Oxford and Bournemouth are similarly sized business centres with 10,960 and 14,278 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 Development of building projects.
Bournemouth has 14,278 active companies compared to 10,960 in Oxford — 3,318 more.
Bournemouth has a higher 2020s company formation rate (50.4%) compared to Oxford (48.4%).
Both cities share these top industries: Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Information technology consultancy activities, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c.. Oxford is uniquely strong in Business and domestic software development and Dormant Company, while Bournemouth stands out in Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. and Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis.