London VS Bristol

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.

Key Figures

London
Active1,032,530
Total1,160,969
2020s Growth68.3%
Oldest Co.1856
Bristol
Active54,999
Total60,778
2020s Growth52.5%
Oldest Co.1871

Head-to-Head

Active Companies
1,032,530
54,999
Total Registered
1,160,969
60,778
Dissolved Companies
128,439
5,779
2020s Growth Rate
683%
525%
LondonBristol

Company Formation by Decade

London
Pre-1990
24,094
1990s
27,122
2000s
80,708
2010s
323,398
2020s
705,647
Bristol
Pre-1990
2,578
1990s
2,165
2000s
7,272
2010s
19,885
2020s
28,878

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city has more registered companies, London or Bristol?

London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 54,999 in Bristol — 977,531 more.

Which is growing faster, London or Bristol?

London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) compared to Bristol (52.5%).

What industries do London and Bristol have in common?

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.