Edinburgh dwarfs Bath in scale with 56,868 active companies versus 8,812 — a 6.5x difference. Despite the size gap, both cities play distinct roles in the UK economy. Bath may be smaller, but its industry mix and growth patterns offer unique advantages. Both cities share strength in Business and domestic software development and Buying and selling of own real estate.
Edinburgh has 56,868 active companies compared to 8,812 in Bath — 48,056 more.
Bath has a higher 2020s company formation rate (43.9%) compared to Edinburgh (38.8%).
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.. Edinburgh is uniquely strong in Dormant Company and Other, while Bath stands out in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Development of building projects.