Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Bristol and Leeds. Bristol hosts 54,901 active companies from 60,573 total registered, while Leeds has 48,943 active from 56,786 total. Leeds shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Bristol has 54,901 active companies compared to 48,943 in Leeds — 5,958 more.
Leeds has a higher 2020s company formation rate (61.2%) compared to Bristol (52.4%).
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, Dormant Company, Information technology consultancy activities. Bristol is uniquely strong in Other service activities n.e.c. and Residents property management, while Leeds stands out in Other human health activities and Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet.