Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Leeds. London hosts 1,032,530 active companies from 1,160,969 total registered, while Leeds has 49,027 active from 57,146 total. London shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,032,530 active companies compared to 49,027 in Leeds — 983,503 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) compared to Leeds (61.3%).
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 Other service activities n.e.c., while Leeds stands out in Development of building projects and Other human health activities.