Leicester and Milton Keynes are similarly sized business centres with 42,383 and 25,335 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 Information technology consultancy activities.
Leicester has 42,383 active companies compared to 25,335 in Milton Keynes — 17,048 more.
Leicester has a higher 2020s company formation rate (59.2%) compared to Milton Keynes (55.1%).
Both cities share these top industries: 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., Other human health activities. Leicester is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Freight transport by road, while Milton Keynes stands out in Business and domestic software development and Development of building projects.