Saint Laurent
St Lawrence, Jersey, JE3Country pub in the heart of St Lawrence.
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Living in Jersey
Just 14 miles from the French coast and 85 miles from England, Jersey boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the UK, alongside some of the cleanest beaches.
Residents here pay a flat rate of 20% tax - no matter what they earn - and this idyllic island boasts spas, restaurants and views galore. But buyers be warned, property prices and food here are expensive.
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Why Jersey is a good place to live
A continental climate on a British Island? Just 13 miles from France, Jersey is 85 miles from England's shores.
Located in the Bay of St Malo, the largest of the Channel Islands is often warmer than the rest of the UK - and gets more sunshine hours.
Measuring 10 miles by 5 miles, Jersey has beautiful beaches and countryside galore. And it's an incredibly safe place to live, with one of the lowest crime rates in the UK.
Residents apparently often leave their cars unlocked, confident that neither the vehicle, nor its contents, will be stolen.
Plus, of course, it has some of the lowest tax rates in the whole of Europe.
What's Jersey famous for?
With a reputation as a 'millionaire's island', property prices here are famously expensive, with the average home costing several hundred thousands pounds more than in the rest of the UK.
Jersey has 20 miles of beautiful beaches on its shores and low tides twice a day, which almost double the size of the island, unveiling miles of sand and extra rock pools to explore.
Did you know the red post box originally came from here? Although in its first incantation, it was originally green!
During the Second World War, Jersey was occupied by the Germans and the prisoners of war built huge war tunnels, which can be visited by the public today.
And of course, everyone's heard of the Jersey potato. Its flavour is so distinctive, it has been put on the Protected Designation of Origin list. That means no one can use the name for another product.
Finally, Jersey enjoys some of the lowest income tax rates in Europe - 20% - no matter what you earn.
Things to do in Jersey
Steeped in history and culture, there are lots of fun things to visit in Jersey.
The war tunnels are a must, as is the Maritime Museum, and La Hougue Bie - one of the oldest buildings in the world (4,000-3,500 BC)
The 800-year-old Mont Orgueil Castle is one of the best examples of a medieval castle you'll find and has become a symbol of Jersey's national identity and independent character.
Outdoor explorers will be spoilt for choice in the Jersey National Park and there are miles of walking and bike trails, alongside some of the cleanest beaches in the UK to explore.
For shopping fans, Jersey has some beautiful boutiques and high end stores, alongside independent department stores.
Foodies will love St Helier Central Market and Jersey Public Fish Market, alongside the many farm shops on the island - and the food scene here is excellent. There are no less than 17 award-winning restaurants among the many more on the island.
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Local pubs in Jersey
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St. Helier, Jersey, JE2Sports bar and wine bar, offering various music entertainment.
St Mary's Country Inn
St Mary, Jersey, JE3From the outside it’s your archetypal country inn… step inside and the main bar and eating area offers a bespoke contemporary interior, with modern twists, creating a comfortable, relaxed dining and drinking atmosphere.
Posthorn
St Helier, Jersey, JE2A warm welcome awaits you at The Post Horn, traditional furnishings and cosy corners with a real fire always roaring in the colder months and a fantastic private function room upstairs complete with its own bar.
Blue Note Bar
St Helier, Jersey, JE2A centrally located bar and live music venue in the heart of St. Helier.
Trafalgar Inn
St Aubin, Jersey, JE3A warm welcome awaits you in the Trafalgar, the best pub in St Aubin. Serving local beers, craft and real ales, 8 TVs to show all you favourite sports with live music every weekend.
Transport in Jersey
Ferries
Condor Ferries is the only ferry company operating crossings to Jersey, with services running to and froom Poole or Portsmouth.
Condor also operates services from Jersey to St Malo and Guernsey.
See ferry times and book tickets
Buses
LibertyBus runs an easy to use, regular service linking the island’s main locations and attractions with the central bus station at Liberation Station in St. Helier.
LibertyBus also run a TownLink service operating in and around St Helier’s town centre from Monday to Saturday.
Roads
In Jersey, as in the rest of the UK, you drive on the left. But unlike the mainland, you don't have to pay road tax - and vehicle MOTs are not mandatory.
The island’s speed limit is set to 40mph and despite its small size, there's plenty to explore with over 350 miles of paved road winding between fields, farms and along the coastline.
Just like everywhere else, Jersey does experience rush hour traffic.
Taxis are available for hire and car parks are available, albeit at London prices.
Airport
Jersey has a small airport with flights running to the UK and Ireland.
To travel to Europe and beyond, passengers will need to catch connecting flights from the UK or Ireland.
There are nine airlines which fly to and from Jersey: Aer Lingus, Air Dolomiti, Blue Islands, British Airways, Eastern Airways, easyJet, Eurowings, Jet2 and Lufthansa.
Find out more about arrivals and departures at JerseyAirport.com
Schools in Jersey
Schools in Jersey are assessed by the Jersey Schools Review body, rather than Ofsted, as on the mainland. And schools here aren't rated in terms of Outstanding, Good or Requiring Improvement.
Instead, the Jersey Schools Review body writes reports on each school based on achievement, behaviour and personal welfare, alongside the effectiveness of the teaching, leadership and management.
Primary schools
There are 24 government primary schools in Jersey, of which two are fee-paying and academically selective.
There are a further seven non-maintained schools, which are managed by charitable organisations and are not profit-making.
Ready to choose a school? Read through the Jersey Schools Review assessments of individual primary schools here.
Secondary schools
There are nine secondary schools in Jersey, comprising seven Government schools and two non-maintained schools.
Of the Government schools, two are fee-paying schools and three of Jersey's secondaries are also academically selective.