London dwarfs Oxford in scale with 1,032,530 active companies versus 11,030 — a 93.6x difference. Despite the size gap, both cities play distinct roles in the UK economy. Oxford 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 11,030 in Oxford — 1,021,500 more.
London has a higher 2020s company formation rate (68.3%) compared to Oxford (52.7%).
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 Oxford stands out in Development of building projects and Dormant Company.