Bristol and Leeds are similarly sized business centres with 54,999 and 49,027 active companies respectively. This close match makes their industry mix, growth trajectory, and formation history all the more interesting to compare. Both cities share strength in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Buying and selling of own real estate.
Bristol has 54,999 active companies compared to 49,027 in Leeds — 5,972 more.
Leeds has a higher 2020s company formation rate (55.4%) compared to Bristol (48.5%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. Bristol is uniquely strong in Dormant Company and Other service activities n.e.c., while Leeds stands out in Other human health activities and Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet.