry in the UK. This is generating many innovations in advanced materials and biotechnology.
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