Norwich and Northampton are similarly sized business centres with 21,968 and 21,899 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 21,899 in Northampton — 69 more.
Northampton has a higher 2020s company formation rate (62.3%) compared to Norwich (56.7%).
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 service activities n.e.c., while Northampton stands out in Freight transport by road and Information technology consultancy activities.