Norwich and Bournemouth are similarly sized business centres with 21,968 and 14,210 active companies respectively. This close match makes their industry mix, growth trajectory, and formation history all the more interesting to compare. Both cities share strength in Buying and selling of own real estate and Development of building projects.
Norwich has 21,968 active companies compared to 14,210 in Bournemouth — 7,758 more.
Norwich has a higher 2020s company formation rate (56.7%) compared to Bournemouth (55.9%).
Both cities share these top industries: Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Dormant Company, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c.. Norwich is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Other human health activities, while Bournemouth stands out in Information technology consultancy activities and Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis.