Derby and York are similarly sized business centres with 20,708 and 16,538 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 Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Buying and selling of own real estate.
Derby has 20,708 active companies compared to 16,538 in York — 4,170 more.
Derby has a higher 2020s company formation rate (57.5%) compared to York (46.4%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. Derby is uniquely strong in Freight transport by road and Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet, while York stands out in Business and domestic software development and Dormant Company.