Side-by-side comparison of business activity in Reading and Cambridge. Reading hosts 23,946 active companies from 26,367 total registered, while Cambridge has 21,513 active from 23,405 total. Cambridge shows a stronger 2020s growth rate.
Reading has 23,946 active companies compared to 21,513 in Cambridge — 2,433 more.
Cambridge has a higher 2020s company formation rate (57.3%) compared to Reading (55.0%).
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.. Reading is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Other information technology service activities, while Cambridge stands out in Dormant Company and Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c..