London dwarfs Cambridge in scale with 1,032,530 active companies versus 21,513 — a 48.0x difference. Despite the size gap, both cities play distinct roles in the UK economy. Cambridge may be smaller, but its industry mix and growth patterns offer unique advantages. Both cities share strength in Business and domestic software development and Buying and selling of own real estate.
London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 21,513 in Cambridge — 1,011,017 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) compared to Cambridge (57.3%).
Both cities share these top industries: Business and domestic software development, 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 Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Other service activities n.e.c., while Cambridge stands out in Dormant Company and Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c..