Northampton and Bradford are similarly sized business centres with 21,846 and 22,036 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 Freight transport by road.
Bradford has 22,036 active companies compared to 21,846 in Northampton — 190 more.
Bradford has a higher 2020s company formation rate (67.4%) compared to Northampton (56.1%).
Both cities share these top industries: Buying and selling of own real estate, Freight transport by road, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c., Other human health activities. Northampton is uniquely strong in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Development of building projects, while Bradford stands out in Other service activities n.e.c. and Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles.