Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Birmingham and Bristol. Birmingham hosts 88,677 active companies from 105,508 total registered, while Bristol has 54,999 active from 60,778 total. Birmingham shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Birmingham has 88,677 active companies compared to 54,999 in Bristol — 33,678 more.
Birmingham has a higher 2020s company formation rate (72.8%) compared to Bristol (52.5%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c., Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. Birmingham is uniquely strong in Freight transport by road and Other human health activities, while Bristol stands out in Development of building projects and Dormant Company.