Nottingham and Coventry are similarly sized business centres with 42,377 and 27,171 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.
Nottingham has 42,377 active companies compared to 27,171 in Coventry — 15,206 more.
Coventry has a higher 2020s company formation rate (59.4%) compared to Nottingham (55.7%).
Both cities share these top industries: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c., Buying and selling of own real estate, Dormant Company, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management. Nottingham is uniquely strong in Development of building projects and Other human health activities, while Coventry stands out in Freight transport by road and Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating.