Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Cambridge and Oxford. Cambridge hosts 21,474 active companies from 23,340 total registered, while Oxford has 11,008 active from 12,219 total. Cambridge shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Cambridge has 21,474 active companies compared to 11,008 in Oxford — 10,466 more.
Cambridge has a higher 2020s company formation rate (57.2%) compared to Oxford (52.5%).
Both cities share these top industries: Business and domestic software development, Buying and selling of own real estate, Dormant Company, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. Cambridge is uniquely strong in Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet, while Oxford stands out in Development of building projects.