Canterbury has a thriving economy and offers a wide range of business opportunities. The three largest industries; tourism, retail and higher education, are all performing very well, and more than a third of businesses in the city are from these sectors.
Tourism represents an extremely important source of income for the city's economy; in 2015 it generated more than £450 million, thanks to visits from 7.2 million people. Almost 10,000 people were employed indirectly through tourism in the same year, a rise of 6% from the year before. The two universities in Canterbury are also vital contributors to the economy; in 2014/2015, they had a value of £909 million and provided 16% of all jobs in the city.
At Global Database we've used the data from our Canterbury B2B database to put together a list of the top-performing businesses in the city. Check out the results here, and see which companies and industries are currently dominating the city in terms of revenue.
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00487853Age of business
72 yearsNr of Employees
67Revenue
6.3 millionIndustry
45310 - Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessoriesCountry
GBCity
37 ST. MARGARETS STREETWebsite
www.lcpautomotive.co.ukNEWMAFRUIT LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
03857675Age of business
24 yearsNr of Employees
81Revenue
6303600.0Industry
82920 - Packaging activitiesCountry
GBCity
SevenoaksPhone
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Registration Nr
05383158Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
60Revenue
6232062.0Industry
31010 - Manufacture of office and shop furnitureCountry
GBThis information is available only for subscribed users
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KENTWebsite
http://www.denn**************Phone
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01105564Age of business
49 yearsNr of Employees
33Revenue
5.1 millionIndustry
65110 - Life insuranceCountry
GBCity
HARBLEDOWNWebsite
http://pharon.co.ukPhone
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Registration Nr
05315653Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
2Revenue
4.9 millionIndustry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
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THE VILLAGE ACADEMY Active
Registration Nr
07738386Age of business
11 yearsNr of Employees
161Revenue
3.8 millionIndustry
85200 - Primary educationCountry
GBCity
LYNSTED LANEWebsite
http://lynsted-norton.kent.sch.ukPhone
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Registration Nr
02474481Age of business
32 yearsNr of Employees
47Revenue
3.0 millionIndustry
29320 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehiclesCountry
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27 NEW DOVER ROADWebsite
www.cohline-uk.netPhone
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View plansLITTLEBOURNE HOUSE LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
05050196Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
86Revenue
2.9 millionIndustry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
27 NEW DOVER ROADPhone
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View plansKARL SCHMIDT UK LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
01716529Age of business
40 yearsNr of Employees
8Revenue
2756095.0Industry
49410 - Freight transport by roadCountry
GBCity
KENTKENT UNION TRADING LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
06795479Age of business
13 yearsNr of Employees
6Revenue
2.7 millionIndustry
96090 - Other service activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
MANDELA BUILDINGWebsite
http://kentunion.co.ukPhone
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07441370Age of business
12 yearsNr of Employees
83Revenue
2.5 millionIndustry
85200 - Primary educationCountry
GBCity
HALES DRIVEWebsite
www.ststephensjuniorschool.co.ukPhone
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SHEARWATER SYSTEMS LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
08353777Age of business
9 yearsNr of Employees
21Revenue
2.2 millionIndustry
62090 - Other information technology service activitiesCountry
GBCity
SUNRISE PARKWAYPhone
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Registration Nr
06902258Age of business
13 yearsNr of Employees
15Revenue
2.0 millionIndustry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
27 NEW DOVER ROADWebsite
http://tdtrust.orgTHOR GROUP LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
03074026Age of business
28 yearsNr of Employees
6Revenue
2005936.0Industry
70100 - Activities of head officesCountry
GBCity
KENTWebsite
www.tho*****Phone
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Registration Nr
07262103Age of business
12 yearsNr of Employees
52Revenue
1.6 millionIndustry
88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Country
GBCity
BARHAMWebsite
http://fifthtrust.co.ukPhone
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05137535Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
47Revenue
1.5 millionIndustry
86900 - Other human health activitiesCountry
GBCity
STAINES-UPON-THAMESWebsite
www.lakelandcarers.co.ukPhone
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05780068Age of business
16 yearsNr of Employees
4Revenue
1.4 millionIndustry
74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
5 TANNER STREETWebsite
http://pvri.infoPhone
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VISIT KENT LIMITED Active
Registration Nr
04400592Age of business
21 yearsNr of Employees
24Revenue
1288364.0Industry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
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www.visitk*********Phone
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Registration Nr
04567984Age of business
20 yearsNr of Employees
70Revenue
1.1 millionIndustry
85590 - Other education n.e.c.Country
GBCity
CANTERBURY INNOVATION CENTREWebsite
http://skillnetgroup.co.ukPhone
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Registration Nr
04511978Age of business
21 yearsNr of Employees
27Revenue
1040339.0Industry
88100 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabledCountry
GBCity
KENTWebsite
AGEUK.O*****Phone
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OC342713Age of business
13 yearsNr of Employees
12Revenue
1014613.0Industry
-Country
GBCity
KENTWebsite
www.kreston**********Phone
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08245508Age of business
11 yearsNr of Employees
1Revenue
963695.0Industry
68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estateCountry
GBCity
CANTERBURYRegistration Nr
05588837Age of business
18 yearsNr of Employees
4Revenue
866140.0Industry
82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.Country
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KENTWebsite
http://www.cathedra******************Phone
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IESE INNOVATION LTD Active
Registration Nr
08490888Age of business
9 yearsNr of Employees
2Revenue
861732Industry
58190 - Other publishing activitiesCountry
GBCity
CANTERBURYWebsite
www.iese.eduRegistration Nr
01787518Age of business
38 yearsNr of Employees
31Revenue
810291Industry
96090 - Other service activities n.e.c.Country
GBCity
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The manufacturing sector also plays a big role in the economy of Canterbury. Most of the companies in the sector are located within the city's twelve business parks, including John and Joseph Wilson Business Parks and St Augustine's Business Park. Newer industries such as design and digital arts are also seeing great growth in the city, and the new high-speed rail link means easier access to London and Europe as a whole.
Unemployment in the city is low, and its economy is the strongest out of the whole region. In comparison to other cities nearby, Canterbury has a high number of highly-qualified residents, and is also on par with the national average for stock of businesses.
