Northampton and Bradford are similarly sized business centres with 21,537 and 21,597 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.
Bradford has 21,597 active companies compared to 21,537 in Northampton — 60 more.
Bradford has a higher 2020s company formation rate (67.4%) compared to Northampton (56.0%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c., Other human health activities. Northampton is uniquely strong in Development of building projects and Freight transport by road, while Bradford stands out in Other service activities n.e.c. and Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles.