Oxford and Bournemouth are similarly sized business centres with 10,814 and 14,128 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 14,128 active companies compared to 10,814 in Oxford — 3,314 more.
Bournemouth has a higher 2020s company formation rate (50.6%) compared to Oxford (48.5%).
Both cities share these top industries: Buying and selling of own real estate, Development of building projects, Management consultancy activities other than financial management, Other business support service activities n.e.c., Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate. 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.