Side-by-side comparison of business activity in London and Manchester. London hosts 1,030,129 active companies from 1,155,104 total registered, while Manchester has 97,939 active from 115,596 total. Manchester shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
London has 1,030,129 active companies compared to 97,939 in Manchester — 932,190 more.
Manchester has a higher 2020s company formation rate (72.1%) compared to London (68.2%).
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 Residents property management, while Manchester stands out in Dormant Company and Other human health activities.