Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Bristol. London hosts 1,032,530 active companies from 1,160,969 total registered, while Bristol has 54,999 active from 60,778 total. London shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 54,999 in Bristol — 977,531 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) 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, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c.. London is uniquely strong in Business and domestic software development and Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet, while Bristol stands out in Development of building projects and Dormant Company.