Why Hastings?

Hastings is a great place to live, work and study.

Hastings has 90,000 residents. It's one of the sunniest places in the UK and benefits from being in a great location. Hastings lies between Dover and Brighton and is a 75 minute train journey from London. Hastings has also benefited from recent regeneration. There is a new link road between Hastings and Bexhill and developments of further duel carriageway on the A21.

Hastings has one of the lowest costs of living in the South East.

There is a thriving creative and tourism sector. Residents and visitors can enjoy regular events, a lively music scene and visit several art galleries and cinemas.

The manufacturing and engineering sectors are also growing with a particular focus on high vacuum and technology.

There are three main retail areas in Hastings Old Town, Town Centre and Central St Leonards as well as the seafront which has a cycle path and leisure facilities.

Find out more about doing business in Hastings.