Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Manchester and Leeds. Manchester hosts 98,153 active companies from 116,352 total registered, while Leeds has 49,027 active from 57,146 total. Manchester shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Manchester has 98,153 active companies compared to 49,027 in Leeds — 49,126 more.
Manchester has a higher 2020s company formation rate (72.2%) 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.. Manchester is uniquely strong in Dormant Company and Other service activities n.e.c., while Leeds stands out in Development of building projects and Take-away food shops and mobile food stands.