Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Leeds and Sheffield. Leeds hosts 49,027 active companies from 57,146 total registered, while Sheffield has 33,989 active from 39,081 total. Leeds shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Leeds has 49,027 active companies compared to 33,989 in Sheffield — 15,038 more.
Leeds has a higher 2020s company formation rate (61.3%) compared to Sheffield (60.5%).
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. Leeds is uniquely strong in Take-away food shops and mobile food stands, while Sheffield stands out in Dormant Company.